Dreer's autumn catalog of bulbs Dreer's autumn catalog of bulbs : plants, shrubs, and seeds for fall planting dreersautumncata1934henr Year: 1934 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 {Go
Dreer's autumn catalog of bulbs Dreer's autumn catalog of bulbs : plants, shrubs, and seeds for fall planting dreersautumncata1934henr Year: 1934 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 br
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