. Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia amabilis—Beauty Bush An exceedingly handsome shrub from China, resembling the Weigela to which it is related. Grows 6 to 8 feet high at maturity and has long arching branches. This variety combines all the merits of a perfect shrub —hardiness, year-round beauty of foliage and habit, and profusion of pale pink bell-shaped flowers in June. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c each. Ligustrum—PnVe^ Ovalifolium aureum {Golden4eavcd Privet). A beautiful golden variegated form and very effective for associating with other dwarf shrubs. Bushy specimens, 2 to 3 feet hi
. Kolkwitzia amabilis Kolkwitzia amabilis—Beauty Bush An exceedingly handsome shrub from China, resembling the Weigela to which it is related. Grows 6 to 8 feet high at maturity and has long arching branches. This variety combines all the merits of a perfect shrub —hardiness, year-round beauty of foliage and habit, and profusion of pale pink bell-shaped flowers in June. Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 60c each. Ligustrum—PnVe^ Ovalifolium aureum {Golden4eavcd Privet). A beautiful golden variegated form and very effective for associating with other dwarf shrubs. Bushy specimens, 2 to 3 feet high. 60c each; $ per doz. Lilacs, see Syringa page 47. Lonicera—Bu5h Honeysuckle Grandiflora rosea. Rosy red flowers, striped white; June. Sturdy plants, 3 feet high, 50c each. Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety with white flowers during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during the summer and autumn months. 3 feet high, 60c each. For Climbing Honeysuckle, see page 50. Malus—F/otvermg Crab Apple The Flowering Crabs are among the showiest of the dwarf flower- ing trees in our American gardens. The blossoms open slowly but last for a long time when fully open. Planted as individual speci- mens they make a gorgeous display early in the spring. The two varieties offered are most popular. Atrosanguinea {Carmine Crab). A very showy variety of in- formal habit. Has lovely large red buds which open up into showy deep pink flowers. Blooms very profusely. loensis plena {Bechtel Crab). Large double fragrant pinkish flowers resembling miniature roses; neat symmetrical habit; blooms later than most other kinds. Either of the above: 3 to 4 feet high, $ each. Maple —Red-Leaved Japanese Acer polymorphum atropurpureum. The most conspicu- ous of the medium-sized shrubs or small trees. Their beautiful shape and brilliant red foliage add color and variety to the landscape during spring and early summer. Shapely bushy plants 18 to 24 inches high $ each. N
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