BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING 
GIANT BEAUTIFUL BLUE ALTHEA 
This gorgeous, unusually attractive shrub is truly an Aristocrat. It is ex- 
ceedingly beautiful and picturesque. This rare new variety flowers late in 
summer after most other shrubs are out of bloom. The large flowers are often 
three inches across, and every branch is completely covered with lustrous lovely 
blue flowers from June until frost. Unlike most other flowers as the season 
advances it becomes more gorgeous and the vivid pure blue becomes more out- 
standing. Here is a shrub that will thrive under the most unfavorable condi- 
tions. It is not particular of the kind of soil, does well in low damp places and | 
thrives in poor soil where there is but little moisture. It adapts itself to either | 
sun and shade. 2 year 18 to 24 inch 80¢ each. 
CALYCANTHUS (The Sweet-Scented Shrub)—A fragrant shrub with choco- 
late colored flowers and shiny green leaves. Blooms nearly all summer. Grows to 
a height of about 8 to 10 feet. Should be set 4 to 5 feet apart in ordinary soil. 
2 year, 12 to 18 inch 65¢ each; 3 for $1.65. 
RED LEAF BARBERRY—There is nothing 
so strikingly brilliant in hardy shrubbery as 
our genuine true-red strain of Red Leaf Bar- 
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roon leaves glisten in the sun, contrasting wit : 
the green and yellow of other plants. Valu- Le ibihaetireslaes et 
able for single specimens, corner groups, and solid border hedges. Leaves bud 
| out early in spring and remain into winter. Bush is covered with red berries which 
last all winter. 
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OUR RED BARBERRY IS 4 YEARS OLD TRANSPLANTED, HEAVY 
ROOTED, WELL BRANCHED. (If you want 2 year plants, see page 43) 
| SMOKE TREE or Pur- DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—Beautiful charm- 
ple Fringe (Rhus Cot- ing white flowers, tinted pink outside, cluster thickly all 
inus)—One of the most along the branches in June. Wonderful for cutting. Long 
picturesque and unus- Narrow, green leaves. Grows 5 to 6 feet. Trim as desir- 
i ual of the small orna- ed. Transplanted 12 to 18 inch 60¢ each; 3 for $1.65; 
mental trees. Its beau- 18 to 24 inch 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
| tiful foliage of dense SNOWBALL—The well known favorite, prized by every 
MAME TS TL a. green is surmounted in gardener. It really is one of the prettiest grown. It has 
Zilke’s Genuine Smoke Tree autumn with loose, immense globular clusters of flowers in May and June; 
feathery masses of tiny blue flowers, giving the entire grows 9 to 11 feet high. Valuable for specimen plants and 
tree the appearane of a dense cloud of smoke—a truly for grouping and massing. 2 year, 12 to 18 inch 65¢ 
beautiful sight on any lawn. Do not confuse this with each; 3 for $1.80; 18 to 24 inch 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
Cotinoides, an inferior southern species, frequently offer- JAPAN QUINCE (Scarlet Quince)—Very early in the 
ed, but which is not the true Smoke Tree, and poets 1S the spring, this fine, attractive shrub is completely cov- 
always unsatisfactory. Our stock is guaranteed true R 18 ered with dazzling scarlet flowers, followed by small fra- 
Cotinus—all Michigan grown. Transplanted ae to h: grant, quince-shaped fruits. Foliage is dark, glossy 
inch 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 18 to rh ack ¢ each; Green. Very desirable for single specimens; also hedges. 
3 for $2.40; Heavy 2 to 3 foot, $1.50 each. Grow 5 feet tall. 2 year 12 to 18 inch plants 60¢ each; 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE—Bright red, bell-like flow- 3 for $1.55; 18 to 24 inch plants 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
ers cover the plant in June and keep coming off and on SIBERIAN PEA SHRUB—Tall shrubs, 10 to 12 feet 
all summer. Valuable in any planting for its big, dark high, with bright green, 
green, glossy leaves. Best in partial shade. Grows 3 to compoun leaves” and Sezer 
5 feet. Heavy 18 to 24 inch many small clusters of ie i 
transplants, 85¢ each; 12 to 18 yellow flowers in May 
inch 70¢ each; 3 for $1.95. SO eras air iaaen lie the 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI—A  oroup or background ‘§ 
fine old favorite which has done planting. Hardiest and | 
more to beautify American pest hedge shrub for the 
lawns and porches than any Northwest. 2 year 18 to — 
shrub or bush known. Especially 94 jnch plants, 65¢ each; 
suitable for hedges, making a 3 for $1.80; 2 to 3 foot 
close, compact growth. Tall, g5¢ each; 3 for $2.35. /s 
spreading, vigorous grower. 3 to 4 foot $1.15 each; # 
Small, dainty leaves, blooms 3 for $3.00. : 
ee late May and June, becomes a 
Spiraes Van Houttel mass of snowy white along the NEW RED SPIREA— 
entire length of the branches. A _ crimson flowered, eae 
Excellent rooted well branched, 18 to 24 inch plants, dwarf variety, makes 4) 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.00; 2 to 3 foot 48¢ low compact bush, never : 
each; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.25. Heavy 3 to 4 foot 65¢ getting higher than 24 
each; 3 for $1.85; 10 for $5.50. inches. Is used for low 
MOSS LOCUST—Sacred to Masonry. Elegant shrub work such as putting in ; 
with light green pinnate leaves and long, graceful clus- front of larger plants Pad SE gE 
ters of pea-shaped, rose-pink flowers during the months for border. Is covered are 
of June and July. A beautfiul plant for cemetery plant- with red blossoms, very attractive plant. Heavy 15 to 18 
ings. 15 to 18 inch 70¢ each; 3 for $1.95. inch plants 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
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