GIANT BEAUTIFUL BLUE ALTHEA 
This gorgeous, unusually attractive shrub is truly an Aristocrat. It is ex- 
ceedingly beautiful and picturesque. This rare new variety flowers late in | 
summer after most other shrubs are out of bloom. The large flowers are often 
three inches across, and every branch is completely covered with lustrous lovely 
blue flowers from June until frost. Unlike most other flowers as the season 
advances it becomes more gorgeous and the vivid pure blue becomes more out- 
standing. Here is a shrub that will thrive under the most unfavorable condi- | 
tions. It is not particular of the kind of soil, does well in low damp places and | 
thrives in poor soil where there is but little moisture. It adapts itself to either 
sun or shade. 2 yr. transplanted 2 to 3 foot, $1.00 each. 
CALYCANTHUS (The Sweet-Scented Shrub)—A fragrant shrub with choco- 
late colored flowers and shiny green leaves. Blooms nearly all summer. Grows to 
be set 4 to 5 feet apart in ordinary soil. 
$1.65. 18 to 24 inch, 85¢ each. 
RED LEAF BARBERRY—There is nothing 
so strikingly brilliant in hardy shrubbery as 
our genuine true-red strain of Red Leaf Bar- 
berry. Its abundance of thick, purplish ma- 
roon leaves glisten in the sun, contrasting with 
the green and yellow of other plants. Valu- 
able for single specimens, corner groups, and solid border hedges. 
out early in spring and remain into winter. Bush is covered with red berries which 
a height of about 8 to 10 feet. Should 
2 year, 12 to 18 inch, 65¢ each; 3 for 
last all winter. 
SMOKE TREE or Pur- 
ple Fringe (Rhus Cot- 
inus)—One of the most 
picturesque and unus- 
ual of the small orna- 
mental trees. Its beau- 
tiful foliage of dense 
green is surmounted in 
autumn with loose, 
feathery masses of tiny blue flowers, giving the entire 
tree the appearane of a dense cloud of smoke—a truly 
beautiful sight on any lawn. Do not confuse this with 
Cotinoides, an inferior southern species, frequently offer- 
ed, but which is not the true Smoke Tree, and which is 
always unsatisfactory. Our stock is guaranteed true Rhus 
Cotinus—all Michigan grown. Transplanted 12 to 18 
inch 60¢ each; 18 to 24 inch 85¢ each; Heavy 2 to 3 foot, 
$1.50 each. Extra Heavy 3 to 4 ft. $2.25 each. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE—PBright red, bell-like flow- 
ers cover the plant in June and keep coming off and on 
all summer. Valuable in any planting for its big, dark 
green, glossy leaves. Best in partial shade. Grows 3 to 
5 feet. Heavy 18 to 24 inch transplants, 85¢ each; 12 
to 18 inch 70¢ each; 3 for $1.95. 
Heavy 2 to 3 ft. $1.25 each. 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI—A 
fine old favorite which has done 
more to beautify American 
lawns and porches than any 
shrub or bush known. Especially 
suitable for hedges, making a 
Zilke’s Genuine Smoke Tree 
close, compact growth. Tall, 
spreading, vigorous’ grower. 
Small, dainty leaves, blooms 
late May and June, becomes a 
mass of snowy white along the 
entire length of the branches. 
Excellent rooted well branched, 18 to 24 inch plants, 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.00; 2 to 3 foot 48¢ 
each; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.25. Heavy 3 to 4 foot 65¢ 
each; 3 for $1.85; 10 for $5.50. Heavy 4 to 5 ft. 85¢ each; 
3 for $2.25; 10 for $7.00. 
MOSS LOCUST—Sacred to Masonry. Elegant shrub 
with light green pinnate leaves and long, graceful clus- 
ters of pea-shaped, rose-pink flowers during the months 
of June and July. 15 to 18 inch 70¢ each; 3 for $1.95. 
Spiraea Van Houtteil 
Heavy 12 to 18 inch plants 
Heavy 18 to 24 inch plants 
Heavy 2 to 3 foot plants 
Heavy 3 to 4 foot plants 
4 YEAR TRANSPLANTS, HEAVY ROOTED, EXTRA WELL BRANCHED. 
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The Sweet-Scented Shrub 
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DEUTZIA PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—Beautiful charm- 
ing white flowers, tinted pink outside, cluster thickly all 
along the branches in June. Wonderful for cutting. Long 
narrow, green leaves. Grows 5 to 6 feet. Trim as desir- 
ed. Transplanted 18 to 24 inch 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
SNOWBALL—The well known favorite, prized by every 
gardener. It really is one of the prettiest grown. It has 
immense globular clusters of flowers in May and June; 
grows 9 to 11 feet high. Valuable for specimen plants and 
for grouping and massing. 2 year, 12 to 18 inch 65¢ 
each; 3 for $1.80; 18 to 24 inch 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
JAPAN QUINCE (Scarlet Quince)—Very early in the 
the spring, this fine, attractive shrub is completely cov- 
ered with dazzling scarlet flowers, followed by small fra- 
grant, quince-shaped fruits. Foliage is dark, glossy 
green. Very desirable for single specimens; also hedges. 
Grow 5 feet tall. 2 year 12 to 18 inch plants 60¢ each; 
3 for $1.55; 18 to 24 inch plants 75¢ each; 3 for $2.16. 
SIBERIAN PEA SHRUB—T 
high, with bright green, 
compound leaves and 
many small clusters of © 
all shrubs, 10 to 12 feet 
yellow flowers in May | 
and June. Useful for © 
group or _ background | 
planting. Hardiest and 
best hedge shrub for the | 
Northwest. 2 year 18 to ~ 
24 inch plants, 65¢ each; 
3 for $1.80; 2 to 3 foot 
85¢ each; 3 for $2.35. | 
3 to 4 foot $1.15 each 
3 for $3.00. 
NEW RED SPIREA—  ., 
A crimson _ flowered, 
dwarf variety, makes 
low compact bush, never | 
getting higher than 24 | 
inches. Is used for low | 
work such as putting in 
front of larger plants 
for border. Is covered 
with red blossoms, very attractive plant. Heavy 15 to 18 
inch plants 75¢ each; 3 for $2.10. 
Japan Quince 
