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PERENNIALS EVERGREENS LILACS TREES SHRUBS VINES LILIES ANNUALS

F.H. HORSFORD NURSERY-INC-

CHARLOTTE, VERMONT 05445

Pretty soon now we'll be starting up the wood stove in the nursery office and firing up our greenhouse boiler be- cause the 1966 growing season is approaching rapidly.

We're looking forward to welcoming you this season either at the nursery in Charlotte or at the Green Tree Garden Center in South Burlington. If you can’t make it to see personally what we have to offer you this year, here is our 1966 Catalog.

We've tried to make this new catalog the easiest to read and work with in our 73-year history. Look it over— there is something in it for you.

Last year undoubtedly was one of the toughest on record for gardening success in Vermont. Nearly four years of | The packing house and office—just off route U.S. 7 in Charlotte. drought was culminated in May with barely one-half inch

of rain—when it was needed the most. That coupled with a rare open winter with no snow cover made it unusually se- vere, especially when you consider that with a snow cover the temperature can be 20 below zero above ground but the soil temperature a foot or so down is nearly 55 degrees warmer. Robbed of that snow protection many Vermonters last year lost shrubs, evergreens, and perennials. Happily, in August, rains came and as this is written climatic conditions are more normal. The 1966 season looks promising.

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So, if you postponed any planting last year or want to replace winter-lost plants why not start planning now and Jet our experienced staff help you? F. H. Horsford Nursery, Vermont’s oldest, features nursery stock grown in Vermont, by Ver- monters, for Vermonters . . . or would-be Vermonters.

Perhaps you have been considering a landscaping plan for your home. Nothing increases the value of your property more —shrubs and trees increase in value every year. And did you know that landscaping can be financed through your local

bank with an FHA loan? Not only can our competent staff consult with you but you can select your own stock at the nur- sery and our experienced crew will plant it for you.

This year at the nursery we will start work on several new projects. Because our soil is ideal for growing lilacs we will be propagating our own stock so that in the future we will be featuring lilacs more prominently. We are also designing our own display garden to include a majority of the many varieties listed in this catalog. Overlooking this garden we plan a covered terrace where our drop-in customers can relax, sip some coffee, and enjoy the surroundings while their orders are being packed.

Because this catalog includes our complete listing we will not publish our usual fall supplement. Nevertheless, along in August you will get a little reminder from us mentioning a few specials on those varieties best planted in Autumn.

Shown on the left is our General Manager, Stan Wollaston, inspect- And finally we should tell you that Lois Horsford Arkley, eee SER EE clap Supenniendant Leon Theoret, after many long years with the nursery, has retired. She

: and her husband now live in Waterbury where Lois this year will start enjoying her well deserved retirement years. When Spring comes, knowing Lois, we are sure she will be busy in her own new garden. As the new owners of the nursery we wish her well and much happiness.

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P.S. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome —-please feel free to write us anytime.

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EVERGREENS .. . “Do it yourself” planting or by our own experienced crew

FOR BANKS, FOUNDATIONS, AND LOW ACCENTS

STK. # VARIETY COMMON NAME UCT SAT. SIZE PRICE E-103 Juniper Horiz. Plumosa Andorra Juniper, rich or poor soil 15-18” $ 6.50 E-108 Pinus Montana Mughus Mugho Pine, needs sun 15-18” 7.50 18-24” 9.50 E-110 Taxus Cuspidata Nana Dwarf Japanese Yew 4’ max. 15-18” 9.00 18-21” 11.00 wii ee E-113 Thuja Occid. globosa Global Arborvitae 144-2’ 5.00 2-214' 6.00 CREEPING DWARF Pemey Rese 24-3) 77100 Re Geek ai Sen Pus FOR MEDIUM TO TALL ACCENTS STK. # VARIETY COMMON NAME ULT. HT. SIZE PRICE E-100 Juniper Pfitzeriana Pfitzer’s Juniper, spread- 15-18” $ 6.50 ing 6-8’ max. 24-30” 8.50 E-101 J. Glauca Hetzi Gray green 6-8’ max. 15-18” 6.50 18-24” 7.50 E-104 J. Sabina Savin Juniper 1LOMsmaxs 9182244 6.50 E-105_ J. stricta Columnar Juniper 20’ max. 2-214’ 7.50 3-4’ 8.50 E-112 Taxus Hicksi Hicks Yew, columnar 15-18” 7.00 18-24” 8.50 2-214! 10.00 214-3’ 13.00 E-114 Thuja Occid. v. nigra Year round dark green arborvitae 2-3’ 6.00 3-4’ 7.50 E-116 T. occid. pyramidalis Pyramidal Arborvitae, bright green 3-4’ 7.50 425! 10.00 PFITZER COLUMNAR PYRAMIDAL JUNIPER JUNIPER ARBORVITAE 5-6’ 13.00 E-100, 101 E-105 E-116

FOR BACKGROUNDS AND LARGE LAWN SPECIMENS

stk. # VARIETY COMMON NAME ULT. HT. SIZE PRICE E-106 Picea pungens Colorado Green Spruce, tall conical 4-5’ $ 9.00 E-107 P. pungens glauca Colorado Blue Spruce, symmetrical 2-3’ fee | 3-4’ 113? | E-109 Taxus cuspidata Spreading Japanese Yew, rich dark 15-18” 6.50 green 18-24” 8.00 24-30” 9.50 E-111 Taxus c. capitata Upright Japanese Yew, pointed 20’ max. 18-24” 10.00 E-117 T. occid. wareana Siberian Arborvitae, bushy pyrami- 114-2’ 5.00 dal 2-214’ 6.00 214-3’ 7.00 3-4’ 8.00 E-118 Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock, dark Seer Baie ences green 60’ max. 3-4’ 11.50 rer E-106 FOR HEDGES—We suggest these stock varieties: E-110, 111, 112, 114, 116, 118 as listed above.

TREES . . . Nothing can give your home more stature than a thriving Horsford tree

STK. # T-500 T-501 T-502

T-503 T-504 T-505 T-506

T-522 T-507

T-508

T-509 T-510 T-511

T-523 T-512 T-513 T-514 T-521 T-516 T-518

T-519 T-520

VARIETY

Acer Acer

dasycarpum ginnala Acer platanoides

Acer plat. schwedleri

Acer rubrum Acer Crimson King

Acer saccharum

Acer weirs Betula alba pendula

Betula papyrifera

Chionanthus virginicus Ginkgo bilboba Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia t. inermis Malus Arnoldiana Malus bechteli Malus floribunda Malus hopa

M. zumi calocarpa Salix blanda

Salix niobe

Sorbus aucuparia

COMMON NAME Silver Maple Amur Maple Norway Maple

Red Swamp Maple Schwedleri Maple Sugar Maple

Cut Leaf Maple Cut-leaf Weeping Birch

Canoe Birch

White Fringe Tree Maidenhair Tree Honey Locust

Imperial Locust Arnold’s Flowering Crab Bechtel’s Flowering Crab Japanese Flowering Crab Hopa Crab

Zumi Crab

ULT. HT.

80’

60’

20’

Wis. Semi-weeping Willow} 45'

True Weeping Willow

European Mountain Ash

50’ 30’

CULTURE

Sun Average soil Rich soil

Rich soil Damp soil

Poor, sandy soil Poor, sandy soil

Lime soil Rich soil

Same as for apple trees

Same as for apple trees

Average soil; moderate moisture

Moist soil Rich soil

REMARKS Brittle, but fast growing Shrub form; rost-red early fall Gives dense shade

Dense shade; wine foliage Brilliant red foliage; spring and fall Maroon foliage

Brilliant fall foliage

Easy growing

Bark turns white in time

White tassel-like flowers; blue-black fruit Fern-like foliage; stately and clean

Round, symmetrical head; gives light shade

Few or no thorns, slender graceful tree Very compact; hybrid

Double pink

Pink opens white; late bloom

Hardy, good street tree

Large pink flowers, red fruit

Will thrive in almost any exposure

Golden bark

Beautiful orange fruit; good on small lawn

REMEMBER — Horsford’s experienced crew will plant your selections — write or phone for details.

4-5’

6-8’

PRICE

$ 5.00 6.00

10.00 12.00

8.00 9.50 13.00

10.00 12.00 15.00 18.50 22.00

10.00

8.00 10.00

6.50 9.00

4.00 11.00 7.50

10.50 Safe) 4.50 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.50

4.50 7.50

LIST OF HARDY PERENNIALS

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VARIETY

AQUILEGIA chrysantha ARTEMESIA vulgaris lactiflora Silver King

ASTILBE Spirea

BOCCONIA cordata CAMPANULA carpatica (r) carpatacia alba (r)

COMMON NAME

Columbine Mugwort

Gladstone Plume Poppy Bellflower

persicifolia

persicifolia alba

CHELONE lyoni CHRYSANTHEMUM Maximum Double Shasta Daisy

Pink Turtlehead Shasta Daisy

CHRYSANTHEMUM— Abundance

“Aster Flowered,” field grown

Algonquin

Amelia New Red

Amvet

Avalanche

Dean Kay Dean Ladd

Early Bronze

General Bradley

General Marshall

Granite Bronze

Granite Pleasure

Redgold

Robert Brydon Quicksilver

Wayzata

CHRYSANTHEMUM— Bronze Queen

“Cushion Type”

Major Cushion

Minnipink

Yellow Cushion

DELPHINIUM belladonna

bellamosum

grandiflorum chinense

grandiflorum chinense album

Pacific Hybrids

Galahad DIANTHUS caesius Cheddar Pink plumarius Pheasant’s Eye Pink

DICENTRA spectablis

OUR GREENHOUSE OPENS IN LATE MARCH...

Bleeding-Heart

75c EACH, 3 OF SAME VARIETY — $2.10, 10 FOR $6.50

COLOR

Yellow Creamy white Silver gray White Buff

Blue White Blue White Purple red White White

Gold to bronze Yellow Red

White, gold center

White, fluffy Deep pink Red-bronze Bronze Apricot Raspberry Bronze Rose-red Scarlet-gold Garnet Silver-white Yellow

Walnut bronze Large salmon Radiant rose Yellow Turquoise-blue Deep blue Dark blue White

Mixed colors White

Pink

Pink and red Crimson

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FOR A PREVIEW OF SPRING STOP IN AND SEE OUR SELECTION OF CHOICE ANNUALS. (r) Variety suitable for Rock Garden.

FLOWERING SEASON

June-July Aug., Sept. June-Sept. July

Aug. June-Aug. June-Aug. June

June Aug., Sept. July, Aug. July, Aug.

Sept. Sept. Sept. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept.-Oct. Sept. Aug. Sept. Sept. Oct.

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. June June June June June June May-July June May, June

PLEASE ORDER BY STOCK NUMBER

HARDY PERENNIALS

FLOWERING

STK. NO VARIETY COMMON NAME COLOR HT. FEET SEASON P-617 DICTAMNUS rubra Gas Plant Reddish purple 2 June P-617-A alba White 2 June P-618 DIGITALIS ambigua Yellow Foxglove Yellow 2-3 June P-619 ECHINOPS ritro Globe-Thistle Blue 4-6 Aug., Sept. GAILLARDIA grandiflora maxima P-623-A Aura Pura Pure gold 3 June-Sept. P-623-B Burgundy Deep red 3 June-Sept. P-623-C Portola Hybrid Metallic red gold tipped 3 June-Sept. GYPSOPHILA paniculata Baby’s Breath P-624-A Bristol Fairy White 2 July, Aug. P-633 HEUCHERA sanguinea Coral Bells Coral-red 1% June-Aug. P-636 IBERIS sempervirens (r) Candytuft White a) June P-638 LAVANDULA vera (r) Munstead Blue WY -] July P-640 LUPINUS polyphyllus Lupine Blue 2-3 June P-640-C Russell Lupines > Mixed 2-3 June P-641 LYTHRUM Morden’s Pink Pink 3-4 June-Sept. P-643 MERTENSIA virginica Virginia Bluebells Blue 1-2 May P-644 MONARDA didyma Oswego Bee Balm Cardinal-red 3 July P-644-A Mauve Mixture Mauve to violet 3 July P-645 OENOTHERA missouriensis Ozark Sundrops Yellow Y-1 July, Aug. PHLOX paniculata (Decussata) Hybrid Phlox P-648-A Africa Carmine 2-3 Aug. P-648-B Apple Blossom Soft pink 2-3 Aug. P-648-C Blue Boy Violet blue 2-3 Aug. P-648-D Flash Crimson red 3-31% Aug. P-648-E Frau Anton Buchner Classic white 2-3 Aug. P-648-F Mia Ruys White 2-3 Aug. P-648-G Painted Lady Silver pink, red eye 2-3 Aug. P-648-H Prime Minister White, crimson eye 2-3 Aug. P-648-I Purple Heart Deep purple 2-2% Aug. P-648-J Rynstrom Deep pink 2-3 Aug. P-648-K World Peace Best pure white 3-31% Aug. P-650 PLATYCODON grandiflorum Balloon Flower Blue 1%-2 Aug., Sept. P-650-B grandiflorum album White 112-2 Aug., Sept. P-651-A PRIMULA polyanthus Hybrid Primrose Yellow 7) May P-652 PYRETHRUM hybridum Painted Daisy Red, white, pink 2 June P-652A Golden White, gold center * June, July P-652-B James Kelway Scarlet 2 June, July P-652-C roseum Deep pink 2 June, July P-653 SALVIA azura grandiflora Great Azure Sage Azure-blue 2-3 Aug. P-656 VALERIANA officionalis Garden Heliotrope White 3-4 July P-659 VIOLA Miniature Pansy Mixed YY, July OUR MANY VARIETIES OF CHOICE ANNUALS ARE SOLD AT THE NURSERY AND THE GREEN TREE GARDEN CENTER IN SO. BURLINGTON .. . STARTING IN MID-MAY.

(r) Variety suitable for Rock Garden.

HEMEROCALLIS, Daylilies

DAY AND EVENING-BLOOMING VARIETIES,

P-626 P-627 P-628 P-629 P-630 P-631

P-632-A P-632-B P-632-C P-632-D P-632-E P-632-F P-632-G P-632-H P-632-I

P-632-J

P-632-K P-632-L P-632-M

P-632-N P-632-O

THROUGHOUT SUMMER

Crystal Shell pink on parchment Enchantress Large light yellow Matador Mahogany

Pink Charm Ochre red

Rosea Rosy-pink

Thunbergi Pale Yellow

FULL-SEASON GLORY IN THE GARDEN

Amaryllis Light yellow 2%’ July Autumn Pioneer Peach By Aug. Bagdad Rich red Sh June-July Bay State Deep yellow 2-3’ July-Aug. Cinnebar Bronze-red Di July-Aug. Dauntless Pale yellow Imperator Buff copper 3-4’ July-Aug. J. A. Crawford Apricot yellow 4’ June-July Margaret Perry Red and yellow 3-4’ Aug. Mikado Fragrant deep Sh Aug. yellow Modesty Pale yellow Ds July Ochraleuca Citron yellow 2-3’ July Peachblow Yellow, brushed 2%’ July coral Talisman Pink on yellow 2-3’ June-July Vesta Coral red ltAye, June

75c EACH, 3 OF SAME VARIETY $2.10; 10 FOR $6.50

PEONIES, IRIS AND THE CLASSIC MADONNA LILY

APPEAR ON PAGE 12

HORSFORD’S LILIES . .

L-701 AURELIAN HYBRIDS. Golden Sunburst Strain. Star-shaped flowers, gold- yellow. Petals, very slightly recurved. Grace- ful sprays 5 to 8 ft. 7-8 in. bulbs. August to September. $1.25 each.

L-702 BRIGHT STAR. Sunburst type. Sil- ver-white petals shine in contrast to an orange star in center of the flower. 4-6 ft. July. $1 each.

L-704 CANDIDUM, MADONNA LILY. This exquisite wax-white cascade requires fall planting. See page 12.

L-705 GREEN MOUNTAIN HYBRIDS. Large trumpets of white with yellow or green coloring in the throats. 3-5 ft. high with a three- to four-week flowering season in mid-summer. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.50.

L-706 HARLEQUIN HYBRIDS. New Strain. Colors vary through ivory-white, pale lilac, old rose, violet, salmon, amber- pink. 4 in. diameter. Turk’s cap. June- July. $1.00 each.

L-707 HENRYI. Heights will vary with soil and growing conditions, but we’ve hon- estly seen this Lily 9 ft. high. Easy to grow, too. Graceful sprays of brilliant apricot yel- low. August, September. 75c each.

L-709 PRIDE OF CHARLOTTE. This stately offspring of L. sargentiae is more rug- ged than its parent. Long, white funnel- shaped flowers with yellow throat and some- times marked externally a deep reddish brown. 3 to 4 ft. July. $1.00 each.

FAVORITE HYBRIDS, CLASSIC SPECIES

L-710 REGALE. A truly Regal beauty, and the best behaved queen of the lot. Pa- rade her before a royal curtain of Delphin- ium to show off her best advantage. White, slightly suffused with pink, shading to beau- tiful shade of canary yellow at the throat July. Large bulbs 85c each, 3 for $2.25.

L-711 ROYAL GOLD. Golden Regal. This beautiful flower is identical with the best regal except for its glistening quality and its golden color. July. 3-5 ft. 8-9 in. bulbs. $1.10 each, 3 for $3.00.

L-712 SPECIOSUM RED CHAMPION. Delicate pink with deep crimson dots. Ore- gon grown and disease free stock. July- August. $1.75 each, 3 for $4.75.

L-713 SPECIOSUM WHITE CHAMPION. A variety from the favorite “rubrum lily” but crystal white. July-August. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.50.

L-714 SUPERBUM. America’s handsom- est native Lily, in our opinion, with its im- mense, pyramidal cluster of blooms right up high where you can admire them. Brilliant orange-red shading to yellow and spotted

brown. July. 3 to 6 ft. 75c each, 3 for $1.95. L-715 TENUIFOLIUM (Pumilum). A

small slender Lily, bright coral flowers and recurved petals. As dainty a Lily as is in cultivation. 12-18 in. June. 50c each, 3 for $1.25.

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS ARE SENT WITH EACH ORDER

EASY-TO-GROW FERNS

FOR DRY, SHADY PLACES

Under trees, in the shade of buildings where the soil is too dry for blooming plants, these Ferns may adapt themselves or if not all, some may. Dry shade is one of the gardener’s hardest problems.

FOR THE OPEN BORDER

Mostly tall Ferns with bold, broad foliage, and imposing appearance. They are adapted to sunshine but need the shelter of adjacent plants about the base of the fronds. Plant them in mixed groups among low shrubs.

FOR MOIST, SHADY PLACES

The wealth of plants which will flourish in moist, shady places is embarrassing. Ferns are no exception. Choose those of relatively low stature, among which to mingle blooming plants such as bog orchids.

FOR WET, OPEN GROUND

No trouble at all to find ordinary plants for wet, open ground but not many Ferns are adapted to the sunshine. Use rushes or flowering plants freely in such situ- ations.

F-814 9 Aspidium marginale, 12-2 ft. F-802 9 Dicksonia punctilobula, 1-2 ft. F-800 9 Osmunda claytonia, 2-3 ft. F-812 9 Polystichum acrostichoides, 1 ft.

36 Ferns for $10.00

F-800 6 Osmunda claytoniana, 2-3 ft. F-801 6 Onoclea struthiopteris, 3-4 ft. F-802 18 Dicksonia punctilobula, 1-2 ft. F-803 6 Asplenium felix-foemina, 1-3 ft.

36 Ferns for $10.00

F-810 6 Adiantum pedatum, 1-112 ft. F-811 6 Aspidium cristatum, 1 ft.

F-812 6 Polystichum acrostichoides, 1 ft. F-813 6 Aspidium spinulosum, 12-2 ft. F-814 6Aspidium marginale, 12-2 ft. F-815 6Asplenium acrostichoides, 3 ft. F-803 6 Asplenium felix-foemina, 1-3 ft. F-816 6Phegopteris hexagonoptera, 1 ft. F-817 6Asplenium angustifolium, 2-3 ft.

54 Ferns for $16.00

F-804 12 Onoclea sensibilis, 1 ft. F-805 12 Osmunda regalis, 2-3 ft.

24 Ferns for $6.50

Any of the above Ferns 40c each, 6 for $2.00, $4.00 per doz. WHY NOT LANDSCAPE THE FAMILY CEMETERY PLOT? —A LIVING TREE IS ALWAYS A FITTING MEMORIAL.

VINES, TRAILERS and GROUND COVER

STK. NO. VARIETY COMMON NAME CULTURE—COLOR REMARKS per V-200 Ampelopsis quinguefolia American Woodbine Virginia Twines, loose and open Dark green in summer, $7.50per10 $ .80 Creeper foliage crimson in fall. Covers trellis or walls quickly V-201 Ampelopsis engelmanni Engleman Ivy Clean, closer foliage, har- Refined form of creeper, 2 year .80 dier than Boston Ivy will cling to brick, stone $ 7.50 per 10 or cement V-202 Ampelopsis tricuspidata Boston Ivy Better in warmer protect- Clings flatly to walls. 2 year 1E25) ed exposure Grows quickly V-203 Ajuga reptans Bugle Plant Partial or full shade. Useful in rock gardens or $ 3.50 per 10 40 Grows under adverse where grass won’t grow conditions V-204 Celastrus scandens American Bittersweet Sun or part shade Vigorous twiner, fine for 2 year 1.15 stone wall cover or stone heap V-205 Clematis paniculata Japanese Clematis Strong, climbing vine. Very handsome, fragrant 2 year 1.25 Needs sun white flowers V-206 C. Countess Bouchard Large flowering pink 2 year LETS V-207 C. Fairy Queen Large flowering white 2 year eS V-208 C. Jackmanni Full sun; neutral or alka- Violet-purple, 5-7” flowers. 2 year 1.75 line soil Most desirable V-209 C. Crimson Star Crimson 2 year 1.75 V-210 Euonymus fortunei colorata Winter Creeper Easy culture. Foliage pur- Clings to walls, rocks or 3 year 1.25 ple thru fall and winter trees. Rapid grower 10 V-211 E. radicans vegeta Evergreen Wintercreeper Red-berried, shiny leaves A semi-shrub, quick root- 3 year 2.50 ing V-212 Lonicera heckrotti Honeysuckle Adaptable culture, fast Flame colored, yellow- 2 year 1.25 growing lined V-213 Pachysandra Japanese Spurge Shade, thrives with little Evergreen spreader, good $ 3.50 per 10 40 care on thin soil in tree shade V-214 Polygonum auberti Chinese or Silver Fleece Vine Fast growing, even in ad- Mass of white and fleece- 2 year 1.75 verse conditions like flowers. Foliage is bronze, then green V-215 Vinca minor caerulea Myrtle Shade or partial shade Violet-blue flowers. Shin- $ 3.50 per 10 40 ing leaves, that are prac- 25.00 per 100 tically evergreen V-216 Wisteria chinensis Wisteria Siow to bloom Once started, grows luxu- 2 year 1.75

FOR A LIVING GIFT — BUY AN F. H. HORSFORD GIFT CERTIFICATE — SEE PAGE 14

riantly with panicles of orchid-pink

SHRUBS — FoR ACCENT, HEDGES — ADDED COLOR

STK. NO. S-400 S-401

S-402 S-403

S-404 S-405 S-406 S-407 S-408

S-409 S-410 S-411

S-412 S-413 S-414 S-415 S-417 S-418 S-419 S-420 S-421 S-422 S-423 S-424 S-425 S426

S-427 S-428

S-429 S-430 S-431

BOTANICAL NAME Amygdalus rosea Berberis thunbergi

B. atropurpurea Cornus siberica

Cydonia japonica Deutzia gracilis Eleagnus angustifolia Euonymus alatus

E. alatus compactus

E. yeodensis Forsythia ovata

Hydrangea arborescens

H. paniculata graniflora Ilex verticillata Kolkwitzia amabilis Ligustrum amurense Lonicera tatarica L. zabeli Philadelphus aureus P. coronarius P. virginal Spiraea bumalda Anthony Waterer S. van houttei Symphoricarpos albus S. orbiculatus

Viburnum trilobum

V. carlesi V. sieboldi

V. tomentosum Weigelia rosea

W. Bristol Ruby

COMMON NAME Flowering Almond Japanese Barberry

Red leaved Barberry Coral Dogwood

Japanese Quince

Russian Olive Winged Euonymus

Dwarf Winged Euonymus

Burning Bush Golden Bell Hills of Snow

P. G. Hydrangea Winterberry Vermont Holly Beauty Bush Amur Privet

Tatarican Honeysuckle

Dwarf Golden Syringa Mock Orange

Spiraea

Bridal Wreath Snowberry Coralberry American Cranberry

Mayflower Viburnum

Snowball Viburnum

Bouquet Rose

BLOOMS

May-June

May Apr.-May

May

Apr.-May

July

Autumn July

June

May-June June June July July June

Aug.

May

May May

June

June

CULTURE

Sun Sun or shade Sun or shade

Sun

Sun, sandy-clay soil Sun, in well- drained soil

Sun or shade

Well-drained soil Sun or shade— any soil

Sun or shade

Sun or shade

Sun, wet soil

Sun, good drainage Sun or shade

Sun, any soil

Sun, average soil

Sun

Sun

Sun

Semi-shade, lime and clay soil Shade

Sun or shade

Sun Sun, moist soil

Sun and well- drained soil

Sun and well- drained soil

REMARKS Flowers before leaves Red berried in fall, good barrier

Red-purple foliage Bluish berries, coral branches in winter

Coral shell-like flowers, yellow fruit

Pure white flowers

Attractive gray foliage— excellent windbreak Good form for specimen planting

Excellent for accent in front of other shrubs, or for hedge

High and wide in form. Vivid fruit, foliage Oval shape—very hardy. Yellow

Good for mid-summer bloom; flowers fade to green

Tree form. White to pink and bronze

Red fruit

Upright, covered with pink bloom for 2 weeks Neat for hedge, may be trimmed as desired White and pink flowers; red berries attract birds Upright, compact; blue- green foliage Golden foliage

White—very fragrant

Snow-white double

Bright crimson flower, low, graceful

Arching sprays of white bloom

Pink flowers; white balls in August

Red fruit; good for holding banks

Flat clusters white flowers; good for background

Pink buds, fragrant Fragrant white flowers, attract birds

Sun white flowers on horizonal branches Fragrant pink trumpet flowers; strong growth

Tyrian-rose trumpets, very hardy

SIZE PRICE 3-4’ $ 2.00 2-2 1.50 14-2’ 1.50 2-3' 1.50 2-2% 1.75 1-14’ LEIS, 2-3' 1.50 2-3 3.00 2-214' 3.50 2-3’ 1.75 1%4-2 1.75 2-3' 1.75 2-3' 1.75 2-3' 2.00 2-3' 2.00 2-3’ 75 Per doz. 7.50 2-3 1.25 2-3' 1.75 1-14’ 2.50 2-3’ 1.50 2-3’ 2.00 14-2’ 1.50 2-3 1.50 Per doz. 15.00 2-3' 1.75 2-3 1.25 2-3' 2.25 3-4" 5.50 2-3’ 2.00 2-3’ 2.00 2-3' 1.50 2-3' 1.50

FOR FALL PLANTING GLORIOUS PEONIES. . . BEST PLANTED IN AUTUMN

No other plant can give such masses of brilliant green and such smashes of white, pinks, and reds — and all for very little care.

Full, yet simple planting instructions sent with every shipment. SINGLE PEONIES

NAME COLOR SEASON PRICE Albert Crousse Shell pink Late $1.25 Avalanche Creamy white Late 125, Auguste Dessert Rose-red, silver edge Midseason 1E25) Clemenceau Deep rose Med. late 125 Edulis Superba Old rose, fragrant Early 1.25 Festiva Maxima White, red-flecked Early 1.25 Kelway’s Glorious Lacy white Midseason 2.50 Longfellow Fadeless red Early 2.00 Madelon Silvery pink Midseason 1.25 Mary Brand True red Midseason 2.00

THE MADONNA LILY (LILUM CANDIDUM) 10”-12” Bulbs, 65c each, 3 for $1.75 This exquisite waxy white cascade requires early fall planting (August 15-September 15)

Some gardeners worry about the difficulty of growing lilies. True, they do need proper care, but we send con- cise, complete directions, based on over 70 years’ ex- perience, with every shipment and the simple care re- quired is easily understood.

Of course, the number of flowers and the size of plant depends a great deal on the quality of bulb you plant. You will find our bulbs all firm and healthy.

OTHER LILIES LISTED ON PAGE 8

THIS PAGE REPLACES OUR USUAL FALL SUPPLEMENT

NAME

COLOR

SEASON

Mme. Emile Lemoine White, tiny crimson fiks. Late

Mons. Jules Elie Silvery rose Early

Mons. Martin Cahuzac Darkest red Early to mid. Sarah Bernhardt Apple blossom pink Mid. to late Therese Highest rated pink Early

DOUBLE PEONIES

Petit Louise Deep red Early

Tyrian Rose Rose pink Midseason Virginia Dare White Midseason

IRIS...

NAME Amandine Cahokia Carabella Caribou Trail Cliffs of Dover Dream Castle Easter Bonnet Elmohr First Violet Garden Glory Hit Parade Lothario Mattie Gates May Magic Midnight Blue Ola Kola Pacemaker Paradise Pink Ranger Rocket Rosabella Sable Sky Ranger Thotmes III Velvet Dusk Wabash

COLOR

Cream and lemon Fine blue

Salmon pink Gold-brown, bright violet, shirred White

Orchid pink

Pink, edged gold Rich mulberry Violet

Bordeaux red Ruffled pink Lavender and violet Waxen yellow Orchid pink Deepest blue

Deep yellow, ruffled Fine red

Flamingo pink Large crimson Orange self

Deep rose, chrome Violet blue

Sky blue

Glisten golden tan—bronze beard Blue-brown

White and blue

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LILACS

“FRENCH HYBRID LILACS on their OWN ROOTS” means non-grafted stock whose side shoots grow true to name. They have finer range of colors in longer panicles of bloom which are more evenly arranged on the attractive speci- men-shaped shrubs.

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NO. VARIETY COLOR S-432 Adelaide Dunbar S-433 Katherine Havemeyer S-434 Louvois

S-435 Marechal Lannes S-436 Michael Buchner S-437 Mme. Casimer Perier S-438 President Grevy S-439 Mrs. Edward Harding

Semi-double; deep purple Semi-double; bluish-lilac Single; violet

Double; violet

Double; lilac pink Double; white

Double; clear blue Double; carmine

The above varieties $3 each in 114-2’ size; $4 in 2-3’ and $5 in 3-4’

S-441 MIXED FRENCH HYBRIDS 2-3 @ $3.50 3-4 @ 4.50 Other Lilacs STK. NO. VARIETY COMMON NAME SIZE EACH

S-442 Syringa japonica Japanese Tree Lilac: creamy white. Late 3-4’ $4.00 Hungarian Lilac ARS e250: Pale pink; late flowering 4-5’ 2.50 Common Purple Lilac; for hedges or screen 2-3’ 1.50 3-4’ = 2.00 Common White Lilac 2-3’ 1.50 3-4’ 2.00

S-443 §S. josikaea S-444 §S. villosa S-445 S. vulgaris

S-446 S. vulgaris alba

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NEW FOR THE BURLINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA...

For Your LAWN and GARDEN SUPPLIES

1277 WILLISTON ROAD SO. BURLINGTON, VERMONT PHONE 862-1951

THOMAS H. MURRAY, Manager

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TURF BUILDER—LAWN SEED BURPEE SEEDS VEGETABLE AND FLOWERS TRUE TEMPER GARDEN TOOLS ACME PESTICIDES & FUNGICIDES MELNOR SPRINKLERS CORENCO FERTILIZERS

In keeping with the F. H. Horsford reputation for quality we have opened our Green Tree Garden Center in South Burlington. We believe it to be the finest store of its type in Northern New England—one visit will tell you why.

Here is one stop shopping for everything for your lawn and garden . . . where only the best, top quality lines are sold. We feature the famous Scott’s line of Turf Builder and lawn seeds. In fact, our manager has been trained in the Scott’s school in Marysville, Ohio and is qualified to answer all your questions on lawn care and can recommend the right Scott’s product to control weeds and improve your lawn. Remember that Scott’s guarantees a greener lawn or your money back.

Here in May and June we sell our wide selection of choice annuals grown in our Charlotte greenhouse. Under the adjoining lath house you will find evergreens in the display beds. Nursery stock ordered here or in Charlotte can be picked up at the garden center although we will be glad to deliver direct to your door for a nominal charge.

All year long, but especially during the off-season, the store sells Pets and Pet sup- plies. Bring your family—it’s like a trip to the Zoo! It is the largest and most complete pet center in Vermont, and our suppliers tell us it’s one of the finest in the entire Northeast.

THE GREEN TREE GARDEN & PET CENTER IS OWNED & OPERATED BY F. H. HORSFORD NURSERY, INC.

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You are always welcome at the nursery where you can browse through the fields and select your own stock. From April through mid-November we are open daily, hours: 8-12; 1-4:30, except Sunday. Our phone is 825-2811.

You will find us down in the hollow just off U.S. 7 in: Charlotte, only 15 minutes south of Burlington. You can enter either from U.S. 7 or from North Greenbush Road, which runs north from the center of Charlotte. There are signs at both entrances. Our office and greenhouse are midway between U.S. 7 and North Greenbush Road.

Let us help you with your landscape or garden problems. We suggest you bring with you a photograph of your home or the area to be planted. Our field staff will be glad to assist you at any time, but if you wish to confer with one of our consultants it is best to write or phone ahead so we can be expecting you. Time gets a little precious along about May so we are always glad to arrange a pre-season conference in your home or our winter office at the Green Tree Garden Center. Please contact our General Man- ager, Stanwood Wollaston, who will be happy to serve you.

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