Quality 
SHRUBS 
New Specials! See Front Cover 
S56-—FROSTY MORN. The New Dwarf Mock Orange. (P. Pat. No. 
1174) The beautiful blooms of this fine new shrub are pictured 
on the front cover—pure white, fully double and very fra- 
grant. The broad, compact plant grows about 40 inches tall 
at maturity, and in June and early July is well covered with 
the lovely, snowy flowers. Thoroughly hardy, it can be grown 
anywhere. Because of its lower growing habits, it is an ideal 
landscape shrub. Each 2 5 
12-15 in.. transplants ............... $1.25 $2.35 $5.55 
S57—HEAVENLY BLUE. The New Deep Blue Caryopteris. (P. 
Pat. No. 109) The dark blue form of Blue Mist, growing about 
18 to 24 inches tall and 18 inches in diameter, one shrub pro- 
ducing 30 or more beautiful, deep blue flower spikes. The 
color is rare in shrubs, and the blooms come at a time when 
most other flowers are gone. For finest results, grow it in full 
sunlight, and in a light rather sandy soil. See picture of this 
splendid new shrub on the front cover. Each 3 
No. 'b plants (% snc) ccc te ces Ca eee $2.00 $5.75 
S58—GOLD DROP. (Potentilla farreri). Myriads of brilliant yel- 
low, Buttercup-like flowers on a compact, slightly irregular 
bush, seldom growing more than 2 ft. tall. Small, fernlike 
leaves thickly cover the plant, and make a fine background 
for the rich golden flowers that start in early July and con- 
tinue until frost. Does best in full sunlight, and is very hardy. 
Use this charming dwart shrub to edge your shrub or per- 
ennial borders, or as a most delightful low hedge (planting 
1 tt. apart.) See color photo on front cover. 
Each 2 5 
12-18 in., transplants .............. $1.50 $2.80 $6.50 
SS9—DWARF FLAME BUSH. (Euonymus alatus compactus). 
Most Beautiful Fall Coloring! See picture on front cover. Ev- 
ery place should have one of these year-round beauties if 
for no other reason than its flaming brilliancy in the fall. It 
has yellow flowers in the spring followed by red berries, and 
a fine covering of deep green foliage. Then as autumn ap- 
proaches it is enveloped in the most vivid copper-red-rose 
hues. The corky appearance of the bark adds unusual winter 
attraction. Plant grows slowly and compactly, seldom more 
than 5S feet tall; hardy éverywhere. Outstanding for hedges 
and borders, and a splendid specimen. 
Each 
12-15 in., transplants ............... $1.75 
2 5 
$3.35 $7.70 
S60—MINNESOTA SNOWFLAKEE. (Philadelphus. P. Pat. No. 538). Har- 
dy. Fast Growing. Very Double Mock Orange. A mantle ot large, 
snow-white, all double flowers on a shapely, graceful and rugged 
plant; exceptionally sweet scented. As a specimen it will grow to 
a height of 10 to 12 feet, but is easily kept to smaller proportions by 
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. shearing a little each year. Likes either sun or partial shade. Minne- 
EY <— ia 2 sota Snowflake is remarkably lovely and a ye oars te : 
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_ VARIEGATED DOGWOOD 18-24 in., transplants ...................00- $1.25 $2.35 $5.55 
S61—AZALEA MOLLIS. The Shrub with the Flaming Flowers. Clusters 
of large, waxen blooms completely cover the 3 to 4 ft. graceful 
shrub in May and June—rich shades of salmon,-orange and flame 
pink. Plant in full sun (in light shade in the South), in soil gener- 
ously mixed with leaf mold and acid peat in about equal propor- 
tions. Each fall a top dressing of well rotted manure will induce 
finer blossoms. As flowers fade remove at once so they will not go 
to seed, watering freely in dry weather. Do not cultivate. In northern 
sections cover through the winter the same as roses (see page 53). 
Mixed only. Each 
15-19 in., specimens: feu... idence. chen $1.98 
S62—VARIEGATED DOGWOOD. (Cornus elegantissima), Handsome 
Foliage Has a Creamy White Edge. Splendid as a specimen or in 
group plantings. Bright red bark; flowers in early summer followed 
by berries. 4-6 ft. at maturity. Ideal for the north side or other shady 
spots; give it plenty of water in dry periods. 
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VIBURNUM 
1CARLCEPHALUM 
2 $ 
$3.65 $8.75 
Each v4 $ 
(a) 12-18 in., transplants .................. $0.80 $1.50 $3.50 
(b) 2-3) its selectii,.280. ..) ee ee 1.50 2.80 6.50 
S63—VIBURNUM CARLCEPHALUM. Magnificent, New, Fragrant Snow- 
ball. (P. Pat. No. 776). Very hardy and quick growing, this new in- 
troduction from England develops a shapely, compact shrub 6 to 7 
feet tall, profusely covered with large clusters of blossoms often 6 
inches across, mostly rounded in form. These blooms of rich ivory 
white have the finest fragrance; foliage is thick and luxuriant, taking 
on brilliant fall colors. Easily sheared to any size desired. A beauti- 
ful ornamental for fine landscaping. Each 
3 
12-18 ‘in., transplants (:7.)....)1..caueeede acne none $3.50 $9.50 
S64—CARDINAL WEIGELA. (Vaniceki). We strongly recommend this 
handsome, new, red-flowering Weigela. Heavy covering of showy, 
bell-shaped flowers of glossy rose-crimson during spring and early 
summer, with scattered blooms in late summer and fall. It starts 
blooming the year it is set out, and will never disappoint you with 
its yearly abundance of brilliant trumpet flowers. Plant is hardy 
everywhere, develops a well formed specimen, attaining a matured 
height of 6-7 ft. The blooms are fine for cutting, This superb land- 
scape shrub is pictured on page 17 Each 
ms 5 
12-18 in., transplants. 25.6.5 Sec ctcs ceccaes $1.25 $2.35 $5.55 
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S65—FLOWERING ALMOND. (Prunus glandulosa 
Lovely, double, roselike, bright pink flowers in 
very early spring. Like the first robin, you will 
welcome the refreshing beauty of the Flowerince 
Almond on the spring landscape. Plant grows 4-6 
ft. tall. See picture in color on opposite page. 
Each 2 5 
12-18 in., transplants ...... $0.65 $1.20 $2.7: 
S66—FORSYTHIA LYNWOOD GOLD. Wonderful 
new Forsythia from Ireland. The sturdy, upright 
branches are simply smothered under brillian 
yellow flowers from top to bottom—see picture on 
page 17. Also the individual blooms are fuller and 
of richer substance than the usual Forsythia 
blooms. For a great splash of yellow gold on your 
springtime landscape, 
Splendid for cutting and flowering in the house 
during the winter months. 5-7 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
2-3: it.; select 02. a2. ee $1.50 $2.85 $6.60 
S67—MAYFLOWER VIBURNUM. (Carlessi). The 
“Pink-Tinted Snowball"— shrub of great beauty. 
In early spring the semi-dwarf plant bears numer- 
ous,, delicate pink, waxen flowers that later 
change to white, and are deliciously fragrant. 
Excellent foliage. 4-5 ft. at maturity. Sun or light 
shade. See color photo on page 17. 
Each 2 5 
15-18 in., transplants ...... $1.95 $3.70 $8.75 
S68— GOLDEN MOCK ORANGE. (Philadelphus 
coronarius aurea). Beautiful, semi-dwarf shrub, 
developing a compact mound of bright yellow 
foliage, especially pronounced in the early grow- 
ing season. In June it is covered with the regular 
Mock Orange blossoms, fragrant and white. Com- 
bines splendidly with evergreens in foundation 
and entrance plantings. With shrubs such as the 
Red Leaf Barberry, Dwarf Flame Bush and Purple 
Leaf Plum, it furnishes excellent contrast. Matured 
height about 4 ft. Hardy everywhere. Pictured on 
opposite page. 
Each 2 5 
12-15 in., transplants ...... $1.55 $2.95 $7.00 
S69—FLOWERING QUINCE. (Cydonia japonica). 
Sometimes called “Firebush”, for in May it is 
ablaze with clusters of beautiful flame-scarlet 
flowers. Glossy foliage. Very charming in com- 
bination with Forsythia or other early blooms, or 
in the foreground of evergreens. A splendid shrub, 
and in great favor everywhere. 2-4 ft. at maturity. 
Pictured in color on page 17. 
Each 2 5 
10-15 in., transplants ...... $0.75 $1.35 $3.00 
S70—BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia amabilis). A fitting 
name for this really beautiful, hardy plant from 
China, its drooping branches thickly covered with 
delicate pink, fragrant flowers in May and June. 
4-6 ft. at maturity. Illustrated in color on opposite 
page. 
Each 2 5 
(a) 12-19 in., transplants . . $0.80 $1.40 $3.25 
(b))2-3hit.n heavy se ee 1.25 2.25 5.00 
S71—ALTHEA, ROSE OF SHARON. (Hibiscus syria- 
cus). Handsome, double, crinkled flowers in late 
Summer and fall; rich foliage. Great favorite in 
moderate climates for hedges, groups, or speci- 
men planting. A 2-ft. mulch of straw should be 
used in the North during the winter months. 5-8 
ft. at maturity. Pictured in color on page 17. 
Choice (a) Pink. (b) Purple, (c) Red, or (d) 
White: Each 2 5 
15-18 in., transplants ...... $0.50 $0.90 $2.00 
S$72—ROSEZALEA. (Flowering Malus). Very beauti- 
ful, tall, broad growing shrub. In May and early 
June it has a grand, solid covering of crabapple 
blooms, followed in late summer by attractive red 
fruit. Naturally grows 15 to 18 feet tall, but can 
be kept pruned to smaller proportions. Pictured 
on opposite page. Choice of (a) Bright Pink or 
(b) Red. Each 
2 5 
3-4 ft, select 0... 5c. cece. $1.85 $3.50 $8.50 
S73—VIRGINAL MOCK ORANGE. (Philadelphus 
virginalis). Superfine Mock Orange with extra 
large, pure waxen white flowers, five to seven in 
a cluster, some single, some semi-double, some 
double, and have delicious fragrance, A long 
bloomer—in fact, nearly everblooming. 6-8 ft. at 
maturity. See picture on page 17. 
Each 2 5 
(a) 12-18 in., transplants ..$0.75 $1.35 $3.00 
(b) 18-24 in., select ....... 95 1.75 4.25 
there ,is nothing finer 
