FLOWERING SHRUBS 
Many of the shrubs listed here are described as ‘2 yr. T cut back to 12’. These are 
husky and well-branched, ranging from 18 inches to well over two feet tall, depending on 
variety. To aid planting, promote bushier growth next year, and facilitate handling and 
shipping, we cut them back to about 12”. 
CHINESE WITCH-HAZEL 
(Hamamelis mollis) 
18 ft. Zone V. Largest flowers of all 
witch-hazels, fragrant, yellow  ribbon- 
like petals, late February or March. 
Rather large shrub but can be pruned 
easily. Attractive foliage. 
1 yr. T graft 6-9" $1.95 each, 3 $5.25 
VERNAL WITCH-HAZEL 
(Hamamelis vernalis) 
8 ft. Zone V. Fragrant yellow oddly 
shaped flowers in February. Yellow fall 
foliage color. 
2 yr. T. 10-15". $1.00 each; 3 $2.70; 
10 $8.00 
YELLOW GLOBE FLOWER 
(Kerria japonica pleniflora) 
8-10 ft. Zone IV. Bright double yel- 
low flowers in May, attractive light green 
foliage, colorful green twigs in winter. 
Needs a little pruning from time to time 
but otherwise easy to grow. 
2 yr. T heavy, cut back to 12” 95c¢ 
each; 10 $8.50 
VIRGINAL MOCK-ORANGE 
(Philadelphus virginalis) 
8-10 ft. Zone V. Sweetly scented dou- 
ble white blossoms in mid-June. 
2 yr. cut back to 12’’ 60c ea.; 10 $5.00 
GOLDEN MOCK-ORANGE 
(Philadelphus coronarius aureus) 
6-8 ft. Zone IV. Bright yellow foliage, 
useful as an accent plant. May be 
pruned as a formal specimen with strik- 
ing results. 
2 yr. T very bushy, about 12’ $1.25 
each; 10 $11.00 
FRAGRANT SNOWBALL (Viburnum carlesi) 
4-5 ft. Zone IV. Spicy-scented flower, 
clusters pink in bud, near white when 
open. Prefers moist soil, sun or part 
shade. Grown from cuttings for uni- 
formity from a select strain. 
2 yr. TT 8-12” $1.50 each; 10 $12.50 
WAYFARING TREE (Viburnum lantana) 
15 ft. Zone Ill. Tall stout shrub, clus- 
ters of berries turn green to red to black 
in fall. Red fall coloration, clusters of 
white flowers in May. One of the few 
viburnums that will stand dry soil. 
2 yr. T 10-12’ 70c each; 10 $6.00 
DOUBLEFILE VIBURNUM 
(Viburnum tomentosum) 
8 ft. Zone IV. Flat white flower clusters 
in late May on interesting horizontal 
branches, provides an unusual effect. 
Red _ berries. 
1 yr. 8-10’’ 50c each; 10 $4.00 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
(Prunus glandulosa rosea) 
4 ft. Zone IV. Old fashioned shrub, 
charming pink rosettes covering upright 
branches in springtime. 
2 yr. T cut back to 12” 75c¢ each; 10 
$6.50; 100 $55.00 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW (Salix discolor) 
Zone IV. Upright growing plant with 
large soft catkins of silvery-gray to pink. 
1 yr. cut back to 12’’ 45¢ each; 10 $4.00 
100 $30.00 
SILVER CLAW PUSSY WILLOW 
(A selection of Salix mutabilis) 
A new low growing variety, hardy at 
least to Zone V. Large curved silver 
catkins appear very early. May be 
forced indoors as early as January first 
in this locality. 
1 yr. 12” $1.00 each. 
TAMARIX SUMMER GLOW 
(Selection of Tamarix pentandra) 
5 ft. (taller if not trimmed). Zone II. 
Rich wine-pink flowers, lacy and lovely 
in July against airy blue-green foliage. 
Both flowers and leaves are tiny and 
dainty. Tolerant of adverse conditions, 
even seashore. Grows tall and leggy 
unless cut back each spring. Blooms 
on new wood. 
1 yr. 10-12’ 70c each; 10 $6.00 
WEIGELA BOSKOOP GLORY 
A new color in weigelas, rich salmon 
pink, large flowers. Grows to about 5 
to 6 ft., hardy at least to Zone V. 
2 yr. T cut back to 12” $1.00 each; 
10 $9.00 
WEIGELA CANDIDA 
Zone V. White flowers in profusion, 
excellent companion to the red varieties. 
2 yr. T cut back to 12’ 90c ea., 10 $8 
WEIGELA FAIRY (Feerie) 
Zone V. Flowers appear earlier than 
most weigelas, huge trusses of uniform 
satin pink flowers. 
2 yr.T cut back to 12’ 85c ea., 10 $7.50 
WEIGELA NEWPORT RED 
6 ft. Zone IV. Large bright flowers with 
white stamens, one of the outstanding 
displays of the spring season. Very hardy. 
2 yr. T cut back to 12’ 85c each; 10 
$7.50; 100 $65.00 
WEIGELA VANICEKI. 
6 ft. Zone IV. Similar to above, slight- 
ly hardier, best for difficult regions. 
Flowers perhaps half a shade lighter than 
Newport but still very bright. 
2 yr. T cut back to 12’ 80c ea., 10 $7 
