MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA 31 
DECIDUOUS FLOWERING SHRUBS 
The planting of hardy shrubs has now become so im- 
portant that we have provided a full assortment of the 
most choice and desirable varieties. There is almost an 
indefinite number of species, from which, after careful 
trial, we have selected those varieties which we consider 
the most desirable for general planting. 
Pruning Shrubs. Many persons trim and shear shrubs 
into regular shapes, imagining that regular outline adds 
to their effect and beauty. While symmetry and regularity 
of form are to be admired in a shrub this quality should 
never be gained at the expense of health and natural 
grace. Each shrub has its own peculiarities of habit and 
foliage, and we should aim to preserve these characteris- 
tics as far as possible. Judicious pruning to secure health 
and vigor is necessary but trimming all kinds of shrubs 
into one form shows a lack of appreciation of natural 
beauty, to say the least. The old growth should be oc- 
casionally thinned out and the suckers and root sprouts 
removed when they appear. The best time, however for 
pruning all shrubs is when they are done flowering. 
We are growers of shrubs in a large way, and have as 
nice, vigorous plants as can be obtained anywhere. All 
shrubs are dug fresh from the nursery when shipment 
is made. 
Almond, Pink Flowering 
PRUNUS GLANDULOSA FLORA PLENA 
In full bloom before leaves appear. Dwarf, bushy, 
compact. 
a $2.00 
-4' 3.00 
Althea, Rose of Sharon 
Abundance of bloom from July to September. Wide 
diversity of color in the varieties. Beautiful screen or 
hedge. 
2-5: $ 1.50 each 
QaA4 2: 0Utes, 
4-5! 250" os 
Althea Varieties 
ARDENS. Double purple-blue 
COMPTE DE HAIMONT. Double Pink 
DUC DE BRABANT. Dark Red 
JEANNE D‘ARC. Double White 
POMPONE ROUGE. Double Red 
RUBIS. Single Red 
