3S 4 ourstanDING NEW 
GIANT GLOWING PINK BLOOMS 
STERN’S EVERBLOOMING 
BOUQUET SPIREA 
(Spirea Macrothyrsa) 
We predict this wonderful new shrub from Europe will be- 
come an instant sensation in American Gardens. Stern's new 
Everblooming Bouquet Spirea produces a vigorous, well- 
shaped shrub 4 to 5 ft. in height. Grows well in full sun or 
partial shade; does well in all types of soil. In addition to be- 
ing an exceptionally outstanding ornamental, the huge flow: 
er trusses are extremely useful as a mid-summer cut flower. 
The tremendous 12-inch spikes of bright glowing pink 
flowers are so impressive that a single flower cluster appears 
to be a whole bouquet. Will bloom and bloom—all summer 
long. Foliage is an attractive blue-green. Thrives everywhere, 
even in dry places and slight shade. Maturity height 4-5 feet. 
Postpaid: Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00; 10 for $12.00. 
( 30 ) 
FLOWERING SHRUBS 
GET BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS NEXT SEASON. 
COLOR 
HARMONY 
PLANT NOW. . 
to Gloom the First 
branched bushes for immediate effect—will bloom in your garden the 
ft. apart, preferably 3 of ONE kind in a group for a most appealing landscape effect. Height listed after var- 
iety indicates size at maturity. Listed in order of blossoming time. Actual size at delivery 2-3 ft. or 3-4 ft. 
2988 A. WEEPING FORSYTHIA (Forsythia suspensa). 8-10 ft. BLOOMS LATE MARCH AND APRIL. 
“A Golden Bell whose long, slender branches are covered entirely with yellow blossoms as they 
droop gracefully to the ground. Postpaid: Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00; 10 for $12.00, 
AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR SHRUB 
FOR BEAUTY—FOR PROTECTION 
SPIREA 
STERN’S PINK ALMOND 
3608 A (PRUNUS GLANDULOSA) 
Thrilling early spring beauty! In April 
3830 A 
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rst year planted. Set them in the ground 
“WEATHER-PROOF” EARLY SPRING BEAUTY! 
FORSYTHIA, LYNWOOD GOLD 
Here’s the latest in real spring beauty] 
An outstanding new introduction from 
Ireland that will soon replace al] other 
deep yellow varieties of Forsythia. 
Its erect branches are literally covered with golden 
yellow flowers from top to bottom. Individual blooms 
are larger, fuller, of greater substance — and — are 
“weather-resistant."’ Blooming in full beauty right thru 
those spring rains and harsh weather. 
Excellent for cutting and flowering in the house in 
late winter. Maturity height 5-7 ft.. 
4 
Postpaid: Each $2.75; 3 for $7.50. 
4 NEW, OUTSTANDING SHRUBS 
(Group No. 55-SH-1) 
4 FLOWERING SHRUBS, 1 OF EACH 
(Please specify Burning Bush) 
8 FLOWERING SHRUBS, 2 OF EACH 
(Please specify Burning Bush) 
$10.00 
POSTPAID 
$19.00 
POSTPAID 
carl These mature plants—big well 
STERN'S “TRUE RED” 
2042 * FLOWERING QUINCE 
(CYDONIA JAPONICA RUBRA) 
and May, even before the leaves appear, 
these beautiful shrubs are literally buried 
beneath a flood of gorgeous very double 
rose-pink flowers about the size of ‘‘but- 
ton’’ mums. Makes a well rounded, well 
shaped bush 4-5 ft. tall. Thrives in full 
sun or partial shade in all sections of the 
country, from Canada to the Gulf. Does 
well in all types of soil and blooms abun- 
dantly, even when neglected. Our plants 
are specially grown on their own roots 
which will not produce ‘wild suckers.” 
Postpaid: Each $1.75; 
3 for $4.75; 10 for $15.00 
(SPIREA VAN HOUTTE]) 
A favorite everywhere because it can 
be grown everywhere. It tolerates shade 
and unfavorable city conditions. The pure 
white flowers literally cover the bush in 
May, cascading down in a gracefully 
arching manner, Grows 4-6 feet high. Ex- 
cellent as an individual specimen shrub, 
it can easily be trimmed into a gracefully 
shaped hedge. 
SPECIMEN PLANTS, 2-3 it. 
Postpaid: Each $1.25; 
3 for $3.50; 10 for $10.00. 
SPECIAL: HEDGE SIZE PLANTS (4990B) 
12-18 inches. Plant 2 feet apart. 
Postpaid: 10 for $4.50: 
25 for $10.00; 100 for $35.00. 
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WHITE SPIREA 
In April and May, before leaves appear, 
our new True Red Flowering Quince is 
covered with masses of brilliant flame- 
colored, semi-double rose-like flowers up 
to four inches across. Very showy, strik- 
ing shrub grows only 5-6 feet high, Daz- 
zling brilliant mass of color wherever 
planted. Very easy to grow (ideal for 
planting in wet, heavy ground). BEAUTI- 
FUL IN FOLIAGE, TOO! The young foliage 
is a purplish bronze at the tip of the 
branches, while the shiny bronze-green 
of the mature foliage forms a perfect 
background. 
Postpaid: Each $1.75; 
3 for $4.75; 10 for $15.00. 
FLOWERING QUINCE 
