FORBES FLOWERING SHRUBS 
Among the flowering shrubs which thrive in this locality there are many different habits of growth, flower 
forms and blooming periods. By careful selection choose those most effective for your purpose to give a sequence 
of color to brighten and contrast with your evergreens. We offer only those shrubs which will give sure results. 
To make more certain of your success and satisfaction, our shrubs are established in large pots of soil so they 
may be set out in your garden without loss or setback. 
Abelia, Glossy (A. grandiflora). 3-5 ft. Shell-pink bells, 
June-Noy. Likes light peaty soil, sun. 15 in. $2.15. 
Almond, Pink-flowering (Prunus glandulosa). 6 ft.. Rose- 
pink flowers in May; good soil in sun. 3-4 ft. $1.95. 
Beauty-Bush ( Kolkwitzia amabilis). 6 ft. Pink flowers in 
June. Likes sun, good dratnage. 2-3 ft. $1.65. 
Butterfly-Bush (Buddleia). 6 ft. Fragrant spires, July— 
Noy. Likes sun, good soil. Each March cut back to ground. 
Three colors: Fascinating, pink-lavender; Flaming Violet, 
Imperial purple; and Fortune, lilac. 2-yr. each $1.10. 
Caryopteris, Blue Mist (Blue Spirea). 3 ft. Powder-blue 
flowers, Sept.-Oct. Likes sun, good drainage. Cut back 
to ground in March. 2 yr. $1.10. 
Chaste-Tree (Vitex macrophylla). 5 ft. Lavender-blue 
flowers from July to October. Likes sun, slightly acid 
soil. Cut back in March. 2 yr. $1.65. 
Coralberry (Syvmphoricarpos orbiculatus). 4 ft. White 
bells, June-July; likes dry shade; coral-red berries Oct. 
through winter. 2-3 ft. $1.65. 
Cotoneaster, Rock (C. horizontalis). 18in. Trailing, pink 
flowers, in June; red berries in Sept.; likes sun. $2.95, 
Daphne Cneorum (Garland-Flower). 151n. Very fragrant, 
pink flowers in April-May; drained, sandy, near neutral 
soil in sun. 7-9 in. across. $2.25. 
Deutzia, Lemoine (D. Lemoinei). 4 ft. Large white masses, 
May; well-drained soil; part shade or sun. 2-3 ft. $1.75. 
Deutzia, Rose (D. rosea). 3 ft. Pink clusters in May. Likes 
good drainage in sun. 2-3 ft. $1.75. 
Deutzia, Slender (D. gracilis). 3 ft. Arching branches, 
white flowers in May; sun or part shade. 15-18 in. $1.65. 
Euonymus, Winged (E. alatus). 6 ft. Yellow flowers in 
May; deep rose foliage tn fall. 114-2 ft. $1.95. 
Forsythia, Spring Glory. 6 ft. Pale yellow bells in April; 
likes sun or shade; tolerates dry soil. 3-4 ft. $1.95. 
Hollygrape, Oregon (Mabhonia aquifolium). 3 ft. Yellow 
spikes in April-May; red foliage in fall. Likes dry, sandy 
soil in shade. 12-15 in. $3.95. 
Jasmine, Winter (J. nudiflorum). 4-5 ft. Yellow flowers in 
April-May; likes good drainage. 11-2 ft. $1.75. 
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris). 8-12 ft. Fragrant flower panicles 
in June. AIl like limed soil in sun. Prune out suckers; cut 
off faded flowers. Ellen Willmott, white; Katherine 
Havemeyer, mauve; Ludwig Spaeth, purple; President 
Grevy, lilac-blue. Each, 2-3 ft. $3.25. 
Mock-Orange, Coronarius (Philadelphus). 8 ft. Fragrant 
white single flowers in June; limed soil; sun. 3-4 ft. $1.85. 
Mock-Orange, Virginalis (Phila.). 7-9 ft. Double white 
flowers in June, fragrant; likes lime, sun. 2-3 ft. $1.65. 
Quince, Red-flowering (Cvdonia japonica rubra). 3 ft. Red 
flowers in April; neutral soil in sun, 114-2 ft. $2.45. 
Redbud, Chinese (Cercis japonica). 10-12 ft. Purplish 
pink clusters in May; sunny, rich soil. 114-2 ft. $2.45. 
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus svriacus). 10-12 ft. Hollyhock- 
like flowers in Aug.; either sun or part shade in neutral, 
moist soil. Lady Stanley, double pink splashed with 
carmine; Jeanne d’Arc, double white; Rubis, single 
dark violet-red. Each, 3-4 ft. $1.75. 
Smoke-Tree (Rhus Cotinus). 12-15 ft. Huge plumey clouds 
of purple, fuzzy flowers in July-Aug. Likes light soil in 
sun. 2-3 ft. $1.95. 
Snowberry, White (Svmpbhoricarpos albus). 4 ft. Pink 
flowers in Aug.; white berries in fall and winter. Likes 
moist half shade, limed soil. 2-3 ft. $1.65. 
Spirea, Anthony Waterer. 3 ft. Rose-crimson terminal 
flowers from June-Sept.; sun or part shade. 114-2 ft. $1.65. 
Spirea Vanhouttei. 5-6 ft. White flower clusters in May— 
June; sun or part shade; neutral soil. 2-3 ft. $1.25. 
St. Johnswort, Golden (Hypericum aureum). 3 ft. Large, 
golden yellow flowers in July—Aug.; blue-green leaves; 
likes well-dramed, neutral soil, part shade. 2-3 ft. $1.85. 
Summersweet or Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia). 
4-5 ft. Fragrant white terminal spikes, July—Sept.; likes 
moist acid soil in shade. 2—21% ft. $1.85. 
Sweet-Shrub (Calvcanthus floridus). 4-5 ft. Spicy, fragrant, 
reddish brown flowers, June-July; likes fairly moist, 
neutral soil in sun or part shade. 2-3 ft. $1.85. 
Viburnum, Doublefile (V. tomentosum). 8-10 ft. Flat 
white flower heads in May—June; oval black fruit im fall. 
Likes sunny, neutral soil. 3-4 ft. $2.25. 
Viburnum, Fragrant (V. Carlesi). 4—5 ft. Round, fragrant 
clusters of waxy pink in April-May; likes sunny, well- 
drained, neutral soil. 15-18 in. $4.25. 
Weigela, Pink (W. rosea). 6-8 ft. Rose-pink flowers in 
May-June. Likes sunny, rich, well-drained, neutral soil. 
If strong branches are shortened occasionally, will bloom 
through summer. 2-3 ft. $1.75. 
Weigela, Upright Red (W. Vaniceki, Red). 6-8 ft. Red 
flowers in May-June; likes sunny, neutral, well-drained 
soil. Don’t crowd when planting. 2-3 ft. $1.75. 
FORBES FLOWERING TREES 
Nothing is more effective, when properly placed, or more beautiful when growing to maturity than Flowering 
Dogwood or other flowering Trees. They add a sense of distinction to your garden, and when in bloom bring a 
large measure of beauty to your home surroundings. They grow easily and become still more attractive each 
year. Our trees are nursery grown with large, balled and burlapped root systems. 
Crab, Bechtel’s Double-flowering (Malus ioensis). 12 ft. 
Slow growing; pink flowers in June. 5-6 ft. $12.95. 
Dogwood, Pink (Cornus florida rosea). 15 ft. Pink flowers 
in May; red berries in Sept. Likes moist, gravelly, slightly 
acid soil. 4—5 ft. $13.95. 
Dogwood, White (Cornus florida). 15 ft. The popular 
white-flowering small tree for May bloom; red berries in 
Sept. Likes slightly acid, moist soil. 5-6 ft. $12.95, 
Magnolia, Pink Star (M. stellata rosea). 12 ft. Pink star 
flowers in April; rich, very acid soil. 21%-3 ft. $13.95. 
Magnolia, Saucer (M. Soulangeana). 12 ft. White to 
purplish pink blooms in May; acid soil. 4-5 ft. $12.95. 
Magnolia, Star (M. stellata). 12 ft. White star flowers in 
April. Likes very acid, rich soil. 24%-3 ft. $13.95. 
Plum, Double-flowering (Prunus triloba). 8 ft. Double 
pink flowers in April-May; likes sun. 314-4 ft. $3.45. 
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Lilac, Ellen Willmott 
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