PONTIAC NURSERIES, ROMEO, MICHIGAN 
BERBERIS (Barberry) 
Box Barberry. A very graceful, free-flowering 
shrub from Chile. Bears orange-yellow 
flowers in May which are followed by globu- 
lar, blackish-purple fruits. Foliage, rich 
and glossy. Very dwarf, being usually 
only 6 to 8 in. in height; but is one of the 
hardiest of the evergreen species. Used 
for edgings in formal gardens. 
Atropurpurea (Redleaved Barberry). Similar 
to B. thunbergi in all respects except that 
the foliage is of a fiery red color. Excellent 
for contrast in the shrubbery border. A new 
and perfectly hardy introduction. Plant in 
full sun for best results. 
Thunbergi (Green Barberry) 2 to 3 ft. Of low, 
spreading growth, forming a dense bush. 
The twiggy branches are covered with bril- 
liant scarlet berries. The foliage takes a 
splendid Autumn coloring of gold and 
scarlet. This variety is immune from 
disease and does not carry rust to wheat. 
Very good for low hedge. 
Cornus stolonifera 
BUDDLEIA (Butterflybush) 
Because of the color and style of flowers growing in profusion of long racemes, the shrub 
is sometimes called the Summer Lilac. Butterflies are attracted to plants in the garden which 
adds to its interest. 
Charming (The Pink Butterflybush). A glorious shrub, bearing throughout the late Summer 
and Autumn elegant sprays with lavender-pink blooms. 4 to 5 ft. 
Dubonnet (7he Wine-purple Butterflybush). A glorious color, a counterpart of the popular 
French wine, Dubonnet. Glows a true red. Firm spikes closely set with lovely blooms. 
Erect, strong stemmed. 4 to 5 ft. 
Ile De France. Flowers intense purple, blooming from July to September. 3 to 4 ft. 
CALYCANTHUS 
Floridus (Common Sweetshrub). A native species, with very fragrant, double purple flowers. 
Phe wood also is fragrant. Foliage rich dark green. Blooms in June and at intervals after- 
ward. Height 5 ft. 
CORYLUS (Hazelnut) 
Americana (American [Hazlenut). The common American Hazel. A vigorous shrub with 
numerous, upright branches. Leaves, heart-shaped, dark green, more or less down. Nuts 
farge, enclosed in ruffled husks, with sweet and edible kernels. Very prolific. Attains a 
1eight of 4 to § ft. / 
Avellana (Filbert). Oval leaves 3 to 5 in. 
Edible nuts. 
Grows to 12 ft. Upward, spreading habit. 
CORNUS (Dogwood) 
Hardy and vigorous shrubs, thriving best in moist, fertile soils. In addition to the showy 
flowers and fruits, which characterize most of the species, they are very attractive in Winter 
on account of the brilliant colors of the bark of the young shoots and twigs. 
Alba elegantissima Var. (Variegated Leaved). 4 to 5 ft. This variety of the well known 
Red Dogwood has silver margined leaves, which render it a very showy shrub. 
Alba sibirica (Siberian Dogwood). Red-branched. 5 to 6 ft. A strong grower, with erect 
and stout, bright red branches. Used for shrubbery and for Winter effects. 
Alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood). Oval leaves are a bright golden green, turning to yellow 
and scarlet in Autumn. Cream colored flowers expand in late Spring. Fruit bluish black. 
Amomum (Silky Dogwood). A spreading shrub with reddish purple twigs. Leaves dark 
green above, pale or whitened beneath. Flowers, creamy white, in flat-topped clusters 
open in early Summer. Fruit, blue or bluish white. Reaches a height of 6 to 10 ft. 
Mascula (Cornelian Cherry). A native of Europe. A small tree, producing clusters of bright 
yellow flowers in early Spring before the leaves appear. 6 ft. high at maturity. 
Paniculata (Gray Dogwood). Compact growing, 6 to 15 ft. in height, and very useful for 
screening purposes. White flowers in profusion in June; white berries on red stems later. 
Bark and under side of the leaves gray, giving rise to the name. 
Stolonifera (Red-Osier Dogwood). White flowers produced in early June. 
young shoots are a blood red color. Multiplies freely. 6 ft. 
Stolonifera flaviramea (Goldentwig Dogwood.) 8 ft. Bright yellow-twigged variety of Stolonifera. 
COTONEASTER 
Acutifolia. 4 to 5 ft. A dense growing shrub with dark green, glossy, oval leaves. The best 
hedge plant for the Northwest. Perfectly hardy and resembles Privet. It is the coming 
hedge plant where Privet is not hardy. 
Divaricata (Spreading Cotoneaster). Flowers bright red. Foliage dark crimson in Autumn. 
Height 6 ft. Very striking red berries until early Winter. 
Horizontalis (Rock Cotoneaster). 3 ft. 
Low shrub with almost horizontal 
branches. Leaves dark green, turn- 
ing to dark crimson in Fall. Pinkish r 
white flowers in June. Bright red 
fruits in September-October. Attrac- 
tive in rockeries. 
In Winter the 
CYDONIA 
(Flowering Quince) 
As single shrubs on the lawn they are 
very attractive, and for the edges of 
borders or groups of trees they are 
especially adapted. 
Japonica (Flowering Quince). 5 to 8 ft. 
Has bright, scarlet-crimson flowers in 
great profusion in the early Spring. 
Maulei (Lesser Flowering Quince). 3 to 
4 ft. Alow, spiny shrub, with orange- 
red flowers in April. Can be.trained 
on a wall. 
Euonymus alatus 
