. Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia (M) Beauty Bush Amabilis. An exceedingly handsome shrub from China. It has long arching branches and resembles the Weigela to which it is related. A perfect shrub as it is hardy, has year-round beauty of foliage, and is of good habit. Covered with bell-shaped light pink flowers in June. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft. 75c each. Ligustrum—PfiVef d) Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-Leaved Privet). (M) A very efiective golden- leaved form. Size 2 ft., 60c each. Lilacs, see Syringa, page 97 Magnolia Soulangeana. (T) Shrubby when young but attains tree-size in time. The cup-
. Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia (M) Beauty Bush Amabilis. An exceedingly handsome shrub from China. It has long arching branches and resembles the Weigela to which it is related. A perfect shrub as it is hardy, has year-round beauty of foliage, and is of good habit. Covered with bell-shaped light pink flowers in June. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft. 75c each. Ligustrum—PfiVef d) Ovalifolium aureum (Golden-Leaved Privet). (M) A very efiective golden- leaved form. Size 2 ft., 60c each. Lilacs, see Syringa, page 97 Magnolia Soulangeana. (T) Shrubby when young but attains tree-size in time. The cup- shaped flowers, 3 to 5 inches across, are white inside, flushed with purple out- side. Blooms early in spring. Bushy plants, size 2-3 ft., $ each. — Lennei. (T) A superb late-flowering variety with large leaves and deep purple flowers. Strong bushy plants, size 2-3 ft., $ each. Stellata (Star Magnolia). (M) Earliest to flower. A dwarf species forming a symmetrical rounded bush 8 to 10 ft. high. Has graceful, semi-double, pure white, scented flowers about 3 inches across, appearing before the foliage. Strong plants, size 2-3 ft., $ each. The Book of Shrubs (Hottes). Gives complete non-technical descriptions and cultural notes. $ per copy, postpaid 95
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