SNOWHILL HYDRANGEA 
The Early Bloomer 
This earliest blooming hydrangea, 
arborescens grandiflora (A.G.), grows 
4 to 5’ tall with huge balls of snow- 
white flowers covering it completely 
from June to August. Does well in full 
sun or partial shade. Perfect for the 
shrub border. 18 to 24”. (80c each) 
(3 for $2.10) prepaid. 
Double BRIDAL WREATH 
Like Tiny Roses 
Unlike the common Bridal Wreath, 
the blooms are double like tiny -roses, 
Spirea prunifolia grows only 4 to 5’ 
tall, with a blush of bloom that covers 
it completely. One of the daintiest of 
all flowering shrubs. Good for fore- 
ground plantings in the shrub border or 
against the foundation. 12 to 18”. (75¢ 
each) (3 for $f.95) prepaid. 
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BEAUTY BUSH 
Queen of Shrubs 
Kolkwitzia! What a homely name 
for the finest flowering shrub of them 
all. Its fragrant, pink, tubular-shaped 
flowers are produced in abundance 
along the entire length of the branches. 
It grows to 9’ with arching branches 
to the ground. Grows rapidly in semi- 
shade or full sun and reaches stately 
proportions. Heavy, }4 yr. plants. 18 
to 24”. ($1.00 each) (3 for $2.50) pre- 
paid. 
BRIDAL WREATH SPIREA 
PERSIAN LILAC 
Blooms Ist Year 
The lacy, pinkish-lavender blooms of 
syringa Persica come after the old-fash- 
ioned lilac and thus extend the season, 
Very hardy and delightfully 
this non-suckering, 
fragrant, 
sure-blooming lilac 
should be in every garden. Grows 8 to 10’. 
18 to 24”. (75e each) (3 for $1.95) pre- 
paid. 
Most Popular of All 
Of all Spireas, Van Houttei is unques- 
tionably the most popular, and it prob- 
ably leads all shrubs. Its graceful sprays 
of bloom are a dominant part of the land- 
scape from one end of the country to the 
other. This popularity is deserved, be- 
cause it is so beautiful, hardy and adap- 
table. Grows to 6’. 18 to 24”. (60¢ each) 
(3 for $1.50) prepaid. 
French PUSSY WILLOW 
Catkins 2” Long 
Our French Pussy Willows (Salix dis- 
color) should not be confused with the 
common wild varieties. They have large, 
silvery catkins nearly 2” long that make 
a wonderful spring showing. This is an 
excellent shrub for background or screen 
plantings. May be cut for winter bloom. 
Grows to 15’. 18 to 24”. ($1.00 each) 
(3 for $2.50) prepaid. 
46 Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg; Michigan 
Hardy—Field-Grown 
LOWERING SHRUB 
The lovely flowering plants on this and the opposite page 
represent the cream of all shrubs. They cover a range of 
bloom from the very first days of Spring until killing frosts. 
KNOW WHAT YOU BUY 
Don't be Confused by Fancy, New Names 
and Misleading Grades 
Like most plant materials, shrubs can be bought in sizes from 
a mere whisp of stem (practically useless to the home gardener) 
to huge, balled in earth, specimens that cost many dollars each. 
The sizes we grow and sell are generally considered to be the 
best for transplanting. Note that all sizes are specified, so that 
you know what you are buying. Note, also; that the botanical, as 
well as the common names ‘are given. 
All plants are 8 to 4 yrs. old, field-grown, state-inspected, disease- 
free and well-branched. All should grow and bloom easily for 
you the first year. 
NOTE: Those wanting a smaller, and less expensive size, are 
referred to our “Bargain Counter” on the opposite page. 
ANTHONY WATERER 
The Low, Red Spirea 
This colorful, red and DWARF member 
of the spirea family is one of the most 
useful in any home planting. Growing 
only 2% to 3’ tall and topped with large, 
flat heads of brilliant red flowers through- 
out spring, summer and late fall, it fits 
in every situation. A hardy and vigorous 
grower, too. 12 to 18”. (90c each) (3 for 
$2.40) prepaid. 
DOUBLE MOCK ORANGE 
For Fragrance & Cutting 
The delicate fragrance and charming 
double flowers of the Mock Orange (Phil- 
adelphus virginalis) make it one of the 
finest of all shrubs. It grows to 6’ with 
a tremendous quantity of double flowers 
2” across, produced in loose clusters all 
over the plant. Has long blooming sea- 
son and is excellent as a cut flower. 
18 to 24”. (95¢ each) (3 for $2.55) 
prepaid. 2 to 3’. ($1.25 each) (3 for 
$3.30) prepaid. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
Best Fall Bloom 
The lovely, double, rose-like blooms 
of Althea are indispensable for their 
late summer and fall bloom. They 
stand out vividly in a border and also 
make one of the finest specimen shrubs 
on the lawn. Its upright growth con- 
trasts with other shrubs. Grows to 8’. 
Choice of Pink, Red or Purpie. 18 to 
24”. (65c each) (3 for $1.65) prepaid. 
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CREPE MYRTLE 
This loveliest of all flowering shrubs 
(lagerstreemia), the South’s most beau- 
tiful, can be grown in the North with 
winter protection and a sheltered situa- ° 
tion. The tops will sometimes die down 
completely and return the next year. - 
Well worth the little extra eare you give . 
them. It blooms in hot summer months, 
its glossy green leaves almost as attrac- 
tive as its tremendous blooms. Choice * 
of Red, Pink or Purple. ; 
18 to 24”. ($1.00 each) (3 for $2.50) 
prepaid. 
