Price list fall, winter, spring : 1949 - 1950 / W. T. Barron Nurseries.

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W. T. BARRON NURSERY

SEAT TRERTEN TE ELHE RIOT HON

P,0.BOX 155 ~~‘ REPUBLIC, MISSOURI

SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, EVERGREENS, SHRUBS,
VINES, ROSES, FLOWER BULBS, FRUIT TREES, SMALL
FRUITS, GRAPE VINES, GARDEN ROOTS.

ASH, WHITE (FRAXINUS) 50 to 60 Ft.

Round-headed tree, spreading branches, very hardy.

Five to six feet, each ____--- JO Ld ia 3 nl eh AE a Oe rt ST 265

Six to seven feet, and up Be aE Rs SO ag. Sage Ns SA bg eng i ae 2.00
ELM, CHINESE (ULMUS PUMILA) 50 to 60 Ft,

; The most rapid growing tree, small dense foliage, drought re-
. sistant. Will thrive in very poor or rocky soil.

FOUL AL ane utoed. Patti ac eae Va ee TS eee 1.00
Five to six feet, each KE ApS dle Pah Sc lglg ya gale ash 2.00
Seven to eight feet, and up, each ----- SEU SSR Spat A ic vay pal 3.00

MAPLE (ACER) 50 to 60 Feet

Sugar or Hard Maple—A beautiful shade tree; bright green
foliage, turning to bright scarlet in Autumn.

Pour to five ‘feet, each 2.2. -.--.-s5---- tn. 1.50
Six to seven feet, each -----+--------.-- ete ney 2.50
Ten:to twelve ‘feet, each -__-__ en 4.00

POPLAR (POPULUS) ©

Lomibardy—50 to 60 feet. Fine for screens or formal chs
Bright green foliage, hardy, (Nigra Fastigiata)

Sevens to, cient rest, Gael aos 5 oe 2.00
Eight to ten feet, each Sh SEaan nant ge Mi AS ee Wl a A 4 Sie iad 2.50

BOXELDER (ASH- LEAVED MAPLE)—50 to 60 Feet
? Hardy. Planted largely in localities where other trees fail.

Five to six feet, each ~---9-------- inn A ack eT sd pit APNE $1.50

: ORNAMENTAL AND FLOWERING TREES
CORNUS (DOGWOOD)

Florida Rubra (Red Flowering Dogwood) 20 to 25 feet. A beau-
tiful dmall tree. Producing large, deep pink flowers in April.
Has glossy, green foliage turning to scarlet in fall, red fruit in

Autumn.

(2% to three feet, each ~----------- Selig owe ee 4.00
35610 four‘feet: sath ys 2 oe ae Oe ae ee 5.00
4160to nve.feet, Caen coo eee en es aeons 6.00

FLORIDA WHITE (WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD) 20-25 Ft.
Similar in all respects to red variety except flowers are white.

Two and one-half to three feet, each -----------------_- 2.00
Three and one-half to four feet, each ~--------.------_- 2.50
Four and one-half to five feet, each_---------+_------- 3.00

ALBA SIBERICA (CORAL DOGWOOD)—April-May, 10-12 Ft.
Stout, erect, bright red branches; white flowers, blue berries

in Autumn.
Three and one-half to four feet, each ------------------ 2.50
Ve tO.Six. feet; each. ooo ae eee ees 3.50

FLOWERING CRAB (MALUS)

Hopa (Red Flowering Crab) 20 to 25 ft. April. The most de-

sirable variety, upright growing, large, dark pink flowers. A
beautiful tree. j

Bechtel (Double Flowering \Crab)—15-20 Ft. May, Hardy. Del-
icate pink, rose-like flowers, fragrant.

Prices on Flowering Crabs:

Three and one-half to four feet, each __._.-______________ 1.50
Sixto: seven feet seach y ee 20 ea a ole Se ee ae 3.00
Eleht ‘to. ten. feets Gaciy tic ee eS See See ee ee ee 5.00

LILAC (SYRENGA)—25 to 30 feet. April. —

Pyramidal Tree Lilac, leaves bright green, pink flowers in large
panicles, very hardy.

Three and one-half to four feet, each ~--_.-L.--_~__-_-___- 1.50
Ive): FO “SIX TECR ES COACH. eae ee a Ot ony ae 2.00

WILLOW (SALIX) —

Babylonica (Babylon Weeping Willow)—50 to 60 feet. A large
weeping tree, dark green foliage, green bark, long wavy bran-

ches.

FRour:po: five feet) each ou 32 Pena ae eee omer 1.00
Sixsto velgiht: fect, : each we ee ee oe ee eek 2 ee 1.50
Bightstosten’ feet: each soins eee eae gener ery Oe at es 2.50
Ten to twelve feet, and wp, each 22.-----L ee 4.00

NIOBE (GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW) —35 to 40 Ft.

Beautiful weeping tree, green leaves, golden yellow bark, hardy

POI tO LOVE TOGL,7 CAC tect ee hte es Se ae 1.00
‘DLS 1) -SCVeH Tees CACdl ee ee ee ae 1.50
Paisit to teniieet,; ach oc al eh ie tea 3.00

‘let to twelve feet; and up, each 22>. eo ae ee 4.00

- PUSSY WILLOW (DISCOLOR) —20 to 25 FT.

Very popular for its gray catkins in February or very early
spring, narrow green leaves, hardy.

@hreatco tour test, each) yt ae $1.25
ESO Pe GOAN) | roy ee a Pn aS ORR ene 2.00
Biconserenr nee, exvoln. oe ai st ire a es ee Sete So 2.50

ALTHEA (ROSE OF SHARON, HIBISCUS) 12 to 15 Ft. July-Oct.
Double wine-red flowers from July until late Fall. One of the

ee most desirable varieties of Althea Tree form.
Two and one-half to three feet, each_._..__...__-_______ 1.00
Three and one-half to four feet, each _.--_-__._________ 1.50
PDAS esatsAis Cit 2] AOE cz viel § MA SeAve aS NR UA nS I ME CORO IS IAAT 2.00
CRAPE MYRTLE (WATERMELON RED OR PINK)—12 to 15 Ft.
Three to.372 feet, each ooo st ras ah 1.25
POUL LOOM Ves Deeb. CAC ee Ce oa tee yt EAE eee: eee 1.50

FLOWERING SHRUBS

ALMOND (AMYGDALUS)—6 to 7 Ft.—April-May .
Pink Flowering Almond—a beautiful shrub, small, double rose-
like flowers, blooms before Jeaves appear.
Two to two and one-half feet, each --_--_---_-__-._-__- $1.00
PHree: TOMrOUrTeeL, each a oto So ee Wi eed _$1.50
BEAUTY BUSH (KOLKWITZIA) 5 to 6 Ft.—May-June
A mass of arching sprays of pink tubular flowers, very hardy.
Five to six feet, each —-----------------.---_--_-.-----.- $2.50
BUTTERFLY BUSH (BUDDELIA)—5 to 6 Ft. June to September
Beautiful wine-red flowers, long spikes, blooms profusely
Naor Me Oral biog oa trl ay an Ie BOS Se aap a I, Ee cS NA ai Pn $1.50
Meee ee Cat NO a NM ere alt ina ie ee oes er 1.00
BARBERRY (BERBERIS) RED LEAF BARBERRY—4 to 5 Ft.
Bronzy-red foliage from early summer to Jate fall. Hardy and
f drouth resistant. A sunny exposure is necessary for color.
(Iwo and a‘half to three feet, each _.-----1------------- $1.25
THUNBERGI, GREEN LEAF BARBERRY—6 to. 7 Ft.—May
Hardy, delicate yellow flowers. Brilliant Fall foliage followed by
scarlet berries in winter.
Three to three and one-half feet, each ~-------_-----_--- 1.50
EUONYMUS (BURNING BUSH WAHOO)—MAY-JUNE
Small leaves, purple flowers. Foliage turns to brilliant crimson
in Fall. Red berries through summer and Autumn.
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FORSYTHIA (GOLDEN BELL)—8 to 9 Ft.—Early April
A large upright shrub with slightly drooping branches, golden
yellow bell shaped flowers.

arg LO cLMee LCC l CAC cme cy. ueerer Mak |S ie as aye $1.00
USL nibba de ra Wee Costs clepicrc/ clay Gdepia wl Bupa al aie AAs OL Mia REN Rp Al Rie pala ped Ne 1.25
SIs LOSS} ECR eC ee eee ere i casi walt 2.00

HYDRANGEA—(PEEGEE HYDRANGEA) Summer and Fall, 5-6 ft.
Large trusses of double white flowers in July changing to shad-
es of pink and bronze in Autumn, mulch with straw in winter.
COne VEST INOW eP LAmUS ss CAC Ie ee ee elas atta ee $1.50

HYDRANGEA—GRANDIFLORIA (Hills of Snow) June-July, 7-8 ft
Large flat heads of double snow-white flowers; rounded leaves.
Thrives better in shady location.
21S LO bree eels CAC oi 2s ook ed ee $1.00
Three-to ftouruteet, (each (2060 sas. oe 1.25

LILAC (SYRINGA) 10-15 Feet—April-May

Mare. Mitchell Lilac, double, one of the best blooming Lilac,
with ifine full panicles of lavender-blue flowers; large shrub.
(See description of tree Lilac)

Two to two and one-half feet, each _...-.-------------~-_ +15
‘Phree to:3* and: a inalf-feet,“each 2i---e till 2o eee 1.00

Pivesto sixsieet, each 2S. Sooo A a a a ee 1.50
MOCK ORANGE (PHILADELPHUS) )

Sweet Mock Orange—8 to 10 feet—May and June. The old-
fashioned sweet-scented, free-flowering and vigorous.

Three to three and a half feet, each _----.--_-------_-_- ar isis:
Three and one-half to four and one-half feet, each 22) 1.00
Pive to six: feehuup!) each: 0c 22 ee ie eee 1.50

VIRGINAL MOCK ORANGE—May-June—7 to 8 feet

Semi-double, fragrant white flowers much larger than any
other variety. Blooms intermittently all summer.

Moar: to.five. feet; each 2. lee See $2.00

SPIREA

Anthony Waterer—June to October—3% to 4 feet. Very dwarf;
free flowering. Produces flait rose-red flower heads. Desir-
able for low hedging. ;

16, TO.24 iniches, “each = bo oo ae oS See 1.00
Two: and one-half to three feet, each ------__..__-_--_- . 1.255

VANHOUTTEI SPIREA (BRIDLEWREATH) April-May—7-8 ft. _

A desirable shrub for high hedging or masa planting. Grace-
fully arching branches, fragrant white flowers in clusters.

‘Two and one-half to three feet, each ~-____._____________ wheel (3
‘Three to four feet eachy oo oooh Seo Se ee ee 1.00
Five torsix: feet, each oo fe SS eee eee 225

TAMARIX—MAY-JUNE—10 to 12 Ft.

Africana Tamarix. One of the most beautiful shrubs. Slender
spreading branches, reddish-brown bark, bright green juniper
foliage, light-oink flowers, hardy and fast growing.

Pour: to. ve feet,each os ee ee 1.00
PAVE LOVSIX: TeCL, "each Sows ae ee 1.50 |
Seven to eight feet, and up; each | 22 oo 2 ae ee Se

WEIGELA (DIERVILLA)

Eva Rathke (Red Flowering Weigela) May-June—5 to 6 feet.

Attractive foliage. Clear ruby-red trumpet-shaped flowers over
long season.

Two to two and one-half feét, each _.._.._..__=________ 1.00

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Two and one-half to three feet, each __--__.__---___ --_- 1.25
Three’ and one-half to four feet, each ~--_--___-_______. 1.50

FLORIBUNDA (Crimson Weigela) May-June—6 to 7 feet

Lighter red flowers than Eva Rathke, but a larger grower. Very
‘hardy. Drought resistant.

Two and one-half to three feet, each --_-_._-__-_---___._ 1.00
Three to three and one-half feet each ~-_.______.__-_____ 1.25
POLE PORIVE 16e@U EAC «0S uber Oe ee a ek 1.50

HEDGE PLANTS
PRIVET (AMURENSE)—JUNE—8 to 10 Ft.

Amur River North, vigorous, upright growth, white flowers,
hardy. a
18 to 24 inches, 4 canes andi up, each 15c; 30 or more ea. 12%c
2% to 3 feet, 5 canes and up, each 20c; 30c or more, each__15c
IBOLIUM (HARDY CALIF. PRIVET) JUNE-JULY—7 to 8 feet

Beautiful bright green foliage jo mid-winter. White flowers.
2% to three feet, well branched each 15c; 30 or more, ea. 12%c
4 to 4% ft., heavy branched, each 20c; 30 or more, each 17'%c

IBOTA PRIVET—JUNE—10 to 12 feet

Spreading habit, grayish-green leaves, white flowers followed by
bluish berries, vigorous and hardy. One of the best. Very orna-

mental. ~
3 to 3% feet, each 20c; 20 or more, each ~--_---__-_____-. 1Tew
4 to 5 feet, each 25c; 20 or more, each’__-____-_-____- 2244.0

(All varieties of Privet may be sheared to height desired)
ENGLISH BOXWOOD— 3 to 4 Feet

Easy to grow Evergreen. Beautiful green foliage through all
seasons. Ideal for dwarf hedges or rock gardens.
Twelve to fifteen inches, each ~. =~ ---_ eeu el LLL 1.25

EVERGREENS (BALLED AND BURLAPPED)
CHINESIS (PFITZER JUNIPER)—8 to 10 ft. Spread

Dark green foliage, graceful low spreading form, hardy,

2st -o0=inchisspread, seach) to2b ane ae oes eee $4.50
Two to two and one-half feet spread, each ~-_---------- 5.50
Three. to.3% feet spread, each’ 2.02225 ees 6.50

VIRGINIANA COLUMNARIS GLAUCA (JUNIPER) 20 to 25 Ft

Beautiful, steel-blue foliage, purple berries through summer
and winter. Worthy of special care, responds well to close
shearing, rapid growth.

Three to 3 and one-half feet spread, each__-____----_-__- 6.50
Hour vtoutive: feet, ‘eachee ) 22 8 toe te oe) ie ee ee 8.50

SILVER MOON (JUNIPER)—15 to 20 feet

Broad Pyramidal, fine silver-blue delicate foliage, through all
seasons; one of the most beautiful evergreens.
Three to three and one-half feet, each ~---------------- 7.50

VIRGINIA GREEN (JUNIPER)—15 to 20 Ft
A dark green type, one of the best green Junipers, uniform, py-
ramida] growth, hardy. |
Annee 10.345 feet, ach oe ee ----- $6.50.

IRISH JUNIPER—6 to 8 FT.

Bright green foliage, dwarf growing, cone shape tree, very
hardy. \
3 to 3% feet, each_.._$5 00. 4 to 5 {t., each 2c. $6.00

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EXCELSA (SPINY GREEK JUNIPER) 5 to 6 feet
Compact, well shaped pyramidal form; foliage gray-green. A
hardy, beautiful tree. |
Three to three and one-half feet, each_-_.-_.-.----2__-_ 6.50 —
PIECA (SPRUCE) BLACK HILL—40 to 50 ft.

Foliage varies from green to bluish green, retains its branches

close to the ground, even in old trees. One of the hardiest of
spruces.

Three to 3% feet, each ------_--_------- oa tl = ees rae ec eo CNS

ARBOR VITAE (THUGA) AMERICAN GLOBE 3 to 3!4 FT.

Naturally globe shape, light green foliage, turning bronze in
the winter.

16. to ‘(24 inches, each) vise ee ee op) ota $2.75
(CHINESE A, V.) —10-12 FEET

A broad pyramidal tree, dense, compact dark green foliage.
3 to 3% ft. each______-=$6.50 40.47% ft.eadth 2 5——-o $8.00
BERKMANN’S (GOLDEN A. V.)—8 to 10 FT.
Dwarf, compact, green foliage, tipped golden yellow..One of
the most beautiful A. 'V.
2% to 3 ft., each -..-_-__-- $5.50. © 3 to 3% ft. each __-$7.00
PINUS (PINE) AUSTRA—60 to 70 FEET
Foliage light green with bluish cast, redish-brown branches;
will thrive in almost ail soils, hardy, 4 to 4% ft. each__$7.50
——ROSES (TEA HYBRID EVERBLOOMING) 2 YR. NO. 1—
CALEDONIA—Large alabaster white, hardy
GOLDEN DAWN—Brighi solder yellow, fragrant
BETTY UPRICHARD—Orange outside, soft pink inside
PRESIDENT HOOVER—Bright scarlet and gold, very popillar
RED RADIANCE—Bright rosy red, the best red
PINK RADIANCE—Rose-pink, delightfully fragrant, best pink —
TALISMAN—Red and gold, very hardy

JOHN RUSSELIL—Dark red, large, fragrant, hardy
2-yr. large strictly No. 1, each vine packed separately _ hee) $1.00

ROSES (CLIMBING EVERBLOOMING) 2-YR. NO. 1

RED RADIANCE—The best everblooming red

PINK RADIANCE—The best everblooming pink

PRESIDENT HOOVER—Same as Tea bush

PAULS SCARLET—Dark Red (not everblooming)

2-year Extra No. 1, each vine packed separately__....... $1.00

FLOWER BULBS———

PEONIES— (FALL PLANTING)
LA FRANCE—Very large, creamy white, crown type Pasian
Saraiva st ORLEAN: —Large, flesh pink, rose type, tall, blooms
ree
SARCOXIE—Lustrous, dark, rich red, broad guards, thrifty,
long stems, fragrant, most popular red.
Price on Peony Bulbs, each 40c

IRIS—(FALL OR SPRING PLANTING) Mixed Varieties in a Wide
Range of Colors— |
20 BULBS OR MORE AT 10c EACH

CANNAS— (SPRING PLANTING)
THE PRESIDENT—Immense large, rich glowing scarlet flowers
_ ® large bright green foliage, 4 to 5 ft. best red Canna.
CITY OF PORTLAND—The most popular pink blooming Can-
na, fast grower, heavy bloomer, dark green foliage, 5-6 ft,
FLORENCE VAUGHN—Golden yellow, dotted crimson, 4 to 5
ft. Bright green foliage—a beautiful Canna.
PRICE ON CANNA BULBS, 10 or more, each 10¢

GLADIOLI— (SPRING PLANTING) y
Our Gladioli bulbs are clean, healthy stock, free of disease.
FLORIST’S MIXTURE—Colors range from white, through the

different shades of yellow, orange, pink, red and purple;
‘or named varieties in white, pink, lavender and red.
‘Price: Mixture or separate—Doz. 85c; 25 or more, each 6%c

CALADIUM ELEPHANT EAR (SPRING PLANTING)
Enormous leaves, tropical appearance; plant in partial shade
in rich soil which should be kept moist all season.
Rasiee DUI CaCl 2 oe eo ipa pf tN 40c

VAHLIAS (SPRING PLANTING)

DAHLIAS FOR AUTUMN FLOWERS

Plant from May Ist to 15th. Easy grown aa give an abund-
ance of flowers from mid summer through Autumn. The following
varieties are among the best grown for decorative or show.

AVALON—Pure canary yellow, large flowers.

- KENTUCKY—Apricot buff and amber flower.

GALLANT FOX—Dark red, one of the best red Dahlias.

GOLDEN HCLIPSE—Rich golden yellow of good size.

BEAUTY SUPREME—Large, coral-pink, tinged lavendar; al-
most orchid-pink. Decorative, one of the most beautiful
Dahlias.

HARRY MAYER—Fine lavender-purple, long-stemed flower.

BERTHA HORN—Fine large flower, bronzy-orange, good stem.

POLAR SNOW—Flowers very large, perfect form, high class,
snow white.
JERSEY BEAUTY—Clear, rich pink; Nae stem flower.
THOMAS A. EDISON—Massive flowers of rich royal purple.
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA—The most beautiful rich crimson.
MARGARET WILSON—Frree ri arte cream aint pink re-_

verse.
Price on Dahlias: Hach 35c; 10 to 60 bulbs, each .--.-...32%¢
Over 60 bulbs, Cage ei US Ng ANG WEEE cS Ly Aa a a ree aac

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GRAPES

CONCORD—Ripens late August and early September, rated as the
best commercial variety. Berries dark purplish-black. Flesh is
juicy, sweet and tender. Heavy yielder. —

IMOORE’S EARLY—Ripens August 10 to 15. Tae: in bunch and
berry. Purplish-black; one of the leading commercial varieties.
Flesh is sweet and tender. i

PRICES: CONCORD OR MOORE'S EARLY— |

1 yr. No. 1 each 12c; 10-39 ea. 10c; 40-300 ea. 8c; over 300 $7 a 100

2 yr. No. 1 ea. 20c; 10-39 ea. 1774; 40-300 ea. 15c;} aver 300 fort 100
2 year No. 2’s—Price same as 1 year No. 1’s. .

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——APPLE (STANDARD FIRST CLASS 2-YR. BRANCHED) —

4 to '5 ft. ea. 90c; 10-39, ea. 80c; 40 or more, each COE Sis
5 to 6 ft., each $1125; 10-39 each $1.10; 40 or more, each -----$1.00

Varieties: Red Delicious, ~Yellow Delicious,’ Jonathan, Grimes .
Golden, Stayman, Early Transparent,*York Imperial.

PEACH— (JUNE BUDS)

2% to 3 ft., each 50c; 10 to 39, each 45c; 40 or more each_____ 40¢
3 to 4 ft., each 65c; 10 to 39, each 55c;: 40 or more, each ~_..50¢d
Varieties: Elberta, Hale Hiaven, Golden Jubilee, J. H. Hale,
Belle of Georgia, Chinese Cling, Red Bird Cling. .
; McGRAW PEACH (ARKANSAS SEEDLING)
2% to 3 ft. 1 yr. No. 1, each 20c; 10-39 ea. 1'7%4c; 40 or more ea. 15c
3% to 4 ft. 1 yr. No. 1 ea. 30c; 10-39 each 27%c; 40 or more ea. 25c
-—~-CHERRY—-WELL BRANCHED 2 YR.) ———_.
3% to 4 ft. ea. $1.75. Varieties: Montmorency and Early Richmond
KEIFER PHAR—3% to/4 ft., each. oll eco et $1.50
MOORPARK APRICOT, 2 year, 3% to 4 feet, each --------_- 1,25
RASPBERRIHS—Cumberland Black Cap (1 yr. No. 1)—

Prices on Raspberry Plants tied 25 to a bunch: .
Tips, 25 Plants $2; 100 and up $7 per 100; 1 yr. plants -_.___12%c
BLACKBERRIES—Early Harvest tied 25 to a bunch 2. yr. No, 1)—

Price same as raspberries
GOOSEBERRIES—Oregon Champion, 2 yr. No. 1, ‘each Ne Shea 50c
STRAWBERRY PLANTS—In the following varieties: Aroma, Sen.

‘Dunlap, Blakemore,‘ Premier and: Everbearing Gem.
RHUBARD—VICTORIA 1 year clumps, each _- fitiee ian 8 Ai ANY fronts eas 15¢c

10 or more clumps, or whole roots ~.-..----...-.-.____ 12%4¢

(LOCATION: South side of East Elm street at intersection with
Highway 60