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Hydrangea, Arborescens Grandiflora 
HYDRANGEA 
One of the finest of all shrubs. Desirable for their 
massiveness of bloom and long flowering season. 
ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA (Hills of Snow). 
Constantly in bloom from July until frost. 3 to 5 feet. 
Handsome foliage and great clusters of rounded snow- 
white flowers. Excellent for solid, low borders, espe- 
cially in partial shade, and for growing on north side 
of house. One of the finest of all our shrubs, very hardy, 
the big heads of bloom making a beautiful display. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., 89¢; 3 for $2.50. 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. The immense heads 
of bloom, often a foot long, are pointed, cream color in 
bud, pure white when fully expanded, changing to 
pink and bronze with age, and finally to brown when 
frosted. Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet. The blooms are 
often used for interior decorating for winter, after 
they have been frosted. 
Each, 114 to 2 ft., 90¢; 3 for $2.55. 
BLUE HYDRANGEA. Dozens of great compact flower 
heads of intense azure blue. Grows 8 to 5 ft. high de- 
pending on location. Hardy, except in severest climates. 
To insure blue blooms, we include special material with 
instructions on use. Field grown plants, 
Each, $1.50; 3 for $4.20, 
Lilac, Persian Purple 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS 
Larger flowers, improved form of bush and a more 
penetrating fragrance, feature these French forms of 
the Lilac. They are a vast improvement over the older 
poEms and are highly desirable. Very hardy. 8 ft. April 
an ay. 
BELLE de NANCY. A double flowering variety, with 
huge rose colored panicles, softened by the white in the 
center of each floret. An extremely lovely lilac. 
CHARLES JOLY. Double, purple-red, considered one 
of the best of the dark reds. Upright growing and the 
rather large blooms are held well above the foliage. 
Very striking. 
FIRMAMENT. Single. Stands right at the top among 
all good lilacs. The panicle is large, of graceful loose 
formation and the color is a beautiful shade of light 
blue without any trace of pink. A ‘‘must have.’ 
MME. LEMOINE. Double. Considered to be the best 
pure white lilac. Healthy, strong growing, free bloom- 
ing and one of the most fragrant of all lilacs. 
Any of the above: Each, 11% to 2 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.35. 
PERSIAN PURPLE LILAC 
ROTHOMAGENSIS (Sometimes called Red Chinese). 
One of the most beautiful lilacs grown, with masses of 
reddish lavender flowers. Hardy in any climate, 
blooming. a little later than the French Hybrids, Usual- 
ly blooms first year after planting. 
2 to 3 ft., Each, $1.15; 3 for $3.30. 
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Rose Tree of China 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
PRUNUS TRILOBA. The earliest flowering of the 
hardy shrubs. Before the leaves come out its branches 
are hidden under a fleecy cloud of bright pink double 
blossoms like small roses. A rare, breath-taking sight, 
especially when it reaches its full height of 6 to 7 ft. 
Truly one of the loveliest of all flowering shrubs.: 
Should be in every garden and is recommended for all 
regions. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.35. 
Philadelphus Cévtnarius : 
MOCK ORANGE 
PHILADELPHUS. Desirable shrubs, long a favorite 
with orange-blue fragrant white blossoms in May and 
June. 
CORONARIUS. The lovely old fashioned Sweet Mock 
Orange. Large white single flowers with a creamy 
tinge. 8 ft. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., 85¢; 3 for $2.40. 
MINNESOTA SNOW FLAKE. (Plant Pat. No. 538.) 
All double, exceptionally sweet scented, glistening white 
flowers, very freely produced from top to bottom of 
the bush! 8 ft., but can be kept trimmed to any height 
for dwarf situations. It is so free-flowering, and the 
white flowers so completely cover the bush, that it is 
a veritable cloud of snow flakes. May-June. 
Each, 114-2 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.35. 
VIRGINAL. The double flowering Mock Orange, that 
received a first-class certificate from the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society! Large, double, pure snow-white 
flowers, in clusters of 5 to 7, the individual blooms 
two inches and more in diameter. 8 ft. 
Each, 144 to 2 ft., 90¢; 3 for $2.55. 
Rose of Sharon 
ROSE OF SHARON 
ALTHEA. Very colorful shrubs. Huge flowers like 
roses, 2 to 4 inches across, appear in August and early 
September, when flowers are scarce. 8 ft. Will with- 
stand extremely dry weather and grows well in dry loca- 
tions. They leaf out slowly the first season after trans- 
planting, and often remain dormant well into July. 
We offer the best varieties. 
DOUBLE PINK™ DOUBLE PURPLE 
DOUBLE DARK RED 
Any of the above: Each, 2 to 3 ft., 75¢; 3 for $2.10. 
Red Bud or Judas Tree 
RED BUD 
JUDAS TREE. Small tree 15 feet high, covered very 
profusely in early spring, before the leaves appear, 
with pretty deep pink flowers, very showy. The foliage 
is handsome and distinct. 
Each, 3 to 4 ft., $1.90; 3 for $5.40. 
Satzern Snowball 3 
SNOWBALL 
The showy Snowball grows about 8 feet high and 
flowers lavishly in spring. Of vigorous and luxuriant 
growth. Its large, lovely, white balls of bloom are borne 
ie end of May, and make a brave show for Decoration 
ay. 
Each, 11% to 2 ft., $1.15; 3 for $3.30. 
FLOWERING PLUM 
PURPLE LEAF (Prunus cistena). A beautiful shrub 
the foliage of which is rich purple-red, holding this 
color well throughout the season. In the early spring 
it produces myriads of small pink flowers. Plant in 
full sun. It grows only 5 to 6 ft. high and is very hardy. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 for $4.35. 
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Rose Acacia 
ROSE ACACIA 
Pink Locust or Sweet Pea Tree 
ROBINIA HISPIDA. The charming shrub grows 5 
feet tall, and is much appreciated because of the 
abundance of its large, loose clusters of beautiful clear 
pink flowers, somewhat like Sweet Pea blossoms, borne 
in May and June. The fuzzy brown branches and small, 
oval, locust-like foliage make it interesting at all times. 
Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 for $3.45. 
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