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PLANT FLOWERING TREES FOR SPLASHES OF COLOR IN YOUR SPRING LANDSCAPE 
Flowering trees add color and charm wherever they are used. May 
be readily adapted to any landscape plan, from the smallest city 
lot to large suburban and country grounds. Grow larger than 
shrubs, but are smaller at maturity than most shade trees. Even the 
91 GC 5712—Pinx FLowerinc Docewoop. (Cornus florida rubra). 
(4) Blooms in early spring. The familiar four-petaled flower with dark 
splash in center. Grows 12 to 15 ft. tall. A very showy tree with 
large rose-pink flowers_that appear before the leaves. Foliage 
bronze-red in fall, red berries in abundance. Grows in sun or shade. 
Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Plant in spring only. 2-3 ft. size. Pre- 
PICHIA Tesora eet iy ey ee ee eae Mean eae Each $4.75; 3 for $13.50 
(0) FLOWERING Crass. Bloom in early spring. Usually grow 
12 to 15 ft. tall. So covered with blossoms you can hardly 
see the branches. Varieties below are exceptionally fine. May be 
planted in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones, Shipped Prepaid 
(B) 91 GC 5703—Atmey Cras. Exciting new variety. Beautifully 
formed tree grows 12 to 15 ft. in height. Large, fiery-crimson flowers 
produce scarlet fruit in fall. Blooms when very young. 4 to 5-ft. size. 
ShippedsPrepaidi=.sahistoe oe kee Each $2.95; 3 for $8.25 
(C) 91 GC 5700—Becutet‘s Cras. (Malus ioensis plena), Only flow- 
ering crab with true double blossoms. Round buds, fragrant pink 
rose-like flowers, Does not bear edible fruit. 3-4 ft. size. 
Shipped: Prepaid 3 as ast Soa Each $2.85; 3 for $8.25 
(D) 91 GC 5701—Hopa Cras. (Malus ioensis). One of the best red 
flowering crabs. Crimson buds, rose-colored flowers. F oliage red in 
early spring. Jelly-apples line every branch in fall. 4-5 ft. size. 
Shipped) Prepaid. i). nan ee, eee Each $2.25; 3 for $6.25 
91 GC 5702—MutticoLor 4-1n-] Crap. (Not pictured). Interesting 
new development, with five different varieties grafted onto one root 
system. Includes Hopa and Almey described above; Eley, with red 
foliage and single pink flowers; Red Silver with silvery foliage, 
crimson flowers, and maroon-red fruit; and Parkman with semi- 
double pink flowers. 4-5 ft. size. Prepaid. Each $4.50; 3 for $12.75 
(E) 91 GC 5704—Douste FLowerinc PEaAcH, CAMELLIA. (Prunus 
persica). Blooms in mid-spring, Grows to 15 ft. Produce an abund- 
ance of bloom at an earlier age than any other flowering tree. 
Large, fragrant, double rose-red blossoms. Does not bear fruit. 
Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Plant in spring only. 4-5 ft. size. Pre- 
CIA Ses vitae Mets ete ean Each $2.75; 3 for $7.50 
91 GC 5718—Purp.e FRINGE. (Cotinus coggygria). Also known as 
“Smoke Tree’’. Grows 12 to 15 ft. high. Blooms in early summer, 
Billowy, misty purplish-gray flowers. Dense green summer foliage, 
brilliant fall foliage. Prefers dry, sunny location, and light soil. 
Hardy in all zones. May be planted in spring or fall. 3-4-ft. size. 
Shipped Prepdid sete a ee Each $2.75; 3 for $7.80 
youngest trees produce an abundance of flowers in early spring be- 
fore other plants have leafed out. Many produce brilliant berries or 
fruit to brighten the fall landscape. See Page 13 for Zone Map, Page 
22 for hints on landscaping and Page 64 for shipping information. 
91 GC 5716—Repsup. (Cercis canadensis). Blooms in early spring. 
Grows to 20 ft. This is the shrub form, but can be pruned to grow 
in tree form. Thousands of tiny lilac-pink blossoms cover the branches 
and trunk, followed by dark green heart-shaped leaves. Hardiest of 
all profuse-flowering trees. Hardy in all zones. Grows in almost any 
soil, but needs moisture. Plant in spring or fall. 3 to 4-ft. size. 
Shipped! Prepaidsa es mec cen mae ccoeeee Each $2.25; 3 for $6.25 
91 GC 5721—Macno.tiA SOULANGEANA. Usually grows to 10 ft. 
Blooms in early spring. Most hardy, most majestic magnolia for 
northern climates. A spectacular profusion of large, tulip-shaped 
white flowers 6 to 9 in. across, before the leaves appear. Outer petals 
tinted rosy-pink, edged with deep purple. May be allowed to grow 
in shrub form or trained to grow in tree form. Large shiny leaves. . 
Hardy zones 1 through 7, protect in zone 8. Plant in spring only. 
2 to 3 ft. size. ‘ 
Shipped: Prepatdl. sock. ee ea ee ee Each $5.25; 3 for $14.95 
91 GC 5710—Paut’s Scarter HAwTHORNE. (Crataegus oxycantha 
pauli). Blooms in late spring. Grows to 15 ft. Deep scarlet double 
flowers. Small red jelly apples in fall. Plant in spring only. Hardy in 
zones | through 8. 4 to 5-ft. size. Prepaid... ..Each $3.95; 3 for $11.25 
(K) 91 GC 5715—Mountain Asx. (Sorbus aucuparia). Usually grows 
to 25 ft. White flowers in spring followed by orange berries. 
Attracts songbirds, Thrives in partial shade. Plant in spring or fall. 
Hardy in all zones. 6 to 8-ft. size. Prepaid. .Each $5.25; 3 for $14.95 
91 GC 5711—Go.pen Cuain Tree. (Laburnum vossi). Blooms in 
spring. Grows to 20 ft. Golden-yellow flower chains 18 to 20 inches 
long. Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Plant in spring only. 3 to 4-ft. size. 
PROD Giclee waaay ih Apa ae Each $4.95; 3 for $14.25 
= 91 GC 5727—Newport PurpLe LEAF PLuM. (Prunus Newport). Pro- 
(w) duces an abundance of small pink flowers in early spring, but its 
landscape value lies in the year-round beauty of the reddish-purple 
foliage. Beautifully branched, upright in habit, symmetrical torm. 
Hardy all zones. 3 to 4-ft. size. Prepaid..... Each $2.95; 3 for $8.25 
91 GC 5720—Pinx FLowenrine Locust, Rose Acacia. (Robinia hispida). 
(Not pictured). Shrub form. Blooms in spring. Usually grows to 15 ft. 
Delicate pink sweet-pea shaped flowers. Beautiful foliage. Plant in 
spring or fall. Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Protect in zone 8. 3 to 4-ft. size, 
Shipped Prepaid cns foe tl seer ee eee Each $2.25; 3 for $6.25 
91 GC 7590—Mimosa Tree. (Not pictured). Lacy, fern-like foliage is 
pale green in color. Fluffy pink flowers for several weeks. Excellent 
lawn tree. Very popular for the South. Hardy in zones 1 through 5. 
Sito; 3l2-ft size (Prepaid. cascs oa ee ee Each $1.49; 3 for $4.19 
PLANT GRACEFUL, COLORFUL VINES TO SOFTEN THE ARCHITECTURAL LINES OF YOUR HOME 
DECORATIVE CLEMATIS VINES 
(n) Ae (u) All Jackmani Hybrid except Sweetautumn. Clematis have 
the biggest flowers, most variety of shape and color of any 
group of hardy vines. Usually grow to about 10 ft. tall (except 
Sweetautumn 20 ft.). Plants die down to the ground each winter 
but grow up again next year. Often bloom first year. Do best in 
rich, deep, well-drained soil. Hardy but protect in winter in zones 
8 and 9. Plant spring only. Trellises for Clematis appear on Page 51. 
(N) 91 GC 2610—Jacxmani. Blooms all summer. Unusually large 
velvety purple-blue flowers. Most widely grown of all Clematis. 
(P) 91 GC 2613—Crimson Star. Blooms all summer, Extremely vigor- 
ous. Saucer-size flowers of brilliant red cover the vine. 
(R) 91 GC 2611—Ramona. Blooms freely throughout the summer, 
Large lavender-blue flowers, dark anthers. 
PRICES OF ABOVE CLEMATIS—Shipped Prepaid 
State Catalog Number—Potted plants................. Each $1.25 
91 GC 2615—Co.uection LARGE CLEMATIS. Includes 1 each Jack- 
mani, Ramona and Crimson Star. Prepaid.......... All 3 for $3.45 
(T) 91 GC 2623—ComTEsse DE BoucHARD. Blooms during summer 
and early fall. Deeply veined petals of satiny rose, with lighter 
colored midrib: /Prenaidiae ie ts earn gt in Fae Each $1.40 
(U) 91 GC 2618—Sweerautumn (C. paniculata). Grows to 20 ft. 
Blooms in fall. Mass of dainty white flowers. Prepaid...... Each 80c 
91 GC 5542—WistTaRIA PuRPLE (W. frutescens). Blooms in spring. 
Grows to 20 ft. Big clusters of fragrant purple blooms. Requires 
full sun, and plenty of moisture. Thrive in zones 1 through 7. Pro- 
tect in winter in zones 6 and 7. Wards plants are propagated from 
flowering wood—sure to bloom. Prepaid........... .....Each $1.00 
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HARDY EASY-TO-GROW VINES 
(w) re Vines thrive in any ordinary soil and grow more beautiful 
each year. May be planted in spring or fall. Shipped Pre- 
paid from Nursery at proper planting time. See Page 13 for zone map, 
(W) 91 GC 5532—Sinver Lace Vine (Polygonum auberti). Blooms late’ 
summer through fall. Fast growing. Usually climbs to 25 ft. Covered 
with misty foam-like white flowers. Disease-resistant. Hardy Zones 2 
through 7, Best in full sun. Shipped Préepaidze.3 see Each $1.00 
(X) 91 GC 5538—Bosrton Ivy. (Parthenocissus tricuspidata). Very tall 
growing with spreading habit. Glossy dark green over-lapping leaves - 
change to brilliant red in fall. Clings to any surface, Hardy, but 
protect in zones 8 and 9. Shipped Prepaid............... Each 80c 
(Y) 91 GC 5541—Trumper Vine (Campsis radicans). Blooms late 
summer. Usually climbs 12 ft. Flaming red trumpet shaped flowers, 
Prefers rich moist soil, sun. Hardy all zones. Prepaid east Each 85¢ 
(Z) 91 GC 5539—Hatu’s Honrysucx.e (Lonicera japonica halliana). 
Blooms all summer and fall. Usually grows about 20 ft. Fragrant white 
flowers. Blue-green foliage remains until mid-winter. Easy to grow in 
sun or light shade. Hardy all zones, Prepaid............... Each 70c 
(AA) 91 GC 5525—Gotpriame Honeysucx.e (Lonicera heckrotti), 
Flowers in summer and early fall. Usually climbs to 15 ft. Fragrant 
clusters of deep scarlet trumpets lined with gold. Glossy blue-green 
foliage is evergreen in mild climates. Hardy all zones. For sun or 
shade. Shipped Prepaid... ovis 6 hs esse Seon ee Each 85¢ 
(BB) 91 GC $537—Bitrersweet, ORIENTAL (Celastrus orbiculata), Yel- 
low flowers in early summer, orange berries in fall. May be dried to 
make winter bouquets. Very tall growing, Plant 2 or more for cross- 
Pollination. Hardy in all Zones. Prepaid..........,........ Each 85c 
