FLOWERING 
SHRUBS 
ARE PREPAID TO YOUR DOOR 
Shrubs are the basic part of a 
landscape planting, as they provide 
an abundance of blossom, a varied 
foliage texture and color, as well 
as ornamental berries in many va- 
rieties. There are shrub varieties 
for almost all needs. If you have 
a special problem we will be glad 
to assist you in your selection of 
plants. 
HOW TO PLANT SHRUBS 
Do not let the roots become dry. Keep them covered at 
all times with damp sacks or something similar. 
Cut off broken or bruised roots just above place of in- 
jury. Shorten any roots that are overlong with a sharp 
knife or sharp pruning shears. See above. 
1. Trim back shrub one-third to one-half. 
2. Set as deep or slightly deeper than originally planted. 
3. Dig generous holes, so roots can spread out naturally. 
4. Loosen soil at bottom of hole. 
5. Work soil in around roots and tramp firmly. 
6. Use water to settle soil, then straighten plant and fill 
hole with loose soil. 
ABELIA—See Broadleaf Evergreens. 
ALMOND, Double Flowering Pink; Prunus glandulosa plena. 
One of the most showy shrubs in early April, with its many 
double pink flowers about an inch across, clustered thickly 
along the slender branches before the leaves are developed; 
grows 2 to 4 ft. high; prune after blooming. 18 to 24 in., 95¢ 
each; 3 for $2.75. 
ALTHEA, Rose of Sharon. Hollyhock- 
like flowers in late summer to fall; 
upright habit, attaining 10 to 15 feet; 
easily grown. Colors; Double Pink, 
Double Red, Double White. 18 to 24 
in., 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 2 to 3 ft., 
95c each; 3 for $2.70. 
BARBERRY, Japanese or Thunberg’s; 
Green. Dwarf, dense, compact, spread- 
ing habit; graceful spiny branches; 
dwarf leaves coloring brilliantly in 
autumn; scarlet berries %-inch long in October and later; ex- 
cellent for foundation planting and hedges. 15 to 18 in., 70c 
each; 3 for $1.95. 18 to 24 in., 85c each; 3 for $2.40. 
BARBERRY, Red-Leaved Japanese or Red Thunberg’s Berberis 
Thunbergi atropurpurea. A very showy shrub for lending all- 
summer color to the border, with its rich, lustrous metallic or 
bronzy red foliage, if planted in full sun; becomes green in 
shade; scarlet berries in fall and winter; holds its leaves later 
in autumn than the green-leaved Japanese. Does not produce 
wheat rust. 15 to 18 in., 80c each; 3 for $2.25. 18 to 24 in., 95c 
each; 3 for $2.70. 
SPIREA, Blue Mist. Covered with powdery blue-fringed flow- 
ers. From mid-summer till frost, this graceful shrub with sil- 
very foliage is an excellent addition to any planting. Grows 
2 to 8 feet high and about as broad. 2-yr. plants, $1.10 each; 
3 for $3.00. 
Althea 
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