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OUR GUARANTEE 
Our nursery stock is guaranteed to be true to name. 
If it proves otherwise we will replace free or refund 
the amount paid. 
We guarantee our nursery stock to be as represented, 
inspected, disease free and to reach you in live grow- 
ing condition. Examine carefully upon arrival and if 
- you are not satisfied return to us at once and we will 
replace free or refund the amount paid. 
ALL SHRUBS ARE POSTPAID 
Salzer’s ornamental flowering shrubs are perfectly 
hardy everywhere, they need no protection and last for 
years. 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
DOUBLE PINK. Branches loaded in May with large, 
double rose colored blossoms, 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., 90¢; 3 for $2.55. 
ARCTIC WILLOW 
BLUE LEAF. Another one of the newer, more un- 
usual shrub introductions. It was discovered north of 
the Arctic Circle. The foliage is a lovely gray-blue- 
green. It grows very dense and compactly to a mature 
height of only three feet. Can be trimmed and shaped 
as desired, thrives alike in dry or wet locations and in 
sun or shade. Ideal for inclusion in shrub plantings, 
for borders and a low hedge. 
Each, 15 to 18 ins., 65¢; 3 for $1.80. 
BEAUTY -BUSH 
An exceedingly handsome shrub. The foliage and habit 
of growth is very attractive, making it desirable the 
year round. 
Beauty Bush grows 6 to 7 feet high, erect and symmet- 
vical, producing long arching branches which in spring 
are simply covered with clusters of small, tubular pink 
flowers of the honeysuckle type, borne in such profu- 
sion that the bush is one cloud of delicate pink. Its 
amazing floriferous qualities make it highly desirable. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., $1.00; 3 for $2.85. 
Japan Barberry or Berberis Thunbergi 
JAPAN BARBERRY 
{Berberis Thunbergi.) Of dwarf growth, uniformly 
bushy and rounded, with thorny twigs. Very desirable 
as a low, compact hedge. It is covered with bright scar- 
let berries and the foliage turns to scarlet in fall. 2% ft. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., 75¢; 3 for $2.10. 
RED LEAVED BARBERRY 
The foliage is always a rich, lustrous, bronzy red. 
Throughout the summer this color is intensified until 
in the fall its foliage changes to vivid orange, scarlet, 
and red shades, and is followed by brilliant scarlet ber- 
ries. To develop its brilliant coloring, it should be 
planted in full exposure to the sun. 2% ft. 
Each, 144 to 2 ft., $1.15; 3 for $3.15. 
We also guarantee our nursery stock to grow and pro- 
duce if given intelligent handling and care. Weather 
conditions, carelessness and inexperience of the planter 
are beyond our control. Nevertheless, any nursery 
stock set out this spring and which fails to grow will 
be replaced at half price provided we are notified by 
Oct. 1, 1955, and your report includes remittance of one- 
half the purchase price. 
The above guarantee does not apply to House Plants—see page 32. 
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Butterfly Bush 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 
Buddleia or Summer Lilac. Shrubs of vigorous growth, 
flowers very sweet and fragrant. Buddleias are slow in 
starting their growth. When transplanted, the tops 
usually die down before the root starts growth. Allow 
fully one month before deciding it is not growing. It 
sometimes dies down to the ground in winter, but shoots 
forth quickly in spring. 4 to 6 feet. 
EMPIRE BLUE. (Plant Patent #557). The color is 
an Aster-blue with delicate lilac tone, the whole effect 
being an exquisite shade of soft blue. No other variety 
just like this. 
Each, 90¢; 3 for $2.55. 
PINK DAWN. The flower is a beautiful shade of pink 
throughout, produced in great abundance during the 
entire summer and fall. Excellent cut flower. 
Each, 85¢; 3 for $2.40. 
ROYAL RED. (Plant Patent 7556). Produces an 
abundance of 2 ft. sprays from July until frost. Color 
is a rich, royal purple intensified to almost red in 
certain lights. 
Each, 95¢; 3 for $2.70. 
BRIDAL WREATH See page 43. 
FLOWERING CRAB (Malus) 
ALMEY. Noted for its wealth of bloom and attractive 
fruits. Simply covered in spring with a profusion of 
fragrant rose-red flowers. Graceful in form. The 
charming flowers resemble roses and when in bloom, 
it is a striking subject. Very hardy. 12 ft. 
Each, 4 to 5 ft., $4.15; 3 for $12.00. 
\HOPA. Strong upright grower, its long, graceful, 
reddish branches thickly covered with showy rose-pink 
flowers in the spring. Beautiful and very hardy. 15 
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Each, 4 to 5 ft., $1.90; 3 for $5.40. 
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY 
Viburnum Americanum. Showy shrubs of vigorous 
growth, blooming freely in spring, 6 to 8 feet. Hand- 
some, dense, brilliant green foliage. Its red berries, 
which resemble cranberries, enliven the late summer 
and persist on bare branches into the winter. Very 
showy. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.20. 
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GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia) 
SPRING GLORY. Considered to be the loveliest of all 
Golden Bells. When in full bloom, the large soft yellow 
flowers cover the branches in such masses they literally 
bend with the weight. Usually produces twice as many 
Deutzia 
DEUTZIA 
LEMOINE. Best and loveliest of the Spring flowering 
Deutzias. In May the gracefully spreading and arching 
branches are completely covered with large gorgeous 
clusters of pure white flowers. Mature height is 4 to 
5 feet. Deutzia Lemoine is ideal for specimen place- 
ment with other shrubs, and for an informal hedge. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., $1.10; 3 for $3.00. 
Fire Bush (Cydonia Tnpenieay ; 
FIRE BUSH 
Cydonia Japonica. Flowering Quince. Early in spring 
it is completely covered with dazzling scarlet flowers, 
followed by small quince-shaped fruits which are quite 
fragrant. It is of bushy growth, 4 feet high, with small 
protecting thorns. Makes a fine hedge. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., 90¢; 3 for $2.55. 
SANFORD RED. This is a greatly improved type of 
Cydonia grown as a grafted plant. In color, quality 
and quantity of bloom and ability to establish itself, 
it is superior to the ordinary variety. 
Each, 1% to 2 ft., $1.75; 3 for $4.95. 
GOLDEN VICARY 
The thick, leathery leaves are a rich golden yellow and 
so the shrub ean actually be mistaken at a distance for 
a plant covered with yellow bloom. A vigorous upright 
grower, fully hardy, grows 4 to.5 feet. Plant in full 
sun. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., $1.10; 3 for $3.00. 
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Ne Coral Berry 
Pint, 
- CORAL BERRY 
_ Or Indian Currant. Low growing, spreading bushes 
of graceful habit, bearing small rose pink flowers in 
- summer, followed by small red berries which cluster in 
thick ropes along the slender branches and which re- 
- main until far into the winter. Valuable for shady 
locations. 3 to 5 feet. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., 60¢; 3 for $1.65. 
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flowers as common forsythia. The color, too, is much 
more pleasing and attractive although still bright and 
showy. Spring Glory is the variety to grow for flowers 
indoors. Branches cut in late winter and brought into 
the house, burst into bloom in a few days making a 
gorgeous show of color always enjoyed at that time 
of the year. Spring Glory is certainly just about the 
finest early spring blooming shrub possible to procure 
and an asset to anyone’s garden. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.20; 3 for $3.45. 
Honeysuckle Zabelli 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE 
ZABELLI. Bears masses of very showy, fragrant, 
bright crimson-red flowers, followed by berries during 
the fall. Grows 6 to & feet high and is a grand shrub 
at all times. Fine for shady locations where very few 
flowering plants thrive. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., 80¢; 3 for $2.25. 
