Route U. S. 5, South of Wilbur Cross Pky. (Exit 66) Yalesville, Conn. 7, 
ALTHEA, or ROSE-OF-SHARON 
Hibiscus syriacus. 15 ft. These tall, oriental 
shrubs bloom in late Summer and Fall when 
few shrubs are in flower. They thrive near the 
shore and are good for city plantings. Stiffly 
upright in habit. Give an extra amount of 
water during the first Summer and protect 
during the first Winter by hilling extra soil 
about the base of the plant. Pink, Red, White; 
all double; state color. 2-3 ft., 90c. each. 
H. coelestis. Large single blue flowers, dwarfer 
than above. 18-24 in., 90c. each. 
H. Woodbridge. Produces very large, wide 
open, flaring flowers of a fine, clear rose-pink. 
The best and most brilliant of this color. 
Free blooming. 2-3 ft., $1.50 each. 
HYDRANGEA 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora (Hills 
of Snow). 4 ft. Large, rounded clusters of 
white flowers from June to September. May 
be cut back each Spring. 2 yr., $1.00 each. 
H. Domotoi (Blue Hydrangea). Dwarf. Har- 
diest Blue Hydrangea available, but too tender 
to be left outdoors without adequate protec- 
tion. Cover stems with soil to a depth of 12 in. 
or store in frostproof cellar, replanting in the 
Spring. Flowers are pink in alkaline soils, 
blue in acid soils. 2 yr., $2.00 each. 
H. paniculata grandiflora (Peegee Hydrangea). 
10 ft. Large pyramids of white, pink tinged 
flowers. August-October. Makes a large, tall 
plant if not pruned. 2-3 ft., $1.00 each. 
HYPERICUM 
Hypericum, Hidcote. Bright yellow, cup- 
shaped flowers, about 2 in. across, from June 
to Fall. It is a low, twiggy plant, about 2 ft. 
tall and may freeze to the ground in a cold 
Winter without damage. 2 yr., $1.50 each. 
KERRIA 
Kerria japonica pleniflora. 4-6 ft. Bright 
yellow, double flowers in May. Bright green 
twigs. An old favorite. 2-3 ft., $1.50 each. 
BEAUT YBUSH 
Kolkwitzia amabilis. 10 ft. Graceful shrub 
with pink flowers in June. Fine glossy foliage. 
Needs no special care. 2-3 ft., $1.00 each. 
HONE YSUCKLE 
Lonicera tatarica rosea. 8 ft. Beautiful strain 
of Bush Honeysuckle with rose colored flowers 
in late Spring; scarlet fruits; hardy and vigor- 
ous; attractive dark foliage. 2-3 ft., 90c. each, 
$7.50 per bundle of 10. 
MOCKORANGE 
Philadelphus, Atlas. Immense, pure white, 
single flowers, measuring 2 in. and over across. 
A good, upright hardy shrub that will make a 
stupendous display in June. 2-8 ft., $1.00 each. 
P. coronarius. 8 ft. Creamy white, single and 
fragrant flowers in May. 2-3 ft., 90c. each. 
P. virginalis. 8 ft. Bears quantities of fragrant, 
semi-double white flowers in June, with re- 
curring bloom late in the Summer and Fall. 
2-3 ft., $1.00 each. 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
Prunus glandulosa. 4 ft. Its arching branches 
are covered with dainty pink rosettes in May. 
18-24 in., $1.25 each. 
PURPLELEAF SAND CHERRY 
Prunus cistena. 5-6 ft. Reddish foliage, white 
flowers in May followed by blackish-purple 
edible Cherries in the Fall. 2-3 ft., $2.00 each. 
FLOWERING PEACH 
Prunus persica. For beautiful large flowers in 
May. Ordinarily the Peach is considered a 
tree, but to obtain more flowers, we suggest 
pruning the plants severely immediately after 
flowering. On the new growth so forced, the 
flowers for the following year are formed. Keep 
the new growth vigorous. Magnificent flowers 
can be produced but the plant will not be as 
attractive at other times of the year. Pink 
and Red, about 4 ft. tall, $1.75 each. 
Lilacs 
PURPLE LILAC (Syringa vulgaris). 15-20 ft. The old-fashioned, single purple Lilac. 2-3 ft., 
$1.25 each. 
CHINESE LILAC (Syringa chinensis). 10-15 ft. Fragrant violet flowers in May and June. Flow- 
ers freely when young. Makes a broad, billowy and graceful shrub. 2-3 ft., $1.25 each. 
Hybrid Lilac Varieties 
Charles Joly. Double. Dark red-purple. 
Fragrant. Usually flowers when a young 
plant. 2-3 ft. 
Ellen Willmott. Double. Beautiful large, 
white pyramids of flowers. Late. 2-3 ft. 
Firmament. Splendid, new single blue, 
both bright and light. Large clusters. 
2-3 ft., $3.00 each. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Single. 
18—24 in. 
Deep purple. 
Prices of above varieties: 
Katherine Havemeyer. Double. Lavender 
pink. Large, showy flowers in huge trusses. 
Pi) ih 
Lucie Baltet. The most popular of the 
“pink” Hybrid Lilacs. Single, fragrant 
flowers in medium to large clusters. 2-3 ft. 
Michel Buchner. Double.  Bluish lilac. 
2-3 ft. 
Mrs. Edward Harding. 
purple. 2-3 ft. 
Double. Red- 
$2.00 each, except Firmament 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: 
5 plants of above, alike or assorted kinds, $9.00, except Firmament 
In planting Lilacs, set the plants deeper than they were in the nursery. Better flowers may 
be obtained if the seed pods are removed each season immediately after flowering. Lilacs tend 
to produce shoots from the base. Permit only those needed for renewal stems to grow. 
(Available only at the nursery or for local truck deliveries) 
POLYGONUM 
Polygonum reynowtria. Here is a plant 
especially suited for a ground cover in sunny 
places. It increases by underground runners. 
Foliage is light green and turns red in the Fall. 
Light pink sprays of flowers come in late 
Summer. 75c. each, $6.00 for 10. 
FIRETHORN 
Pyracantha coccinea lalandi. 6 ft. Where 
this plant is hardy and grows well, its bright 
orange fruits make it a showy spectacle in the 
Fall and Winter. It must be used with dis- 
cretion for it is not ordinarily hardy north of 
the Connecticut shore line. Lustrous foliage 
and dense growth add to its Summer beauty. 
Suitable to use in a foundation planting or to 
train against a warm wall. It is thorny and 
will stand city conditions. 5 in. pot plants, 
$2.50 each. 
JETBEAD 
Rhodotypos scandens. 6 ft. A neat shrub 
with white flowers in May and June; shiny 
black berries; grows in shade and difficult 
places. 2-3 ft., $1.25 each. 
SPIRAEA 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. 3 ft. An old favor- 
ite with flat clusters of rosy-red flowers all 
Summer. Good to plant at shore places. 
15-18 in., $1.00 each. 
S. prunifolia (Bridalwreath). 8 ft. Rosettes of 
pure white flowers in May. Lustrous foliage. 
2-3 ft., $1.00 each. 
S. thunbergi. 5 ft. Tiny leaves and flowers 
give a soft, feathery effect. April blooming. 
2-3 ft., 90c. each. 
S. vanhouttei (Vanhoutte Spirea). 6 ft. In 
late May and June its arching branches are 
white with masses of flowers. 2-3 ft., 90c. 
each, $7.50 per bundle of 10. 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
These two small, hardy native shrubs are fine 
textured and do not mind the shade and city 
conditions. Birds like the berries. 
Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry). 6. ft. 
White berries in late Summer and Fall. 
2-3 ft., 90c. each, $7.50 per bundle of 10. 
S. orbiculatus (Coralberry). 3-5 ft. Small 
clustered coral-red berries in Fall. It spreads 
readily and is good to use on banks. 2-3 ft., 
90c. each, $7.50 per bundle of 10. 
TAMARIX 
Small pink, feathery flowers and tiny leaves 
give an unusually light and airy effect. These 
do well on fairly dry soil and are excellent for 
shore plantings. 
Tamarix africana. Upright and tall. Blooms 
in late Spring. 2-3 ft., 90c. each. 
T. odessana. 6 ft. Gray-green foliage, pink 
flowers in late Summer. Prune in early Spring. 
A fine, small shrub. 2-8 ft., 90c. each. 
T. Summer Glow. 8 ft. The beautiful silvery 
blue-green foliage is like a veil. A sharp and 
delightful contrast is made with the rose-pink 
flowers which appear throughout the Summer. 
All Tamarix are good at the seashore. 2 yr., 
$1.50 each. 
VIBURNUM 
Viburnum carlesi (Carles Viburnum). 6 ft. 
Wonderfully fragrant, pinkish white flowers, 
April-May. Makes a broad round bush. Its 
spicy sweetness is delightful in any garden. 
18-24 in., $5.00 each. 
V. dilatatum (Linden Viburnum). 9 ft. A 
splendid, compact shrub with large white 
flower clusters in early June. Good foliage 
and fine russet-red color in Autumn. 2-3 ft., 
$1.50 each. 
V. opulus nanum. 2 ft. Dwarf and bushy. 
It makes a fine, compact, low specimen or 
hedge without extra care. It is hardy, enjoys 
light shade and will stand many difficult con- 
ditions. 2 yr., 90c. each, 10 for $7.50. 
V. tomentosum (Doublefle Viburnum). 9 ft. 
Splendid, dense shrub marked with horizontal 
branching. In May creamy white flowers 
perch on the upper sides of the branches; 
bright red fruits follow. Shiny green foliage 
turns dark red in the Fall. 2-8 ft., $1.50 each. 
WEIGELA 
Weigela hendersoni. 8 ft. Large rose-pink 
flowers. Vigorous and splendid. May. 2-8 ft., 
90c. each. 
W. vaniceki. 6 ft. Deep rosy red flowers in 
May and June and again in the late Summer 
and Fall. Hardy, upright grower. Splendid 
foliage. 2-3 ft., $1.25 each. 
W. variegata (Variegated Weigela). 6 ft. Leaves 
bordered with gold. Flowers light pink. 
2-3 ft., $1.50 each. 
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