Rose Tree of China. 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA. 
Triloba.) Every planting should contain the 
lovely ‘‘Rose Tree of China’’ pictured above. 
A small tree-like shrub, bearing such a profusion 
of beautiful clear pink blossoms in early spring 
that the branches are completely covered. Each, 
$1.75; 3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
(Prunus 
Hansa Rugosa Rose. 
ROSES. Hybrid tea roses, Rugosa roses and 
climbing rose are shown on the inside back 
cover page of this catalog. 
ROSA MULTIFLORA. Conservation mind- 
ed people are recommending this as a living 
fence for soil erosion contol and _ wildlife 
refuge. Not hardy in the Northern states al- 
though it has proven satisfactory in Southern 
Wisconsin. The thorny, bushy plants are 6 to 
8 feet tall and almost as wide if not trimmed. 
White flowers in June followed by red fruits 
relished by the birds. Plant 18 inches apart. 
Price: Seedlings: 25 for $2.85; 50 for $5.50; 
100 for $9.90, postpaid. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. For a fast growing, 
tall shrub, plant Russian Olive. Its blossoms 
are inconspicuous—its beauty is in the lovely 
silvery grey foliage. Often used as contrast with 
green foliaged shrubs, Each, $1.30; 3 for $3.65, 
postpaid, 
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Russian Olive. 
Snowberry. 
SNOWBERRY. 
Medium sized shrub, grow- 
ing 3 to 4 feet tall, bearing a profusion of 
milky white berries in fall. One of the finest 
shrubs for shady places. Bach, $1.25; 3 for 
$3.60, postpaid, 
Spirea Van Houttei. 
SPIREA. VAN HOUTTEI. (Hardy Bridal 
Wreath.) Slender bushy shrubs, upright in 
growth, but in May and June a fountain of 
arching, snowy white bloom. Each, $1.25; 3 for 
$3.60, postpaid, 
SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER. 12 to 
18-inch stock. Produces bright crimson blooms 
throughout the summer, Dwarf growing. Each, 
$1.30; 3 for $3.65, postpaid. 
VIBURNUM LANTANA. (Wayfaring 
Tree.) If you want a really fine tall growing 
shrub for a shady place, plant this. Foliage is 
thick, dark green and rich looking. Large, flat 
white blossoms in early spring, followed by 
large clusters of blue-black seeds in fall. Each, 
$1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
Viburnum Americana. 
~XVIBURNUM AMERICANA. 
High Bush Cranterry.) 
scarlet berries in the Fall and Winter is_ the 
distinguishing feature of this ornamental plant. 
Foliage changes to a beautiful red in the Fall. 
The flat white flowers appear in June against 
bright green foliage. Attains a_height of 7 to 
10 feet, Each, $1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
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(American 
Large bunches of shiny 
TAMARIX. A 
fine shrub to grow 
in sandy and poor 
soils. It is w slen- 
der branch shrub 
with feathery green 
foliage, and the 
blossoms appeur in 
July in delicate 
feathered sprays of 
pink, For best. re- 
sults they should 
be eut back to two 
or three feet each 
spring to encourage 
more rapid growth 
and more abundant 
bloom, Bach, $1.75; 
3 for $4.50, post- 
paid. 
A Spray of Weigela. 
WEIGELA, VANICEKI. One 
of the best, hardy, newer shrubs, pro- 
ducing hundreds of lovely rosy red 
trumpet shaped flowers in May 
and June with scattered blooms 
throughout the season, They make 
wonderful bouquets. Bush thrives 
in sun or partial shade and grows 
to a height of 6 ft. Every home 
planting should have one of these. 
Bach, $2.10; 3 for $5.75, postpaid. 
The Snowball is 
SNOWBALL. 
always ready with its load of white 
ball blooms to supply the necessary 
decoration for Memorial Day. Each, 
$1.60; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. 
HARDY VINES 
ENGELMANII IVY. It has a fo- 
linge which turns to bright crim- 
sen in the fall. Hardier than the 
Boston Ivy and will do well in any 
situation, 3-year vines. Each, $1.25; 
3 for $3.60, postpaid. 
BOSTON IVY. (Veitchi.) The well 
known vine for covering brick and 
stone work. Clings better than Engel- 
manii. Bach, $1.50; 3 for $4.25, post- 
paid. 
BITTERSWEET. (Celastrue Scandens.) A 
native climbing or twining plant, with fine, large 
leaves, yellow flowers and clusters of orange 
capsuled fruit. It grows 10 to 12 feet in a season. 
Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.60, postpaid. 
CHINESE PURPLE WISTERIA. Has very 
beautiful clusters of pale blue flowers in May 
and June, also frequently blooms again in the 
fall. Grafted stock, each, $2.00, postpaid. 
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLE, FLAME, 
Flowers are trumpet shaped, flame red outside 
and golden yellow inside. Delightfully fragrant 
especially in the evenings. Blooms from June 
until frost. Bach, $1.85; 3 for $4.85, postpaid. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
PRIVET AMOOR, (Siberian.) A fine upright 
shrub, almost evergreen with pure white flowers 
in June followed by purple seed pods. 1 to 144- 
foot stock, 5 for $2.00; 10 for $4.75, postpaid. 
By express f.o.b. nursery, 100 for $29.50. 
BARBERRY, RED LEAF. Habit the same 
as the well-known green Barberry, but the leaves 
are a beautiful, deep red. If planted in very 
sunny position, the color is intense. Bach, $1.35; 
83 for $3.50, postpaid. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI. Dense growing, 
thorny shrub, with drooping yellow flowers f0l- 
lowed by bright red berries which hang all 
winter. A good plant to use aS a protection for 
evergreens, 1 to 1%/2-foot stock, 80c each; 10 
for $6.50, postpaid. By express f.o, b. nursery, 
100 for $58.00. 
FAST GROWING SHADE TREES 
CHINESE ELM. Very popular due to the 
fact that it is probably the most rapid growing 
shade tree. Its leaves are much smaller than 
those of the common elm. It is a fine shaped 
tree, extremely hardy, and will thrive on poor 
soils and in dry locations. A heavy seeder so 
not desirable near gardens. 4 to 5-foot trees. 
Bach, $1.80; 3 for $4.50, postpaid. 
SEEDLINGS. 1% to 2-foot stock: 
$1.60; 50 for $7.00, postpaid. 
MOUNTAIN ASH. Valued for its large clus- 
ters of orange-red, berries that attract the birds 
throughout the fall, Foliage colors yellow in the 
fall. 4 to 5-foot trees. Each, $2.50; 3 for $6.75, 
postpaid. 
SILVER MAPLE, (Soft Maple.) 4 to 5-foot 
trees. A well-known ornamental tree with wide 
spreading slender branches, Each, $1.85; 3 for 
$5.00, postpaid. 
10 for 
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