OLDS’ HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Our Hardy Ornamental Shrubs are 
to 2 feet high unless otherwise specified. 
shrubs we offer with southern stock that 
all strong, 
Please do not compare the high quality northern grown 
is offered by 
field grown transplanted stock, measuring 1% 
so many mail order. concerns, Such stock 
does not have the vigor nor will it give the all around satisfaction so much desired in the present 
All nursery 
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if possible. 
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept orders for 
U.S.A. or the following states—Florida 
Hopa Flowering Crab. 
‘CRAB (Flowering) Hopa. A red flowering 
grab with darkish red bark and foliage. Excep- 
tionally hardy. 4 to 5-foot trees. Each, $2.50; 
8 for $6.75, postpaid, 
CRAB. (Oriental Flowering.) Similar to the 
American varieties such as Hopa but resistant 
to cedar rust. The dwarf trees are literally 
covered with pink blossoms in May and are a 
beautiful sight when in bloom, 4 to 5-foot trees. 
Each, $2.50; 3 for $6.75, postpaid. 
ALMOND, FLOWERING PINK. A 
charming shrub of medium height, Pink double 
rose-like flowers completely cover the stems in 
May before the foliage appears. Each, $1.50; 3 
for $4.00, postpaid. 
BEAUTY BUSH. (Kolkwitzia.) A Chinese 
shrub worthy of a place in American gardens. 
The bush is 6 to 8 feet tall and droops to the 
ground when in bloom, The deep pink flowers 
with yellow-brown throats are borne in clusters 
OF poet stems. Bach, $1.80; 3 for $4.85, post- 
pa / 
BUTTERFLY BUSH. (Buddleia.) CHARM-. 
ING. Large lavender pink flowers resembling 
Lilac blossoms appear on long graceful 
Blooms from July to frost. Grows 4 to 6 feet 
in height, Flowers 
which dies to the ground after heavy 
Comes up from the roots each year. Each, $1. 50; 
3 for $4.00, postpaid. 
COTONEASTER. (Acutifolia.) A very 
dense growing shrub with glossy, dark green, 
ovai leaves. Fast becoming the favorite hedge 
plant where privet does not prove hardy, They 
prefer a sunny location and well drained soil, 
Attains a height in the North of 6 to 8 feet. 
Each, $1.30; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
Forsythia, 
stock is packed separately 
We will fill your 
WEATHER PERMITS DIGGING 
are produced on soft wood, Bist 
freezing. s 
station near 
ORDERS 
ABOUT 
and sent direct from our growing 
order at the proper time for planting. 
WHICH IS USUALLY 
nursery stock to outside the borders of the 
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and California. 
Tartarian Pink Honeysuckle. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN PINK. 
A rapid grower. Attains a height of 8 to 12 feet. 
Blooms during May. Has slender, upright branches 
and small bright pink flowers followed by orange 
yellow berries. A good plant for tall hedges. 
Each, $1.30; 3 for $3.65, postpaid. 
HONEYSUCKLE, TARTARIAN RED. 
(Zabelli.) This is the first and only really red 
Honeysuckle in existence. It grows to a tall 
stately bush, similar to the pink tartarian, but 
the blooms are a brilliant red, followed by red 
completely covering the bush. One of 
tall growing shrubs you can plant. 
8 for $4.25, postpaid. 
berries, 
the finest 
Each, $1.60; 
spikes. .» 3% 
A Spray of Hydrangea, Paniculata. 
HYDRANGEA P. G. Creamy white flowers 
changing to pink; borne freely in immense pan- 
icles. Easily grown, beginning to bloom the first 
of July and continuing until fall. Each, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
LILAC, PERSIAN. Has 
flowers and attains a height of only 
bright purple 
5 to 6 feet. 
Blooms during May and June. Each, $1.60; 3 
for $4.25, postpaid. 
LILAC, COMMON. Lilacs are hardy and 
free flowering. Flowers in the spring and early 
summer, The purple is most widely known and 
grown, White or purple. State. color wanted. 
Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
“GOLDEN ELDER. A fine shrub for color 
contrast. The golden yellow beauty of its foliage 
against the background of green shrubs is most 
attractive. Plant in full sunshine to bring out 
the color. The white flowers are large and flat. 
Plant grows to a height of six to eight feet. 
Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
FORSYTHIA. (Golden Bell.) One of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom. Strong vigorous shrubs 
with many branches which become clothed with 
bright golden yellow flowers before the leaves 
appear. Plant in sun, Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, 
postpaid. 
FREE PLANTING INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 
is attached to every shipment, 
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NURSERY STOCK GUARANTEE, If 
our nursery stock does not meet with your entire 
approval it may be returned to us and the amount 
paid will be gladly refunded, including transpor- 
tation expense. We do not guarantee growth 
after planting as soil, improper planting, weather. 
insects, and other conditions beyond our control 
must be considered. 
The L, L. Olds Seed Co. will replace on satis- 
factory proof, all stock that may prove untrue 
to the description under which it is sold, or at 
its option, may refund the amount paid therefor: 
but in no“case shall they be liable for any sum 
greater than the amount originally received for 
said stock. Unless accepted on these terms 
goods are to be returned at once and purchase 
price wail be refunded 
Md. Lemoine. Pres, Grevy. 
French Lilacs, 
FRENCH LILACS. There are few shrubs 
of rarer beauty than the Hybrid French Lilacs, 
We offer three of the finest varieties. These 
lilacs bloom much younger and far more profusely 
than the common types. The coloring is rare and 
the fragrance exquisite. 
CHAS. X. Huge panicles of reddish purple. 
MD.LEMOINE. Lovely double milky-white. 
PRES. GREVY. Enormous double blos- 
soms of pale blue and pink. 
Prices of all three varieties: Each, $2.10; 3 
for $5.75, postpaid. 
ORIENTAL QUINCE. Medium growing. 
Fine glossy dark green foliage with large double 
orange-scarlet blossoms early in the spring. 
Plant in front of tall shrubs, Each, $1.30; 
for $3.65, postpaid. 
-_\ PURPLE LEAVED PLUM. 
“(Prunus Newport.) 8 to 10 feet, A 
small tree or shrub. The foliage and 
young shoots are a rich reddish-purple 
which they retain throughout the sea- 
son. Color contrasts beautifully with 
other shrubs. Very hardy. Each, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
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Chas. X, 
LANC. Attains a height of 6 feet 
Completely covered with pure white 
double blooms in large clusters. Sweet 
orange blossom fragrance, Each, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
PHILADELPHUS, VIRGINAL. 
The largest blossoming variety and as 
fragrant as the above sort. Grows 6 to 
8 feet tall. 
a gardenia, 
postpaid, 
Flowers are waxy white as 
Each, $1.75; 3 for $4.50, 
Philadelphus Bouquet Blane, 
