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SPECIMEN TREES, SHRUBS AND EVERGREENS
DAHLIAS, ROSES, HARDY PERENNIALS, ETC.
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GLENDALE 4737
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DENVER 1, COLO.
WEST 38TH AND WADSWORTH
(Two Miles Due West of Elitch’s Gardens)
“THAT POPULAR GIFT CERTIFICATE”
Through a recent plan originated through the American Association of
Nurserymen, it is now possible to purchase a gift certificate for a shade tree,
an evergreen, a rose bush; in fact, anything pertaining to plants usually found
in a nursery, with delivery to be made by a member nurseryman in proper
season, in practically any city in the United States. This certificate may be
purchased from any American Association of Nurserymen member, and sent
to a friend or relative, who can present the gift certificate to any member of
the above Association in his city or locality, who will in turn fill the order as
originally purchased. This plan is similar to the Florists’ Telegraph Service in
that association’s method of wiring flowers throughout the world; only the
mail is used rather than wire, as the nurseryman filling the order must have
the certificate.
Why not make a present of this gift certificate through us, to that friend
or loved one you wish to remember for that particular holiday or anniversary
—or just simply a present, as a living memorial and constant reminder of the
friendship and love of the donor. All purchases are bonded through insurance
carried by the American Association of Nurserymen, to insure recipient in
obtaining the gift, and are redeemable at over 1,200 nurseries from coast to
coast.
PLANTING AND LABOR CHARGES
As everyone knows, merchandise costs more today than ever before. A
good part of this is on account of labor costs, and our business is no exception.
Due to our seasonal business, good labor is hard to get, and at a premium;
consequently a revision of planting charges when done on a percentage basis,
or labor furnished for other than regular planting must be on a different basis
today than it was previous to 1947.
As a general basis, all plants or plantings installed by us will be charged
for as follows: all bare root trees, shrubs and perennials—40% added to the
sale price of the material; evergreens or other balled and burlapped items at
25% additional; roses at 30c each, where no extra soil or ground preparation is
necessary; hedges at 50% additional, or at 15¢c per foot, whichever is the
greater. Where our services are required for just straight labor, the charge is
a minimum of $2.00 per man hour.
Visit Our Nursery
Many things of interest will be found, in a trip through our Nursery.
Especially is this true, in the summer time, when you will see many thousands
of Dahlias, Gladioli, and Hardy Perennials blooming on every side; a riot of
color, as well as interesting to all flower lovers. Evergreens, Shrubs and Trees,
are always at their best in June. Peonies in early June, Dahlias and Gladioli in
late August, Hardy Perennials from late May to fall frosts. An ideal time to
make your selections, for planting around your home, is while the above men-
tioned are in bloom; so often catalogue descriptions vary in one’s mind, from the
reality. Visitors are always welcome at “WILMORDBS.”’
We strive at all times to give service to our customers; we instruct every
one in our employ, to be efficient and courteous. We will greatly appreciate
being informed of any act to the contrary.
Residents of Colorado Be Sure and Add Sales Tax
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Dedicated to the nemary
of U1. UW. Wilntore, founder
of this business established
in 1886, Who passed afuay
January 1, 1950 at the age
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othe Above is Scott Wilmore, owner and
proprietor of W. W. Wilmore Nurs-
eries; the eldest living son of W. W.
Wilmore.
Modern landscaping demands up-to-date moving equipment. The above
truck helps us to better serve our customers in this respect; and thus gives
them an immediate effect on their landscaping, instead of “waiting for it to
grow.” This tree mover is the most modern equipment money can buy, and
does its work well. We are limited to a six-foot diameter ball of earth; due to
the six-foot arch into which the tree roots and ball slide through, in loading to
haul away and transplant in new location. Nearly all trees up to eight inches
caliper (distance through the trunk, a few inches above ground-level), can be
safely moved with a six-foot ball; and it is not often one is required to move a
tree larger than that.
Estimates cheerfully given. Just mention the size, caliper and kind of
tree to be moved, and how far.
We handle a complete line of
Evergreens, Shade and Ornamental Trees and
Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Hardy Perennial Plants.
See Lists beginning next page
NURSERY DEPARTMENT
Trees, Shrubs, Fruits, Evergreens, Roses,
Vines, and Hardy Perennials
Buy Colorado grown Nursery Stock. No stock can be obtained
in any section of the United States with better root systems or of
hardier growth than that produced in our mile-high altitude; this
means that losses are held to a minimum. All our stock has passed
inspection of the State Authorities and pronounced free of injurious
insect pests and disease.
Trees, Shrubs, Tree Fruits and Evergreens are NOT PREPAID where
shipments are made. They travel express or freight—charges collect. Other
items herein listed are prepaid at quoted prices.
We also have larger and smaller sizes of most of the following. Prices on
application. If what you desire is not listed, write for quotation.
DECIDUOUS TREES
The Nomenclature of This Catalog Is According to
Standardized Plant Names
ACER—MAPLE
Mostly deciduous trees, used extensively
for lawn, park and street planting. Most of
the species are hardy in northern states.
Ordinary soil is satisfactory for Maples.
Strong and free growing subjects.
Acer ginnala; Amur Maple. (To 20 ft.)
Graceful shrub or tree. Flowers fragrant
with conspicuous red fruit throughout the
summer. In autumn the foliage changes to
brilliant red. 2-3 ft., $1.50.
A. platanoides Schwedler; Schwedler
Maple. (40 to 50 ft.) This Maple is one of
the most attractive trees under cultivation.
It is often called Purple Leaf Maple, be-
cause of its reddish-purple leaves in the
spring. 6-8 ft., $6.50; 8-10 ft., $8.50.
A. saccharinum; Silver Maple. (50 to 60
ft.) Well known, rapid growing tree. Under-
neath side of leaves silver. 8-10 ft., $4.00;
14,-1%-in. cal., $6.00; 1144-2-in. cal., $8.50.
A. saccharinum Wier; Wier Cutleaf Maple.
(To 50: ft.) A beautiful semi-weeping type
of soft or Silver Maple, with finely cut
leaves and of more pyramidal habit. 8-10
ft., $6.00.
A. saccharum; Sugar Maple (50 to 60 ft.)
Splendid, ornamental tree; foliage turning
bright orange and scarlet in autumn. 6-8 ft.,
$5.00; 8-10 ft., $7.00; 1144-144-in. cal., $10.00.
BETULA—BIRCH
Trees and shrubs, thriving on moist
sandy soils. Suitable for northern climates.
Betula alba pendula laciniata; Cutleaf
Weeping Birch. (30 to 40 ft.) A graceful,
white barked tree with drooping limbs and
delicately cut-leaved foliage. Highly recom-
mended for lawn and park planting, 5-6 ft.,
$5.00; 6-7 ft., $6.00; 7-8 ft., $7.00; 8-9 ft.,
$8.00.
B. pendula (alba) ; European White Birch.
(25 to 30 ft.) This is a graceful white
barked tree of the upright form. We offer
the clump form of this tree, containing
three or more stems at or near the ground
level. 6-7 ft., $6.00.
INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
TREES 3
CRATAEGUS—HAW THORN
Woody plants, with handsome foliage and
attractive flowers, and decorative fruit. Us-
ually dwarf or semi-dwarf trees. Ideal for
screening or as actual specimens.
Crataegus lavallei; Lavalle Hawthorn.
(To 20 ft.) Spreading branches, stout spines,
large flowers with red disk, small bright
orange fruit. 5-6 ft., $5.00.
Crataegus cordata; Washington Haw-
thorn. (To 20 ft.) Flowers creamy-white,
fruiting in large clusters of small coral-red
fruit. Brilliant autumn foliage. 4-5 ft., $4.00;
5-6 ft., $5.00.
Crataegus oxyacantha; Pauls’ Searlet
Hawthorn. (To 15 ft.) Bright pink blossoms
of this Hawthorn make it very outstanding.
It does not fruit. Should be planted in Colo-
rado in semi-protected area. 5-6 ft., $5.00;
6-8 ft., $7.50.
ELAEAGNUS
Ornamental shrubs or small trees. Grow
in any well-drained soil and sunny location.
Elaeagnus angustifolia; Russianolive. (20
to 40 ft.) An ornamental tree of special
value; attractive silver gray leaves, grayish
white berries. It blooms profusely in June,
flowers yellow and very fragrant. An ex-
cellent tree for semi-arid districts. Desir-
able for mass planting. Used frequently for
hedges and windbreaks. 6-8 ft., $8.50; 8-10
ft., $5.00.
FRAXINUS—ASH
Medium sized trees, thriving over a wide
territory.
Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata; Green
Ash. (30 to 40 ft.) Especially valuable for
planting in high altitudes and dry climates.
Succeeds everywhere, and most valuable for
farm plantings. 8-10 ft., $4.00.
GLEDITSIA—HONEYLOCUST
Planted as specimen and for shade; they
are adapted to most soils.
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis; Thornless
Honeylocust. (50 to 60 ft.) Fragrant white
flowers in May. Long lived hardy tree, and
drought resistant. Succeeds on most any
kind of soil. Not affected by borers. 6-8 ft.,
$4.50; 8-10 ft., $6.00; 1144-11% in. cal., $7.50;
1144-2 in. cal., $9.00; 2-21 in. cal., $12.00.
MALUS—APPLES
Trees and shrubs of high ornamental and
commercial values.
Malus ioenis Bechtel; Prairie Crab. (12 to
15 ft.) A beautiful, double pink, flowering
crab with fragrant flowers, May-June. Per-
feetly hardy, succeeds well in most soils not
extremely wet. The only fragrant double
crab. 3-4 ft., $3.00; 4-5 ft., $4.00; 5-6 ft., $5.00.
Dolga Crab. (To 20 ft.) A beautiful orna-
mental crab; flowers are white, followed by
gorgeous small, red, and almost heart-
shaped fruit. 5-6 ft., $2.50; 6-8 ft., $3.50.
v Hopa Crab. (15 to 20 ft.) Very popular
ornamental crab with showy blossoms of
cerise-red color. Highly recommended. 6-8
ft., $4.00,
* Red Silver Crab. (To 18 ft.) Similar to
Hopa Crab, but leaves and blossoms are
deeper red. 4-5 ft., $2.50; 5-6 ft., $3.50; 6-8
ft., $5.00.
POPULUS—POPLAR, ASPEN
AND COTTONWOOD
Trees and shrubs with soft wood. Widely
planted for avenues, windbreaks, and orna-
ment,
Populus nigra; Lombardy Poplar. Grows
tall and symmetrical. Branches close to the
ground and is fine for screen purposes or
landscape work. A picturesque tree. 5-6 fc.,
$1.25; 6-8 ft., $1.75; 8-10 ft., $2.25; 144-114 in.
eal., $3.00; 1144-2 in. cal., $4.00. Ten or more
of a size, 10% discount.
Populus sargenti; Cottonless Cottonwood
(60 to 90 ft.) This is the regular Western
Broadleat Cottonwood except that it does
not bear cotton. Recommended for large
estates and farms. 6-8 ft., $2.00; 8-10 ft..,
$2.75; 114-1%4 in. cal., $4.00; 114-2 in. eal.,
$5.00.
SEE GUARANTEE INSIDE BACK COVER
4 TREES AND FRUITS
QUERCUS—OAK
Quercus borealis; Northern Red Oak. (To
50 ft.) Apparently this variety of all the
Oaks is best adapted to Colorado climate.
Its wide spreading branches, hardiness, and
beautiful fall coloring, as well as smooth
bark, made it the outstanding tree of this
family. 6-8 ft., $6.50; 8-10 ft., $8.00; 1144-1%
in. cal., $11.00; 134-2 in. eal., $15.00.
SALIX—WILLOW
Woody plants, grown for ornament,
screens, shelter, holding of banks, and some
of the species for the twigs from which
baskets are made. Adapted to moist condi-
tions. Grow rapidly.
Salix niobe; Niobe Weeping Willow. (30
to 35 ft.) This willow is a hybrid between
the White and Black Willows. It is an ex-
ceptionally strong, hardy, graceful tree.
Splendid weeping habit. 5-6 ft., $1.75; 6-8
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NOTE—We give no mortality guarantee
on Niobe Willow. We deliver good, live
trees, but are not responsible for future
results on this item.
SORBUS—MOUNTAINASH
most of the
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Deciduous trees or shrubs,
species are hardy in the north,
thrive even in dry soil.
Sorbus aucuparia; European Mountain
Ash. (20 to 40 ft.) A valuable ornamental
tree with scarlet berries from July to
winter, also beautiful fern-like green foli-
age. The combination of berries and foliage
makes this one of the most striking and
beautiful trees that grow. 6-8 ft., $4.00; 8-10
ft., $6.00.
TILIA—LINDEN
Tilia americana; American Linden, (30 to
40 ft.) Suitable for parks or lawns. In-
tensely fragrant yellow flowers, and broad
top, which gives plenty of shade, 6-S ft.,
$4.00; 8-10 ft., $6.00; 1144-114 in. cal., $8.00;
11%-2 in. eal., $11.00.
ULMUS—ELM
Probably the most popular parking tree in the plains area; used extensively for shade
and ornamental trees.
Ulmus parvifolia; Chinese Elm. (30 to 40 ft.) A tree now so popular and so much used
that a description is hardly necessary.
xtensively used for windbreaks, farms, estates,
ete., aS well as parking and shade trees; gaining in popularity as a tall hedge.
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FRUIT TREES
Apples. Two-year 4% ft. and up, $2.00
each; $18.00 per 10.
Varieties—
Auoka Rome Beauty
Delicious Wealthy
Grimes Golden Winesap
Jonathan Yellow Transparent
Red June
Crab Apple. Varieties—
Florence Red Siberian Whitney
Multiple Apples. (4 to 6 varieties per
tree.) Used where there is limited planting
space for only a tree or two; giving con-
tinuity of fruit throughout the entire sea-
son, 5-6 ft. size, $5.00; 6-7 ft., $6.00.
Apricot—Hardy Manchu variety. 4-5 ft.
size, $3.00 each.
Cherries—Two-year, 4-5 ft., $3.00 each;
$27.00 per 10; 1 in. caliper, 5 ft. size, $3.50
each.
Varieties—Darly Richmond and Large
Montmorency.
Sweet Cherry, Varieties: Bing, Lambert
and Napoleon (Royal Ann). Size 11/16 in.
cal., 44% ft. and up, $3.50 each.
Peach—YVarieties, Elberta, J, H. Hale and
Polly. 4-5 ft. size, $2.50 each.
Pear—Bartlett variety. 4-5 ft., $3.00 each.
Plums—Two year, 4% ft. and up, $3.00
each; $27.00 per 10. Varieties: Green Gage,
Italian Prune, Kahinta, Lombard, Opata,
Omaha, Sapa and Waneta.
WE HAVE A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FRUIT TREES IN THE NURSERY,
LARGER THAN ABOVE LISTED, IN MOST OF THE VARIETIES, BUT NOT ALL,
SOLD ON A CALIPER BASIS OF $4.00 PER INCH CALIPER.
INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
SMALL FRUITS D
Currants—2-year. Gooseberries—2- year.
Red Cherry and Red Lake, 60¢ each; $6.00 Champion (green) and Houghton (red),
per dozen. 60c each; $6.00 per dozen.
Grapes—2-year, 50¢ each; $5.00 per dozen. Raspberries—No. 1 grade
Varieties— Cumberland (black-ecap), 20e each; $2.00
Caco, red per dozen,
Concord, blue
Fredonia, early black Indian Summer, red everbearing, No, 1
Moore s Harly, blue-black grade, 25¢c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Niagara, white
Portland, early white Rhubarb—1 in. crowns; 20c each; $2.00 per
Worden, black dozen.
Blackberries—No. 1 grade. Asparagus—Washington, 2-year.
Eldorado, 20¢ each: $2.00 per dozen. 75c per dozen; $5.00 per 100.
Our Landscape Department
We wish to call to the attention of all our customers
or prospective customers, our landscaping department.
We have at your disposal, men who are experienced and
qualified for consultation on the individual problems re-
lating to each and every planting, as hardly any two
homes are alike. These men are capable, after seeing the
various lines of the home and placement of the building
in relation to its position on the property, to suggest not
only the proper materials to be used, but also the proper
positions that same should be placed to completely har-
monize with the architecture of the building.
We stand ready at all times, in Denver or vicinity, to
draw plans for a complete planting and submit same for
your approval. We have landscaped many of Denver’s
finest homes and these satisfied customers are our great-
est asset; consequently, we feel it will be to your advan-
tage to figure with us in the landscaping of your home.
We have a large stock from which to make your
selections and for which we make no extra charge. There
is no obligation on your part in the event we are unable
to satisfy you with our suggestions on the proposed plant-
ing. However, we feel certain you will find—when con-
sidering our reliability—prices, service, and fine quality
of material to be used, that we can take care of you as
satisfactorily and economically as anyone could desire.
A telephone call to GLendale 4737 will bring one of
these men, who will cheerfully render any service desired
by you.
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6 EVERGREENS
The above is one of our blocks of grafted Scopulorum Junipers
of landscape sizes. Beginning at left, Sutherland Juniper; two rows
of Hill’s Dundee Juniper, followed by Pathfinder Juniper; Blue
Spruce in the background.
(See listings and descriptions, pages 7 and 8.)
INSECT PESTS COMMON TO EVERGREENS
The two most common insects that infest the Juniper and Spruce families
are red spider and aphis, or aphids as they are also known. Red spider is
detected readily by the foliage turning to a yellowish green, and later to brown
dead needles when the infestation gets real bad; usually starting near the
ground on upright growing trees, but appearing most any place on the prostrate
or low growing types. Treatment: A dusting of lime-sulphur to the infested
area, or by spraying with two tablespoons full of carpenter’s liquid glue, to a
gallon of water mixed warm. Aphis are readily seen in colonies upon close
examination, usually on the underneath side of the branches, or on the main
stem near the top of the tree. Where ants are noticed working around the
branches of Evergreen, it is generally a sign of aphis being there. Easily con-
trolled by spraying with black-leaf-forty, a tablespoon full to a gallon of water.
CONIFERS
The following is a list of the better varieties of evergreens that
are being used extensively in landscaping. These trees are well
rooted and well shaped and are worthy of any planting. We do not
have Arborvitaes—they are not hardy here.
Where we are to do the planting, proper additional charges will be added
to the quoted prices of evergreens herein listed.
Height specified after variety indicates larger sizes of those listed may be obtained
height tree should attain at maturity. All upon application,
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conifers listed are hardy here. We have ef JUNIPERUS—JUNIPER
therianeclessiae ee jewvilliheretad Evergreen mostly, small trees and shrubs.
Bee ee eae isted and will be glad to =gome Junipers often incorrectly called
give prices on anything in stock. Prices on Cedars.
VARIETY LISTINGS ON EVERGREENS FOLLOW ON NEXT TWO PAGES
INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
EVERGREENS ff
J. chinensis Pfitzer; Pfitzer Juniper. (To
6 ft.) One of the best low-growing forms.
Spreading habit. Foliage is attractive blu-
ish-green. 18-24 in., $8.00; 2-2% ft., $10.00;
214-3 ft., $12.00; 38-3844 ft., $14.50.
J. chinensis Plume; Plume Pfitzer Juni-
per. (To 4 ft.) A finer needled type than the
regular Pfitzer; and a slower grower, and
of consequence, safer to use in a given loca-
tion. One of the very finest of the prostrate
evergreens. 15-18 in., $6.50; 18-24 in., $8.00;
2-916 ft. $10.00.
J. sabina; Savin Juniper. (To 4 ft.)
Spreading form with slender branches and
dark green leaves. Excellent for foundation
work and for underplanting. 15-18 in., $6.50;
18-24 in., $8.00; 2-244 ft., $10.00.
J. sabina Tamarix; Tamarix Savin Juni-
per. (To 2 ft.) An excellent creeping form.
Foliage of fine texture and with a bluish-
green hue. Grows very dense and never
changes color. 15-18 in., $6.50; 18-24 in., $8.50.
J. sabina Vonehron; WVonehron- Savin
Juniper. (To 6 ft.) Rather fast growing,
dark green Juniper. Grown as a prostrate
naturally, or as a sheared globe, or even as
an uvdright when staked and trimmed. A
fine Juniper. We list the globes only. 15-18
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Juniper Scopulorum
J. virginiana tripartita; Fountain Juniper.
(To 5 ft.) A spreading type Juniper with
prickly blue foliage, resembling the Tama-
rix Juniper, only more upright and open
type of growth habit. Where tipped fre-
quently, it becomes very dense and full.
18-24 in., $7.00; 2-214 ft., $9.00; 214-3 ft.,
$11.00.
J. scopulorum; Rocky Mountain Juniper.
(To 30 ft.) Silvery foliage and close sym-
metrical upright growth. Thrives in hot,
dry weather, when the color is the bright-
est. Very hardy. Best of the upright grow-
ing Junipers. 314-4 ft., $12.00; 4-5 ft., $14.00;
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J. scopulorum; Ball or Globe type.
Sheared into a round globe to give a very
formal effect; to be used where one does not
want much height. Available in varieties
ranging in color from vivid green to intense
blue (see various Juniper listings for des-
criptions). Prices same as under
Vonehron.
shown
The following scopulorum Junipers are
propagated by grafting from their respec-
tive parent-plants. Consequently identical
matches are obtained through this method,
which is not the case with the seedling
types, where good matches are practically
impossible.
J. scopulorum Pathfinder. In our opinion
this is the best of many fine varieties in-
troduced by Lloyd Moffet, of the Plumfield
Nurseries, Fremont, Neb. A_ bluish-silver
type, with very pyramidal habit of growth.
Arborvitae-like flat foliage. Attracts instant
attention, and most popular of the grafts;
highly recomended, 31%4-4 ft., $14.00; 4-5 ft.,
$16.00.
J. scopulorum Sutherland. This type of
evergreen is definitely green in color as
compared to the other varieties of Scopu-
lorum. It is bushier in growth habit than
the others, and consequently wider at the
various given heights, than is the case with
other varieties of the same size, It’s beauty
in our opinion is to allow it to grow in a
natural manner, without shearing; whereas
most of the other varieties are markedly
improved and thickened by shearing. 2144-3
ft., $10.00; 38-38% ft., $12.00; 344-4 ft., $14.00.
Evergreen Planting Instructions—Page 29
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8 EVERGREENS
JUNIPER VIRGINIANA
(EASTERN REDCEDAR)
J. virginiana Burk; Burk Eastern Red
Cedar. A distinct blue, forming a dense
column. Winter coloring, metallic blue or
purplish cast. 2144-3 ft., $10.00.
J. virginiana Canaert; Canaert Eastern
Redcedar. A leading favorite and widely
known. Intense green in color, heavily
fruited with bluish berries in the fall, giv-
ing a most striking appearance. 3%4-4 ft.,
$14.00; 4-41% ft., $16.00.
J. virginiana Cypress; Cypress Eastern
Redecedar. Fine type of upright Juniper,
with glossy green foliage, of about the same
color as the Canaert Juniper. Carries a bet-
ter winter color than most of the green up-
right types. 3%4-4 ft., $14.00; 4-5 ft., $16.00.
J. virginiana Hill Dundee; Hill Dundee
Eastern Redcedar. One of the most valuable
Junipers introduced in recent years. It
makes a compact pyramidal growth of mod-
erate size. Summer coloring greyish-green,
changing to a purplish tint in late fall and
winter. An excellent variety for use in land-
seaping. 3-3% ft., $12.00; 3144-4 ft., $14.00;
4-5 ft., $16.00.
J. virginiana Keteleer; Ketelleer Eastern
Redcedar. Another one of the green types of
upright Juniper. The older the tree gets,
the fuller and more beautiful. An especially
fine addition in the upright types. 344-4 ft.,
$14.00; 4-5 ft., $16.00.
PICEA—SPRUCE
Tall evergreen trees of pyramidal habit
and continuous trunk.
Picea pungens; Blue Colorado Spruce. (To
60 ft.) This tree is undoubtedly the most
popular of the evergreens of this type. A
conical shaped, silver-tipped evergreen with
symetrical branches of prickly blue needles,
Often referred to as “‘The Glory of the Coni-
fers.’’ Beautiful select trees. 2-21%4 ft.. $10.00;
216-3 ft., $12.50; 3-344 ft., $15.00; 314-4 ft.,
$17.50.
P. glauca albertiana Dwarf; Dwarf Al-
berta White Spruce. (To 5 ft.) A beautiful
compact type of dwarf Spruce, rarely grow-
ing more than two inches in a season. One
of the few Spruces that can be used in land-
scaping real close to the residence. Should
be placed to avoid winter suns in Colorado,
or Slightly protected from same. Highly
recommended. 12-15 in., $6.50; 15-18 in., $8.00.
PINUS—PINE
Large evergreen trees, furnishing valu-
able timber and ornamental trees, a few
dwarf and compact forms.
Pinus cembroides edulis; Colorado Pin-
yon Pine. (To 15 ft.) A very hardy species
of pine. Will grow fine in hot, dry condi-
tions. Produces an edible nut, which is de-
licious. Very dark green short needles. Slow
growing, 214-3 ft., $10.00; 3-314 ft., $12.00;
3144-4 ft., $14.00; 4-414 ft., $16.00; 414-5 ft.,
$18.50; 5-6 ft., $21.00.
P. mugo mughus; Mugho Swiss Pine. (To
5 ft.) A dense globose form of dwarf pine,
containing numerous side branches, which
flare out close to the ground, spreading
horizontally, then turning upward in a reg-
ular open growth. Perfect specimens may
be obtained by pinching off half of the
growth of each candle about two weeks
after the new growth reaches around three
inches, 15-18 in., $6.00: 18-24 in., $8.00; 2-2%
{t., $10(00% 244-3 fey $12.50:
P. nigra; Austrian Pine. (To 50 ft.) Re-
sembles the Western Yellow Pine. Deep,
rich green color. Growth close and compact.
Long needles. 38-4 ft., $11.00.
P. ponderosa; Ponderosa Pine (Western
MMe Aerhavey), (ANG) fs0) ale} TEeaaev allay ciliate:
hardiest of all Pines, withstanding drought
better than any other evergreen; yet
adapted to any type soil. Nothing better for
picturesque groupings or contrast plant-
ings, o-49ft., SlLovR 4-> ft.) 515,00 5-6 .1t.,
$20.00,
Mahonia aquifolium; Oregongrape. (To 4
ft.) This is a priceless item for shady con-
ditions in our Colorado climate. Should
never be planted where exposed to the Colo-
rado winter suns, and is one of the few
items that thrives here in a shady location.
It is classed among the broad-leated ever-
greens, and has holly-like foliage of bright
glossy green leaves. Blooms in early spring,
with large clusters of bright golden-yellow
flowers, followed by miniature blue-black
berries. Must be balled in earth and bur-
lapped like an evergreen, and makes beau-
tiful specimens where trimmed rather heay-
ily. Highly recommended for proper loca-
tions. 15-18 in., $6.50; 18-24 in., $7.50; 2-2%4
ith, Stevo)
Blue Colorado Spruce
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SHRUBS 2.
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS
Shrubs herein listed are well-developed heavy plants, of strong root
systems for landscape purposes; and should not be confused with the lighter
grade shrubs so commonly sold in mail-order and counter-trade offerings.
BERBERIS—BARBERRY
Barberries are widely grown for hedges
and as specimen bushes for their general
beauty and for the attractive flowers in
spring and the fruits in autumn and winter.
The evergreen species do best in moist
well-drained light loam, but the deciduous
species may have drier soils.
Berberis thunbergi; Japanese Barberry
(4 to 5 ft.) Pale yellow flowers. April-May.
A splendid hardy hedge plant. Also fine
for mass planting. Brilliant red fruit and
inOMbiEeKe ie fhe wher, PEARY cee, Als ((evone
hedging grade see under hedges, bottom of
page 11.)
Berberis thunbergi atropurpurea; Redleaf
Japanese Barberry. (3 to 6 ft.) This is a
variety of the Japanese barberry. The foli-
age is a rich lustrous red, becoming more
brilliant and gorgeous throughout the sum-
mer and in the fall changes to vivid orange,
searlet and red shades. 18-24 in., $1.25; 2-2%
ft, $l.o0:
Berberis thunbergi Truehedge Column-
berry; Truehedge Columnberry Barberry.
Uas. Plany Patent No. 105 (5 to Git) Otten
called the ‘“‘ready made hedge.’ May be
used for formal hedge, individual speci-
mens, window boxes, and similar plantings
without pruning. Often mistaken for Box-
wood, because of extremely formal shape,
and dense glossy foliage. Highly recom-
mended. 2-214 ft., $1.50 each; $13.00 per 10.
BUDDLEIA—BUTTERFLY BUSH
Aven when buddleias are not hardy
north, the rootS may survive with winter
protection. They thrive in sunny locations
in rich well-drained soil.
Buddleia davidi; Orangeeye Butterfly-
bush or Summer Lilac. (To 8 ft.) Blooms
July-October in dense cylindrical spikes, in
following varieties, Pink Dawn and Dubon-
>
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CARAGANA—PEASHRUB
They should be planted in sunny posi-
tions in open soil.
Caragana arborescens; Siberian Pea-
shrub. (12 to 15 ft.) An attractive dense
growing shrub with bright green, small
locust-like leaves. In early spring it bears
numerous pea-like yellow flowers, followed
by small pea-shaped pods that remain after
the leaves have fallen. 2-3 ft., $1.25; 3-4 ft.,
$1.50; 4-5 ft., $2.00.
CHAENOMELES—
FLOWERINGQUINCE
Attractive ornamental subjects.
Chaenomeles japonica; Japanese Flower-
ingquinece. (5 to 6 ft.) Well known shrub
producing showy scarlet flowers in April.
Greenish-vellow quinece-like fruits. Spiny
branches. 3-4 ft., $1.50.
CORNUS—DOGWOOD
Dogwoods are useful for group plantings
and as single specimens.
Cornus alba sibirieca; Siberian Dogwood.
(S to 10 ft.) Hardy, vigorous, upright shrub
producing small white flowers. April-May.
Porcelain-blue fruit. Bright red bark in
winter. 3-4 ft. $1.50: 4-5 ft.) $2.00.
EUONYMUS
Ornamental shrubs and small trees, used
mostly for their beauty and brilliant fall
coloring.
Euonymus alatus; Winged Euonymus.
(To 8 ft.) Yellow flowers May-June. Inter-
esting corky, winged branches. Leaves
turning brilliant crimson in autumn. 2-3
{t., $2.50.
Euonymus europaeus; European Euony-
MUS (LOM LOM Le tie eee larcem shri with
light yellow flowers in drooping clusters,
followed by brilliant rose-colored berries.
Takes on a most beautiful scarlet foliage
im fall, 3-456...) $2.00:
FORSYTHIA
Forsythias are amongst the shdwiest
spring-blooming shrubs. They are not par-
ticular as to soil.
Forsythia suspensa fortunei; Fortune
Weeping Forsythia. (To 8 ft.) Upright,
arching branches. Golden yellow flowers
early in April. 3-4 ft., $1.50:
HYDRANGEA
Hydrangeas require a rich, porous and
somewhat moist soil; they bloom most
freely -in full sun. They should be pruned
rather severely in early spring.
Hydrangea panieulata Peegee; Peegee
Hydrangea. (4 to 5 ft.) A very hardy shrub
with large trusses of showy double white
flowers, blending into pink and _ bronze
shades in autumn. September to October.
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KOLKWITZIA
Kolkwitzia amabilis; Beautybush., (To 8
ft.) Bell-shaped flowers, pink with yellow
throat, blooms May-June. Very graceful
Shrub, hardy. 2-3 ft., $1.50; 3-4 ft., $2.00.
LIGUSTRUM—PRIVET
Used mostly as formal boxed
occasionally as a specimen shrub.
hedges ;
Ligustrum Vulgare; European Privet.
One of the hardiest privets for this area.
Dark glossy green foliage, holding same
into the early winter. Highly recommended.
See prices under Hedges following Shrubs,
bottom of page 11.
L. vulgare Lodense; Lodense Privet, A
dwarf variety of Huropean Privet, and the
only reliable variety that can be kept truly
low. Fine for around patios or bordering
walks. Holds leaves so late into the winter,
ean almost be classified as being evergreen.
Should be thoroughly watered in late fall to
avoid dry freezing. See prices . under
Hedges, bottom of page 11.
L. vulgare Polish; Polish Privet. A sport
of the Huropean Privet, but if anything
hardier and not quite so rank in its growth.
Highly recommended. See prices under
hedges, bottom of page 11.
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10 SHRUBS
LONICERA—HONEYSUCKLE
Honeysuckles are very popular orna-
mental subjects. They thrive in any good
garden soil.
Lonicera tatarica Rosy; Rosy Tatarian
Honeysuckle. (To 12 ft.) Hardy, vigorous
grower. Bright pink flowers in abundance,
April-May. Red fruit. One of the most
noticeable shrubs. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft.,
$1.50; 4-5 ft., $2.00.
PHILADELPHUS—MOCKORANGE
Floriferous popular shrubs, very fragrant.
If pruning is needed it should be after
flowering, since the blossoms appear from
wood of the previous year.
Philadelphus virginalis Snowflake; Min-
nesota Snowflake Mockorange. (To 8 ft.)
(Plant Patent No. 5388.) An outstanding in-
troduction; every blossom double, sweet-
scented, very profuse bloomer. A graceful,
well branched shrub retaining its foliage
better than most of the Mockoranges. 3-4
Lt b2. 00:
P. virginalis; Virginal Mockorange. (To 8
ft.) Medium grower. Loads down with beau-
tiful fragrant semi-double flowers over a
long season, beginning in May. 2-3 ft., $1.50;
3-4 ft., $2.00; 4-5 ft., $2.50.
Virginal (Philadelphus)
PHYSOCARPUS—NINEBARK
Deciduous spirea-like shrubs.
Physocarpus opulifolius Dwarf; Dwarf
Ninebark. (4 to 5 ft.) A dwarf form of
Ninebark, White flowers in clusters. Small
leaves. A compact and rounded type shrub.
Highly recommended: also makes an excel-
lent hedge. 2-3 ft., $1.50.
PRUNUS—STONE FRUITS
Includes plums, apricots, peaches, cher-
ries and cherry-laurels. They are not par-
ticular as to soil.
Prunus cistena; Purpleleaf Plum. (To 10
ft.) A very attractive shrub. Hardy. Leaves
are purplish-red in color. 2-3 ft., $2.00; 3-4
Lt:, $2.00 4-5 ft. $3.50.
P. cistena Newport; Newport Purpleleaf
Plum. (To 12 ft.) Practically identical to
Prunus Cistena, except leaves are if any-
thing, a little redder, and it grows natur-
ally in more of a tree form at maturity than
does the Cistena, 4-5 ft., $3.50; 5-6 ft., $4.50.
P. glandulosa Doublepink; Doublepink
Flowering Almond. (To 5 ft.) Beautiful
double rose colored flowers, snuggling tight
to the branches. Blooming in April and
May. 2-3 ft., $1.50; 3-4 ft., $2.00.
P. tomentosa; Manchu Cherry (Nanking
Cherry). (To 10 ft.) Large attractive shrub
having beautiful pink blossoms, ripening
into small red cherries of edible fruit, Will
be more extensively used as it becomes bet-
ter known. 3-4 ft., $2.00; 4-5 ft., $2.50:
P. triloba; Flowering Plum. (10 ft. or
more.) A handsome, hardy, vigorous, large
shrub or small tree with double pink
flowers in April-May. Will succeed over a
wide territory. Superior to the Flowering
Almonds. 3-4 ft., $2.00; 4-5 ft., $2.50; 5-6 ft.,
$3.50.
RHUS—SUMAC
Planted mostly in shrubbery borders for
the luxurious effect of the pinnate foliage,
the bright red autumn color, and the dense
fruit-heads.
Rhus typhina laciniata; Cutleaf Staghorn
Sumac. (To 10 ft. or more.) The leaflets are
lacinately toothed, very delicate and fern-
like. Leaves turn into an array of color in
autumn, also clusters of crimson berries.
Very rapid grower. 3-4 ft. S$i.25: 4-5 fk.
$1.50; 5-6 ft., $2.00.
ROSA—ROSE
A large genus of shrubs, furnishing many
ornamental subjects.
Rosa foetida bicolor; Austrian Copper
Rose. (To 6 ft.) One of the best of the brier
roses. The flowers are coppery colored,
shaded with bronze and yellow, very attrac-
tive. 2-3 ft., $2.00.
R. grootendorst; Grootendorst Rose. (To
6 ft.) This is a splendid type of shrub rose,
very much overlooked in landscaping.
Blooms quite heavily from mid-summer to
frost. May even be pruned or sheared for
hedge purposes. Highly recommended. We
have both the pink and red varieties—please
specify color. 2-3 ft., $1.50.
R. harisoni; Harison Yellow Rose. (To 6
ft.) Semi-double blooms of bright golden
vellow. One of the best known and most
used shrub roses in horticulture. 2-3 ft.,
$1.50.
SALIX—WILLOW
Salix discolor; Pussywillow (To 15 ft.)
This is the popular Willow used so exen-
sively by florists in winter. The silvery,
silky catkins appearing in March, before
the shrub leaves out, are very ornamental,
either as an individual shrub or _ inter-
Spersed in a shrub border. 3-4 ft., $1.50;
4-5 ft., $2.00.
Salix irrorata; Bluestem Willow. (To 10
ft.) Indigenous shrub. Twigs covered with
a bluish glacous bark. Leaves dark green
with whitish midrib. Densely flowered with
dainty ‘‘pussies’”’ in early spring. 3-4 ft.,
$1.00; 4-5 ft., $1.50; 5-6 ft., $2.00.
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SHRUBS—HEDGES 11
SHEPHERDIA—BUFFALOBERRY
Shepherdia argentea; Silver Buffaloberry.
(To 18 ft.) Shrubs or small trees. Valuable
for its great hardiness. Silverish leaves and
red fruits. The fruit is edible and can be
made into jellies. Adapted to dry, roeky
soils. 3-4 ft., $1.50:
SPIREA
Popular ornamental subjects for lawn and
landscape planting. Spireas thrive in any
good sol but require plenty of moisture
and sunny exposure,
Spiraea arguta; Garland Spirea. (To 6 ft.)
Upright, hardy shrub, small bright green
leaves covered with single white flowers
April-May. We consider this Spirea much
better than the popular Vanhoutte Spirea.
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S. frobel; Froebel Spirea. (To 4 ft.) Vig-
orous spreading grower. Bright pink flow-
ers, May-June. Purplish tips in spring.
Beautiful autumn colors. Very hardy, Used
extensively, and a fine dwarf shrub. 2-2%
iho, ASUS Pash tite, Slate)
S. vanhouttei; Vanhoutte Spirea. (To 6
ft.) Commonly called Bridal Wreath. One
of the best shrubs. Graceful habit of
growth. Pure white flowers April-May.
Blooms profusely. 3-4 ft., $1.25.
SYMPHORICARPOS—SNOWBERRY
Grown for the ornamental fruits, as well
as the foliage and attractive habit. Not
particular as to soil.
Symphoricarpos albus; Common Snow-
berry. (To 5 ft.) Attractive green foliage,
pink flowers June-July. Large white fruit
in clusters in autumn. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft.,
Silesoe
S. chenaulti; Chenault Coralberry. (To 5
ft.) Sometimes called the Red Snowberrty
and Indian Currant. Hardy shrub, succeeds
everywhere. Coral red berries in autumn
and winter. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 3-4 ft., $1.50.
SYRINGA—LILAC
As a vernacular name, Syringa is some-
times applied to the Mock Orange or Phila-
delphus. Lilacs are among the most popular
ornamental shrubs. They thrive in fertile
rather moist soils.
Syringa josikaea; Hungarian Lilae. (To
10 ft.) Upright grower, attractive dark
green foliage, lavender flowers in June. A
sure bloomer. 3-4 ft., $2.00.
S. chinensis; Chinese Lilac. (To 9 ft.) Up-
right vigorous grower; medium lavender
flowers in May. One of the best for general
planting, for reasons of its free blooming
qualities and hardiness. The best of the
Lilacs for hedge purposes. 3-4 ft.. $1.50;
4-5 ft., $2.00.
S. vulgaris Common Lilac; French Hybrid
Lilacs. (S to 10 ft.) Attractive foliage,
blooming after other varieties, rarely if
ever failing in crop-bloom. The most desir-
EMoukey cope WIN quays INNES, BR} ue. SAXONS S2e ide
$2.75; 4-5 ft., $3.50.
Available in the following named varieties:
Belle de Nancy; double rose pink, white
center.
Chas. Joly; double reddish purple.
Michael Buchner; double light
pink.
Mme. Lemoine; double white.
Marleyensis; double rosy-red.
William Robinson; double purple-red.
(Not all sizes. available in each variety.)
orchid-
TAMARIX—TAMARISK
Grown for ornament, as wind-breaks, and
along the coast as they withstand salt
spray. Necessary to every planting.
Tamarix hispida; Kashgar Tamarisk. (15
to 20 ft.) The best Tamarix for this climate.
Feathery silvery-green foliage, with long
panicles of lavender-pink flowers. Remain-
ing in bloom throughout most of June and
July. 3-4 ft., $1.25; 4-5 ft., $1.503°5-6 ft., $2.00!
VIBURNU™M
Some of the viburnums are known as
haws. They are amongst the most popular
shrubs, and many of them assume attractive
autumn colors. They make good bird ref-
uges because of their autumn and winter
fruits. They are not particular as to soil.
Viburnum dentatum; Arrowwood. (10 to
12 ft.) Very attractive foliage, with small
white flowers blooming in May, followed
by bluish-black fruit. 3-4 ft., $2.00.
V. lantana; Wayfaringtree Viburnum. (10
to 15 ft.) Upright, attractive green leaves,
single white flowers May. Bright red fruit
changing to black. 3-4 ft., $2.00.
V. opulus; European Cranberrybush Vi-
burnum. (High Bush Cranberry.) (10 to 12
ft.) Well known hardy shrub. Single white
flowers, April-May, followed by _ scarlet
fruit hanging on until spring. 3-4 ft., $2.00.
V. opulus Common Snowball; Common
Snowball Viburnum. (10 to 12 ft.) Well
known popular shrub. Blooms profusely.
Large double white flowers, April-May. 3-
4 ft., $2.00.
HEDGES
There are many plants that can be used as a hedge. The Privet hedge makes the most
formal of any, and can be kept trimmed to any shape desired. 4 Ks
NOTE—Where we do the planting of hedges, add 50 per cent to these prices. Or 15¢
per foot, whichever is the greater.
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12 VINES
VINES
CAMPSIS—TRUMPETCREEPER
Campsis radicans; Common Trumpet-
creeper. (18 to 20 ft.) Upright, growing vine,
with trumpet shaped scarlet flowers bloom-
ing in July and August. Does not cling as
well as the Ivies and should have some
trellis or support. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.00 each.
CELASTRUS—BITTERSWEET
scandens; American Bitter-
sweet. Twining shrubs. Suitable for cover-
ing walls, trellises and the like. They thrive
in common soils. Greenish white flowers in
terminal racemes. Fruits in orange-yellow
clusters, which remain all winter. 2 yr. No.
1, $1.00 each.
Celastrus
CLEMATIS
Clematis prospers in fertile light loamy
soil which is well drained.
Clematis paniculata; Sweetautumn Cle-
matis. (To 30 ft.) The flowers are of me-
dium size, fragrant, pure white, borne in
immense sheets in September. Should be
provided with a trellis or something to
climb as soon as it starts its growth. 3 yr.,
$1.00 each, (Clematis should not be set
where the drip from the eaves falls upon it.)
LONICERA—HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera japonica halliana; Halls Japa-
nese Honeysuckle. (To 25 ft.) Rapid grow-
ing vine with beautiful foliage. Delight-
fully fragrant creamy white flowers. Makes
a fine hedge or covering for walls or un-
sightly places. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.00 each.
L. heckrotti Goldflame; Goldflame Honey-
suckle. (To 20 ft.) A very hardy honey-
suckle with large flame-coral trumpets
lined with gold; fragrant after nightfall.
Flowers the first year, reaching its full
glory of bloom in early summer. Strong
plants. $1.25 each.
L. sempervirens Scarlet; Scarlet Trumpet
Honeysuckle. (To 30 ft.) A rapid growing
vine with clusters of trumpet-shaped scarlet
flowers. Very hardy. 2 yr., $1.00 each,
PARTHENOCISSUS
Generally known as the Ivy family. Ten-
dril climbing plants. Grown for covering
walls, fenses and arbors. They thrive in
any good soil.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia engelmanni;
Engelmann Virginia Creeper. (30 to 40 ft.)
A rapid growing vine clinging tightly to
brick, stone or stucco walls and climbing
to a great height. It is a very hardy vine,
and rarely shows winter injury even in the
far north. Three-year-old plants, 75¢ each;
$8.00 per doz.
P. quinquefolia saintpauli; St. Paul Vir-
ginia Creeper. (30: to 40 ft.) A variety of Ivy
similar to, but an improvement on, the
Hngelmann Creeper. Will cling just as well,
if not better. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.00 each; $10.00
per doz.
P. tricuspidata; Japanese Creeper (Bos-
ton Ivy). (40 to 50 ft.) Beautiful foliage in
spring and summer, changing to crimson-
scarlet in autumn. Clings tight to brick,
stone or concrete walls. Succeeds best in
this latitude on the north or east side. 3
yr., $1.50 each.
POLYGONU M—FLEECEFLOWER
Polygonum baldschuanicum; Bokaravine
Fleecetlower. (To 20 ft.) Also called Silver
Lace Vine and Bride’s Veil. A hardy climber
of recent introduction from the mountains
of Turkestan. It is of rapid growth, fre-
quently attaining a height of 10 to 14 feet
in one season, producing a mass of foamy
white flowers, 2 yr., $1.00
$1.50 each.
ach; extra size,
WISTARIA
Wistaria frutescens; American Wisteria.
(20 to 25 ft.) Large cylindrical clusters of
lilac-purple flowers. Tall, vigorous climber.
Propagated from blooming wood. 2 yr. No.
1, $1.00: each.
FLEECEFLOW ER— (Silver Lace Vine)
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ROSES 13
Bush Roses
These are all two year old, field grown, dormant plants. We
contract western grown roses, which prove hardier in this climate.
A trial order of these fine Roses will convince you of their merits.
All Roses on this page are $1.25 each, $13.50 per dozen.
Pink Shades
BRIARCLIFF. Handsome flowers of. sil-
very rose-pink,
DAINTY BESS. The name truly describes
this dainty single rose of varying tones of
soft pink, with contrasting red stamens. A
tall growing variety.
DAME EDITH HELEN. Excellent shape,
glowing pink, very double and deep buds.
EDITOR McFARLAND. Long pointed
pink bud with a glow of amber and a paler
edge. Fine for cutting.
MARGARET McGREDY. One of the few
varieties that has distinctly light green
foliage. Outstanding, free-blooming rose
with flowers of vivid deep rose-pink; fall
blooms almost red.
PICTURE. Perfectly formed buds of
lovely warm pink, with undertones. of
salmon,
PINK DAWN. Perfectly formed pink
buds, touched with salmon rose.
PINK RADIANCE. Medium shade _ of
pink; large blossoms.
THE DOCTOR. Large petaled,
pink blooms. Intensely fragrant.
Silvery-
Red Shades
CHRISTOPHER STONE. One of the fin-
est red roses; brilliant crimson-searlet.
E. G. HILL. Great massive blooms of
deep red, velvety on the inside.
ETOILE DE HOLLAND. Large, double
blooms of rich velvety crimson.
GRENOBLE. If the name was shortened
to “Noble” it. would fully describe this
Rose. Scarlet-red without shading.
McGREDY’S SCARLET.
scarlet, shaded rose-pink.
Large brilliant
POINSETTIA. Long pointed buds, open-
ing to large double flowers of bright unfad-
ing scarlet. Heavy bloomer.
RED RADIANCE. An old favorite; al-
most American Beauty red.
Yellow Shades
GOLDEN DAWN. Buds sunflower yellow
to lemon yellow, double and fragrant. Vig-
orous, free bloomer.
JOANNA HILL. Vigorous and_ erect
growing, with clean, healthy foliage. The
long slender orange-yellow buds on long
stems are ideal for cutting.
McGREDY’S YELLOW. Fragrant, per-
fectly formed flowers of bright buttercup
vellow.
MRS. E. P. THOM. Pure double yellow,
blooms profusely, bushy grower.
White Shades
CALEDONTA. One of the best whites;
long buds, large, double, lasting blooms.
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA. High-
centered, double ivory-white.
McGREDY’S IVORY. Fragrant,
well-shaped flowers of creamy white.
large,
SNOWBIRD. Dainty semi-miniature flow-
ers of pure white; full petaled and’ most
prolific,
Two Tone Shades
AUTUMN. Rich autumn colors, burnt-
orange and yellow; splashed red. Well
shaped, very double;
Profuse bloomer.
long, strong stems,
CONDESA DE SASTAGO. A very vigor-
ous grower, full double blooms, The petals
are distinctly two-tones, deep coppery pink
inside and golden reverse. Highly recom-
mended.
DUQUESA DE PENARANDA. A very ef-
fective color blend of apricot-orange and
pink. A vigorous grower bearing a _ pro-
fusion of double blooms.
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS. Light cerise
pink, inside suffused gold.
MME. JOSEPH PERRAUD. High-cen-
tered, perfectly formed buds and double
blooms, that shade from shell-pink at the
edges to buff and orange in the center.
MRS. SAM MecGREDY. Low, compact
bush of vigorous growth. Long pointed
buds of searlet-orange washed with copper
and red, opening to rich apricot shaded
with bronze. Sweet fragrance. Blooms pro-
fusely.
HERBERT HOOVER. A
combination of cerise-pink, flame-scarlet
and yellow. Vigorous grower with large
blooms and heavy stems. One of the finest
of all roses.
PRESIDENT
golden yellow
orange-rose
TALISMAN. Glowing
stained with copper-red and
on the inside of the petal.
All Roses on this page are $1.25 each, $13.50 per dozen.
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14 ROSES
Patented Everblooming Bush Roses
Because of the terms of sale SPECIFIED BY THE PATENT OWNERS, we give no
mortality guarantees on any of the patented roses. No dozen rates.
APPLAUSE. (Plant Patent No. 829.)
Large fragrant buds of sparkling light red
color, opening to perfectly shaped fifty-
petaled flowers; prolific bloomer. $2.00 each.
CAPISTRANO. (Plant Patent Pending.)
A.A.R.S. award, 1950. Rich shade of deep
glowing rose-pink, retaining its brilliant
color and lasting fragrance throughout the
life of the flower. Buds developing into
large blooms on long, strong stems. $2.50
each.
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG. (Plant Pat-
ent No, 455.) Long pointed buds of cerise-
red, produced on strong, vigorous plants of
free branching habit. Excellent for cutting,
and growing in popularity every year.
Highly recommended, $1.50 each.
COUNTESS VANDAL, (Plant patent No.
38.) Its long pointed buds and distinctive
shadings of pink and copper, suffused with
soft gold are a progression of new beauty
at all times during its long life. $1.50 each.
CRIMSON GLORY. (Plant Patent No.
105.) An exceptionally fine rose of a lovely
deep shade of velvety crimson. Ranked at
or near the top of red roses; fascinating
fragrance. $1.50 each.
DIAMOND JUBILEE. (Plant Patent No.
$24.) A.A.R.S. award, 1948. Double, high
centered flowers of glowing buff-orange,
with a touch of orange yellow at base of
petals. $2.00 each.
ECLIPSE. (Plant Patent No. 172.)
Streamlined long pointed yellow buds, often
more than two inches long. Long stems and
good cutting variety. $1.50 each.
ENCHANTMENT. (Plant Patent No. 737.)
Large stately buds of peach-pink color,
tinged apricot on the outside, deepening to
clear yellow at the base. Plants are vigor-
ous and upright, foliage dark green and
disease resistant. $1.50 each.
FORTY-NINER. (Plant Patent No. 792.)
A.A.R.S. award, 1949. Its contrasting colors
are startling in their brilliance, yet they
blend together beautifully. Inside of petals
a vivid Chinese-red, while the outside is a
chrome-yellow, changing to straw-yellow.
Colors are lasting and bright, and the long
buds open to well shaped blooms. $2.00 each.
HEART’S DESIRE. (Plant Patent No.
501.) A.A.R.S. award, 1942. Long pointed
buds of pure bright luminous red. Bush
extremely vigorous; flowers lovely and
fragrant. Excellent cutting variety. $1.50
each,
KATHERINE TT. MARSHALL. (Plant
Patent No. 607.) A.A.R.S. award, 1944. De-
lightful deep coral-pink roses of rare beauty
and delicate form. Pleasing fragrance. $1.50
each.
LOWELL THOMAS. (Plant Patent No.
595.) Large, long pointed buds of clear
canary yellow; strong stems on vigorous,
compact, bushy plant. $1.50 each.
McGREDY’S SUNSET. (Plant Patent No,
317.) The outside petals a clear buttercup-
vellow, tipped orange; inside a chrome-
vellow flushed with scarlet as it opens. Re-
sembling a Camelia in shape, holding their
form long after cutting. $1.50 each.
MIRANDY. (Plant Patent No. 6382.) First
place winner of All America award for 1945.
Deep maroon red, with long pointed buds,
with deeper shadings. One of the darkest
reds, flowers extremely sweet scented and
pleasing. $1.50 each.
MISSION BELLS. (Plant Patent Pend-
ing.) A.A.R.S. award, 1950. The buds are
pointed and open into high-centered large
flowers of deep glowing salmon, shading to
clear shrimp-pink, Disease resistant vigor-
ous coppery-green foliage. Very outstand-
ing. $2.50: each.
MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK. (Plant Pat-
ent No. 664.) The perfectly formed, long
buds of soft primrose-yellow open to many-
petalled flowers of creamy ivory, with spicy
lemon scent. $1.50 each,
MME. HENRI GUILLOT. (Plant Patent
No. 337.) A splendid rose, especially in bud
form, of almost a cerise red, shading to a
deep gold at base of petals, as it opens.
Should be in every rose collection. $1.50
each.
NEW YORKER. (Plant Patent No. 823.)
Large flowers of brilliant red with rose-red
undertones, overlaid with rich velvety
sheen. Plant is sturdy, upright and vigor-
ous. A marvelous rose, $2.00 each.
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NOCTURNE. (Plant Patent No. 713.)
A.A.R.S. award for 1948. Bright cardinal-
red with darker crimson shadings. Large
petalled flowers of good substance and
pleasingly fragrant and long lasting. $1.50
each.
PEACE. (Plant Patent No. 591.) Lemon-
yellow buds, edged with pink: opening to
superb large flowers of creamy-white. This
rose is rated by those who know, as the
finest rose in commerce today. 1946 All
America award winner. $2.00 each,
REX ANDERSON. (Plant Patent No. 335.)
Probably the best white rose of today.
Large, perfectly formed buds, opening
slowly. Very sweet scented and ideal foliage.
$1.50 each.
ROSE OF FREEDOM. (Plant Patent No.
791.) City of Portland award winner, 1947.
Extremely double, long-stemmed, currant-
red blossoms, with delightful fragrance.
Strong straight stems on a vigorous up-
right bush with abundant foliage. $1.50
each,
RUBAIYAT. (Plant
A.A.R.S. award, 1947. Tall, free-blooming
plants producing an abundance of long,
pointed buds on strong upright stems, open-
ing into large blooms of rose-red to crim-
son color, accentuated by the reverse of the
petals of several shades lighter. $1.50 each.
Patent No. 758.)
SAN FERNANDO. (Plant Patent No.
785.) A.A.R.S. award, 1948. Perfectly shaped,
long vermillion-scarlet buds of intense last-
ing fragrance. The petals have a very firm,
heavy texture which makes them long-last-
ing. A fine red rose of exceptional quality.
$2.00 each.
SHOW GIRL. (Plant Patent No. 646.)
Rich deep Phlox-pink blooms on _ freely
branching, upright plants. Beautiful long
pink buds for cutting. $1.50 each.
SIGNORA. (Plant Patent No. 201.) Long
buds of burnt sienna, opening to a lighter
hue toward mandarine. Tall plants with
each bud on a long stem, Handsome foliage.
Fine for cutting. $1.50 each.
SONATA. (Plant Patent No. 7382.) Abun-
dant dark green foliage, contrasting beau-
tifully with perfectly shaped large flowers
of cochineal-red, lightening to unusual
Shades of deep pink. Outside of petals sev-
eral shades darker than inside. $1.50 each.
SUTTER’S GOLD. (Plant Patent Pend-
ing.) A.A.R.S. award, 1950. Beautiful long
pointed yellow buds, richly shaded with
orange and red. Rich tea fragrance not
found in any other yellow rose. $2.50 each.
TAFFETA. (Plant Patent No. 716.) A.A.
R.S. award, 1948. Rich carmine-rose buds,
changing to Begonia-rose in open flower.
Reverse of petals yellow, and edges often
frilled. $1.50 each.
TALLYHO. (Plant Patent No. 828.) A.A.
R.S. award, 1949: Beautifully formed, very
double bi-color blossoms: dark pink petals
with crimson red on reverse. Long stemmed
and lasting blooms of spicy fragrance. $2.00
each.
WILL ROGERS. (Plant Patent No. 256. )
Dark velvety crimson maroon, double, free
blooming. Strong, vigorous, dark green foli-
age. $1.50 each,
Polyanthas and Floribundas
These types of roses are a cross between
baby ramblers and hybrid tea roses, bloom-
ing mostly in
planting,
clusters; ideal for mass
BETTY PRIOR. (Plant Patent No. 340.)
Outside of petals dark pink; inside several
shades lighter. Borne in large clusters on
strong stems; very fragrant. $1.25 each.
BRIGHT EYES. (Plant Patent Pending.)
Creamy-yellow buds opening to semi-double
Silvery-yellow flowers. Blooms in heavy
clusters. $1.50: each.
ELSE POULSEN. Fragrant, double bright
rose-pink, blooming in clusters. $1.25 each;
$13.50 per doz.
FASHION. (Plant Patent No. 789.) A.A.
R.S. award, 1950. Large clusters of continu-
ous blooms of luminous coral or salmon
pink flowers, overlaid with gold: opening
with wavy, graceful petals. $2.00 each.
FLORODORA. Dainty cup shaped mina-
ture flowers, of cinnabar-red with searlet
touches. Glossy foliage—highly recom-
mended, $1.25 each; $18.50 per doz.
GERANIUM RED.
811.) Clusters of very
(Plant Patent No.
double flowers of
bright geranium-red; strong geranium
fragrance. $1.50 each,
GOLDILOCKS. (Plant Patent No. 672.)
Profuse clusters of golden-yellow double
blooms, on low, compact plants. $1.50 each;
$16.50 per doz.
HOLSTEIN. (Plant Patent No. 395.)
Large six petaled flowers produced in pro-
fusion in immense elusters of dark red,
accentuated by a cheerful white eye, $1.50
each.
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16 ROSES
(FLORIBUNDA ROSES CONTINUED
FROM PREVIOUS PAGE.)
IMPROVED LAFAYETTE. Large clus-
ters of bright glowing crimson. $1.50 each;
$16.50 per doz,
MRS. R. M. FINCH. Impressive clusters
of double rosy-pink minature blossoms.
$1.25 each.
PINK BOUNTIFUL. (Plant Patent No.
601.) A lusty Floribunda with bright pink
flowers of delicate lasting clusters, pro-
viding a fresh and profuse mass of color.
$1.50 each.
PINKIE. (Plant Patent No. 712.) A.A.R.S.
award, 1948. Miniature pink buds opening
to semi-double blooms of about two inch
size. Plants about two foot tall of glossy
foliage. Very fragrant. $1.50 each; $16.50
per doz,
PINOCCHIO. (Plant Patent No. 484.) An
outstanding Floribunda, producing an
abundance of pointed buds of salmon pink,
flushed gold and opening in clusters of
miniature roses of soft clear pink, $1.50
each; $16.50 per doz.
RED PINOCCHIO. (Plant Patent No.
812.) Masses of unfading clusters of rich
carmine, gradually deepening as blooms
open. Wild rose fragrance and vigorous
and prolific bloomer. $1.50 each,
RED RIPPLES. Semi-double blossoms,
opening to oxblood red to carmine. Only
Slightly fragrant. $1.25 each.
ROSE ELFE. Miniature’ gardenia-like
double blossoms of silvery rose-pink. A
vigorous and continuous bloomer. $1.25 each.
SMILES, (Plant Patent No. 331.) Clusters
of salmon-pink blossoms, long lasting and
daintily scented. Continuous bloom all sum-
mer. $1.50 each.
SNOWBANK. (Plant Patent No. 279.) The
dainty orange-buff buds open into exquis-
ite blush-white blooms. Strong, bushy, ever-
blooming plants for all summer bloom.
$1.50 each.
SUMMER SNOW. (Plant Patent No, 416.)
Magnificent display of heavily flowered
clusters of clear white blooms. Continuous
blossoms throughout the season. $1.50 each.
WORLD’S FAIR. (Plant Patent No. 362.)
A.A.R.S. winner, 1940. A truly great and
beautiful Floribunda rose. Greatly admired
by all who see it. Large clusters of velvety
deep red, shading almost to black. Highly
recommended, $1.50 each; $16.50 per dozen.
Climbing Roses
FOLLOWING VARIETIES $1.50 EACH,
$16.50 PER DOZEN, EXCEPT AS NOTED.
AMERICAN BEAUTY CLIMBER. An old
standby, but still one of the most popular
climbing roses. Large flowering type of
American Beauty red. A profuse bloomer,
especially after a favorable winter.
BLAZE. (Plant Patent No. 10.) Undoubt-
edly the most popular climbing rose of the
day. Never sufficient stock to meet the de-
mand. Hverblooming, bright scarlet of semi-
double flowers blooming in clusters. $2.00
each, $22.50 per dozen.
CL. CRIMSON GLORY. (Plant Patent No,
736.) Climbing form of the hybrid tea of
same name, producing an abundance of
perfectly formed blooms.
CL. DAME EDITH HELEN. Large, long
stemmed blossoms of bright pink. Fully
double and always good foliage.
CL. KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIKTORIA.
Like the old fashioned bybrid tea of the
same name, producing snowy white flowers.
CL. MRS. E. P. THOM. One of the best
vellow climbers in commerce. The lemon-
yellow blossoms hold their color without
fading, better than is the case with most
any other yellow.
CL. MRS. SAM McGREEDY. (Plant Pat-
ent No. 394.) Long pointed buds of scarlet-
orange washed with copper and red, open-
ing to apricot shaded with bronze.
CL. PEACE. (Plant Patent Pending.) A
climbing form of the very popular Peace
rose, as described on page 15, $2.00 each.
CL. PICTURE. (Plant Patent No. 524.) A
lovely clear pink, suffused with salmon.
Probably the best pink climbing rose in our
list.
CL. PRESIDENT HOOVER. A climbing
form of the President Hoover bush rose.
Description on page 13.
CL. RED RADIANCE. An old garden
favorite of American Beauty red. One of
the hardiest of the hybrid tea climbers.
CL. TALISMAN. Probably the most pop-
ular of the hybrid tea climbers and very
showy in its copper-red and orange-rose
coloring on the inside of the petals.
DR. J. H. NICOLAS. (Plant Patent No.
457.) Probably the only true everblooming
climber, and then possibly more pillar type
than climber. Large flowers of fully double
rose-pink blooms. $2.00 each.
NEW DAWN. Medium large flowers of
apple-blossom pink; old rose fragrance and
repeat bloomer.
PAUL’S SCARLET. Probably the heaviest
blooming and most dependable climbing
rose in our listing. Huge clusters of semi-
double searlet blooms. Nearly always a
sure bloomer after the first year.
VAN FLEET, JR. Medium sized blooms
of light pink.
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ALL CLIMBING ROSES $1.50 EACH,
$16.50 PER DOZEN, EXCEPT AS NOTED.
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DAHLIAS
Those marked (W) are Wilmore Originations
CLIFF WELCH, introduced by us in Spring of 1944
The above cut of this immense new dahlia but poorly illus-
trates the true merits of this grand new dahlia. In size it will de-
velop flowers with a diameter of 8 to 9 inches without disbudding.
Stems are long and stand erect. Plant strong and robust, stand-
ing at a height of 3 to 4 feet. An excellent cutting variety, standing
up well in the vase.
Color, clear rich yellow without shadings.
Price, strong tubers, $1.00 each (Plant in sunny rich soil)
18 W. W. WILMORF, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Mrs. Verner Z. Reed (W) 1933
This hybrid-cactus dahlia is indeed a Dahlia of Distinction. It
combines all the good qualities of a modern first-class dahlia. Up-
right, vigorous growth reaching a height of from 5 to 6 feet. Stems
and trunk dark metallic shade. Stems very long and wiry holding
the gorgeous flower in perfect position. Flowers range from 7-9
inches in diameter. By disbudding much larger. The color is a
unique shading not often seen in a flower and one difficult to
properly describe. Perhaps violet-lavender would be near to its
color. Yet it has a shading of old rose and amber at the base of
the petals. A strikingly handsome flower. Strong tubers, $1.00 each.
W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST 1g
Dr. Henry Sewall IT (W). Decorative
Strong and erect in growth with strong, healthy foliage and
an abundance of large fine flowers borne on long stems. Flowers
medium to large, finely formed, and always full centered. Plant
attains a height of 5 to 6 feet. In color a unique shade not often
found in flowers. Perhaps the nearest description would be a red
copper shade clear in tone. An early and constant bloomer holding
its size throughout the season. Strong tubers, $1.00 each.
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W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
Dahlias of Special Merit
Various Types and Varieties—Old and New
Prices quoted are for
marked (W) are Wilmore Originations.
strong tubers.
Kt. High
Approximate
AVALON. (Decorative.) One of the
largest of dahlias, with fine stem, and
a good keeper. Clear, rich yellow.
Highly recommended. 50 each_-________ 4
CHEMARS EUREKA, (Decorative.) A
superb pure white. Stems long wiry
and erect. Flower large and of perfect
form. An ideal white for cutting. 50¢
each BS Sie oe Ste 4%
DAHLMOOR TWILIGHT (W). (Deco-
rative.) Strong, healthy growth. Flow-
ers large and produced in profusion.
Color, a shading of onal, violet and
fawn. (oe each — 2 oa ee
GOLDEN KING. A very large golden
vellow show type dahlia with distine-
fiver quilledspetalssavoGecachiaeas sss sess a)
JANE COWL. (Decorative.) Wonderful
new dahlia and a prize winner when-
ever shown. Flowers are immense in
size, averaging 8 to 11 inches in di-
ameter and of fine substance and
keeping qualities. Color old gold with
chaaave Siarvehnareers, ave Ryo 2. 5
JEAN KERR. (Decorative.) A pure
white Dahlia with large, full flowers;
especially good for cutting. 50c each__ 4
JERSEY’S BEAUTY. (Decorative.) A
fine true pink decorative dahlia of
perfect form on long stiff stems that
hold the flowers high above a strong,
ekonomi jalisonn ae Keel 9 D
KENTUCKY. (Decorative.) A sport of
the popular Jersey’s Beauty and iden-
tical in every respect except that it is
a salmon or apricot pink. 50¢ each____ 5
LOSASSO GOLD. (Hybrid Cactus.) A
huge apricot bronze, with exception-
ally long stems, Prolific bloomer.
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M. COLE. (Decorative.) Amber shaded
fawn pink, often tipped white. 75¢
CH Chena ee ae 5
MEDITATION (W) 19380. (Decorative.)
Flowers of medium size, borne on
long, erect stems. Color, light delicate
lavender. A free and early bloomer.
Highly recommended. 50¢ each________ 4
MICHIGAN WHITE. (Hybrid Cactus.)
Medium sized, well. formed white
flowers on long strong stems. T7d5c
CnC pes ee ee
MISS PITTSBURG. (Cactus.) Large
blossoms for this type of dahlia:
petals slightly incurved. Color deep
rosy-pink. $1.00 each _ z = 3
MRS. CARL SALBACH. (Decorative.)
Extra large and of beautiful form and
always full to the center. Stems are
exceptionally long, holding the flower
erect. Color, soft lavender-pink, 50c¢
CA Ch pee ae See eer tr
Figures to the right indicate height.
Those
Ft. High
Approximate
MRS. GEO. LE BOUTELLIER. (Deco-
rative.) The largest of all red dahlias.
10-12 inches in natural growth. Much
larger if disbudded. Plant dwarf and
of bushy habit. Stems very long.
Color, vivid red, A grand dahlia. 75ec—
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER. (Decora-
tive.) Large, perfect flowers of charm-
ing color; a deep mauve-pink, on
stout stems. A good grower and free
bloomer. Can be grown to a diameter
of 11 inches. One of the best dahlias
INCU ATL OT. Gren Cle eee he
NANCY SUE LANG. (Decorative.) A
very large flower on excellent stems.
Color, old gold, heavily shaded with
orange, Similar to Radio but larger.
A very attractive flower, 50c each____
OPHIR (R. T. Davis). A superb decora-
tive, borne on long fine stems, hold-
ing the flower to view. Flowers me-
dium size with full center. Color, rich
old gold with amber shading, remind-
ing one of the popular Lucey Davis.
Fine exhibition flower. 50c each___—__
RED AMARANTH. (Hybrid Cactus.)
Rich dark red, silver sheen petals on
reverse side, with large flowers borne
on good stems. 75¢ each—
RED BOBBY CARROLL. (Decorative.)
A large flower with unusual depth, of
pleasing cardinal-red. Dwarf plant,
long stemmed cutting variety. 75c
each 8 ti eg ln eS
ROSE FALLON. (Decorative.) An im-
mense flower of fine ,perfect form.
Stems long and erect. Plant robust
and vigorous. Color, dark amber or
brownish old gold. A variety we can
highly recommend. Strong tubers. 50¢
CaCl ae
ROSY DARLENE. Medium sized deco-
rative of medium to light pink, shad-
ing to almost white at tips of petals.
Vote e nels =e
SWEETHEART’S BOUQUET (W). (Pe-
ony.) In color an unique shading of
salmon-rose, Shaded with fawn; pleas-
ing alike in both day and artificial
light. Flowers are very large and
stems extra long and wiry. One of the
very earliest to bloom and continues
throughout the season. 50¢ each
WHITE JERSEY BEAUTY. (Decora-
tive.) An early blooming pure white.
A fine variety for cutting. A strong
2ToOwer OL food habits ioc eache-s2=—
WHITE KING. (Formal Decorative.) A
pure white large-flowering Dahlia of
fine form and substance, with strong
Seis. Tare ERKeld
YOUR LUCKY STAR. (Hybrid Cactus.)
An immence flower, borne on strong
stems. Color medium light orchid-
pink shading to almost white at tips
of petals. $1.00 each__ =
iz)
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INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
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Standard Dahlias
Prices in this list, 35¢ each, any 3 for $1.00
Various Types—C., Cactus; D., Decorative; S., Show
Hite ELLs
h
Approximate
BON TON (W.) (S.) A fine ball-shaped
flower of deep garnet red. An extra
sip okey O20) bes eee =
ELSIE BONNELL. (C.) A finely formed
true cactus type. Flowers very freely
on good stems. Color, dark red
FAIRY. (D.) An exceptionally pretty
bright pink; flowers averaging 3
inches or more in diameter when fully
developed — See
GOLDEN SPRAY. (W.) (S.) Large
flowers borne on long stems and pro-
duced in profusion. Bright golden yel-
4
low. A superb variety for cutting_____ 4
It. High
Approximate
JACK ROSE. (D.) Brilliant crimson-red,
rich and glowing, similar in shade to
the popular Rose, which suggested its
TL TY Cee eer eet ee nee oh ee A ee 4
MAID OF KENT. (D.) Intense scarlet,
variegated with pure white; fre-
quently a solid scarlet____ eae se:
PURPLE MANITOU. (D.) Extra large,
clear purple. A sport from the popular
La Grand Manitou; one of the best
clear purples a 2 a 2a 70"
STRADELLA. : (S.) Purple-red flower,
rounded and full h. = s +
Collection No. 1. Twelve unlabeled Dahlias; no two alike. Our selection of
foregoing, including five or more Dahlias of Special Merit; with full color
range. $4.00 postpaid.
Pompon Novelty List—See Half Tone Page 23
ALL ARE WILMORE INTRODUCTIONS MARKED (W)
Price on all Pompoens 35c each—3 for $1.00
Me, IBOKSI0
Approximate
BRONZE BABY. (W.) A taller grower
than most of the pompons. A profuse
bloomer of amber, bronze and Indian
red shadings: sometimes almost solid
coloring of the latter. Excellent stems.
Introduced 1947 a
x
GARNET BEAUTY. (W.) Deep garnet
flowers of perfect form. Another rank
and vigorous growing plant. Intro-
duced 1947 4%
GOLDEN GOBLIN. (W.) Perfectly
formed flowers of rich golden-yellow.
Slightly larger blooms than on the
normal pompon. ae 2 2 Sa:
ISABEL. Vivid scarlet. Every flower
perfect in form, and exquisitely
quilled. Fine stems mye = 4
JOE FETTIE. Pure white, excellent
variety for cutting_ +
LITTLE CANARY. (W.) Rich deep
canary-yellow; a very free bloomer
and good stems Ms -_ == BY,
LITTLE CLOWN. (W.) Bright cherry
red to amber yellow. A beautiful au-
tumn combination. Stems long and
Sia) See ae & enna
Bia kira h
Approximate
LITTLE SCOUT. (W.) Good free
bloomer, flowers dark red, borne on
long stems, holding blooms well above
the foliage eee = coats
LITTLE VICTOR. (W.) Rich orange
shading to golden yellow. Good stem
and perfect form = es ee ees ao
MINNIE MELLOR. Orchid pink with
SOOUsTOR IM wat Clas lel) == age aes
RITA’S PAPOOSE. (W.) Brilliant cerise
pink. A neat little flower and a won-
derful bloomer = eros 21%
ROSA WILMOTH. Rose pink. Ideal for
CULE BLT Oak ee Re ae eee See ae 3
SHAWNEE PAPOOSE. (W.) (1932.)
Copper red shaded to amber. Long
Sqocenay eeanel sialroWe. seo Npaoe = e 4
WHITE FAIRY. (W.) A heavy bloomer.
Perfectly formed white flowers. Ts-
pecially good cutting variety_______ os
YELLOW GEM. Pure yellow of excel-
lent form and habit. The best of the
WELLO Whe ata oe oat eee 3
One each of the above fifteen Pompons for $4.25
22 W. W. WILMORE, DAHLIA SPECIALIST
This type of Dahlia is gaining in popularity every year. All varieties herein listed are
excellent for cutting purposes, and in great demand by florists, on account of their
keeping qualities, Except as noted, blooms will measure from 2% to 3 inches across when
flowers are fully developed.
RIDGEMORE MINIATURE DAHLIAS
RIDGEMORE, the trade name for our new group of miniature dahlias, is derived
from the last syWables of Wheatridge (a suburb of Denver, and location of our nursery)
and Wilmore.
A few years ago, and by mere chance, we discovered a very outstanding miniature
variety, the seed from which produced many outstanding seedlings, and far superior to
anything heretofore tried. From this propagation we list below several especially fine
varieties, covering a wide range of color, which are the best of the miniatures we have
introduced to date. More will be added from time to time to this honor roll as they prove
their worth. Average blooms in this group are from two and one-half to three inches, and
all are especially good eut flower varieties, by reason of flower formation, freedom of
bloom, length of stem, attractive colors, and keeping qualities. All these fine varieties are
highly recommended,
ALL ARE PRICED AT 75c EACH. SET OF FOURTEEN POSTPAID FOR $9.00
(These are all Wilmore originations and of the decorative type except as noted.)
Kt. High Ft. High
Approximate Approximate
RIDGEMORE ALAMEDA. Light straw- RIDGEMORE RADIANT. Rather a
yvellow of perfect form, and an abun- spreading plant, with cerise-red blooms,
dant bloomer I = es with good stems eat SIE eA penis OR ek eta ke 3
RIDGEMORE FAWN. Fawn shaded old BCD) GEN) EE ee ee
gold, with tints of sunrise pink_______ 2 cerise-red, shading lighter at the tips,
and especially free bloomer___________ 3
IA IL EA RULE AEE BAN CAROLE ME Meo RIDGEMORE SCARLET. A_ brilliant
fectly formed tlowers of reddish-pur- scarlet-red. Profuse bloomer, petals
ple, borne on long stems and an abun- 4 slightly quilled at the tip____________ 3
dant bloomer __ we ena en)
RIDGEMORE SUNRISE. Rich yellow
RIDGEMORE INDIAN SUMMER. Ex- without shading. Invaluable for cut-
ceedingly long erect stems, bronze ting _ = = = 3
flowers of various tints of autumn
JON ELEY, Oot AD Uaapelt Lane mere RIDGEMORE SWEETHEART. O14d
evn hwolkesy HN areola aaKopPeh Ceo ee 4 ; : ; epee: :
rose, Shading to orchid-pink tints; a
RIDGEMORE JEWEL. Bright cherry- yery ree) bloomers and {a cemator
fs é atte 2 ‘no 2
red, with ideal stems, and a prolific — cutting —_ ae Seite es he Se =
bloomer ~~~ --------------------------- 3 RIDGEMORE VASQUEZ. Clear rich
RIDGEMORE MAIDEN’S DREAM. A A ies Braeey and especially fine for s
cactus type of miniature and a superb = ais 5 eid 7 ae ge ae
flower of delicate pink and fawn RIDGEMORE WHITE FAWN. A pro-
Heke waver opel Woks Sirens 4 lific bloomer with good stems, me-
4 dium sized flowers of perfect forma-
RIDGEMORE PEACE. Pure white flow- tion, slightly quilled at base. Pure
ers without shading, borne on long, white with center occasionally show-
stiff stems. An outstanding miniature 4 ing a very delicate light lavender_____ 3
ABOVE ARE PRICED AT %c EACH. SET OF FOURTEEN POSTPAID $9.00.
(Full value $10.50)
Kt. High Ht. High
Approximate Approximate
BABY ROYAL. An extremely heavy LITTLE WHITE FEATHER. (W.)
blooming semi-cactus or cactus type. ye eC TT) ; x y
An exquisite shade of rich salmon nib Aas 3 Pests pens Ba ete’
pink. A very beautiful flower, al- ranged as to suggest a fluffy arrange-
though some bloom semi-double. 50e ment of white feathers. Stems extra
each = SSS SS SSS SSS = - 2% long and straight. This novelty is a
< zs artpae j j PO . Ss > n
BABY SAGAMORE. {Formal Decora: pe re EUECMEARU EX: both as to form and z
tive.) An exquisite dahlia with espe- size. 50¢ each—--___-_________---------
cially long stems and perfectly shaped MAH BABY. (Decorative.) Deep maroon
blooms of coppery bronze. Petals ; ; : oes z re
slightly more equilled than in most flowers slightly under 3 inches across,
of the miniatures. None better than borne on long straight stems. Some
oe variety for cutting purposes. 75c hi flowers almost black. 75ec each_______ 4
eas, 3 RED SYLVIA. (Decorative.) Rich deep
BUCKEYE BABY. (Decorative.) Apri- carmine red. Grows well, blooms pro-
cot-bronze, heavy bloomer on dwarf fusely, and surpassed by none on
but spready plants. Flowers 2 inches keeping qualities as a cut flower.
ACTOSS 2o0C.ea Ch === aes ete __ 2% Highly recommended. 50¢c each_-______ zt
One each of the above six miniatures for $3.00
W. W. WILMORE NURSERIES 23
A VASE OF POMPON DAHLIAS
“The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth
One is nearer God’s heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.”
(Author unknown)
24 W. W. WILMORE NURSERIES
Peonies
NOT PREPAID BEYOND THE 4TH ZONE (600 MILES)
Fall orders for Peonies cannot be filled before October
Field of Peonies in Full Bloom
Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose im perfection of bloom, color and fragrance. They
are at home in any ¢limate or soil, but thrive best in a deep, rich, well-drained loam. They
make a gorgeous display planted in beds, on the lawn, or planted singly along the walk
or herbaceous border. The Peony is perfectly hardy and generally able to care for itself,
but it does not follow that they enjoy neglect. Give them ample room in which to grow,
keeping them free from weeds and grass, and they will amply repay all the care given.
A word to beginners: Use no fertilizer of any kind on newly set Peonies. Don’t be alarmed
when you see your newly set Peonies begin to turn brown in July and appear to be quite
dead in August. This is natural. They will be on hand again in the spring.
The following varieties embrace a wide range of color and will be found very
satisfactory. Prices quoted are for strong divisions.
Fine old favorites for beds or border. They have a wide range of gorgeous colors and
delightfully fragrant.
Fertilizers should not be applied to new-set peonies,
All Peonies herein listed $1.00 each, $11.00 per dozen
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Ivory white MONS. JULES ELIE. The peerless pure
with creamy white center. Very large. An pink. Broad reflexing guards with a high
extra fine peony. pyramidal body. One of the largest, hand-
4 x Ta Tt ~ 1 somes S as i . & i > Ss v i
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS. Ciohuinr rues ane most lasting cutting sorts in
shaped white, creamy center.
FELIX CROUSSE. The well known bril-
liant light red. The leader among reds.
FESTIVA MAXIMA. A rare variety of
great beauty. Exceedingly showy and of
large size. Pure snowy white, flaked with
small crimson spots at center. Finest white
in cultivation.
JEANNE d@d’ ARC. One of the best of all
the light pink varieties. Medium pink shad-
NIMBUS. An especially fine, light pink
peony, opening up to a blush pink. Fully
double, of the bomb type.
PRESIDENT TAFT. (Reine Hortense.)
Among the best of all peonies. Large full
flower, delightfully fragrant. Color a deli-
cate shell pink. A vigorous free bloomer.
PRINCESS BEATRICE. Pink guard
petals, center creamy pink. Late bloomer.
ing to almost white. Very fragrant. ROSEA SUPERBA. Fine, full rosy pink.
: ; Hxtra choice flower. Very free and early
KARL ROSENFELD. Rich velvety crim- bloomer.
son. Large globular flower, A popular red.
; ‘ : (NOTH—There is a very general impres-
LADY LENORA BRAMWELL. Very sion that peonies must be set in the fall.
large and sweet. Silver rose. This is a bit of nonsense. If peony stock
has been dug in the fall and held over
_ MME. BREON. Flesh and lemon, chang- winter in damp storage they will do fully
ing to white. as well when set in the early spring.)
INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
W. W. WILMORE NURSERIES 25
PERENNIALS
Hardy Perennial and Rock Garden Plants
Prepaid at prices quoted
except as noted
STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS
(R. G. Indicates Rock Garden Plants)
No flower garden is complete without a
collection of these most valuable plants.
With a little care they may be selected so
as to give a continuous supply of flowers
from early spring to autumn frosts. They
require far less care than the annuals or
bedding plants, and may be used to good
advantage to fill odd corners, along fences,
and to screen unsightly objects. They are
perfectly hardy, and yet for winter they
should have a slight covering of leaves or
other litter. Care should also be taken to
prevent pools of water standing on them
during winter.
ACHILLEA—YARROW
Yarrows are grown in borders and the
smaller species in rock-gardens and bloom
in the spring and summer, often lasting
until autumn. They are of easy culture.
Achillea filipendulina; Fernleaf Yarrow.
(38 to 4 ft.) Flat heads of brilliant yellow
flowers, finely cut foliage. Blooms last
dried all winter. 35c¢ each; $3.50 per dozen.
ALTHEA—HOLLYHOCKS
Althea rosea; Hollyhocks. (4 to 6 ft.)
Double flowered, strong field roots. AS a
background in large borders or beds of the
lower herbaceous plants, there is nothing
better. Separate colors—Red, Pink, Yellow,
White, Buff, Black, Lilac, Maroon. 30c¢ each ;
$3.00 per dozen.
ALYSSUM
A few are grown in rock-gardens and
borders, in open or sunny locations. They
require the usual culture for perennials.
Alyssum saxatile; Goldentuft Alyssum
(R. G.). (10 in.) Sometimes called a ‘Basket
of Gold.’) Low sprawling habit of growth,
producing masses of bright yellow flowers
in May. 50¢ each.
AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE
Columbines are favorites in the rock-
gardens and the perennial border. They
thrive in light sandy loam.
Aquilegia coerulea; Colorado Clumbine.
(2 ft. Large blue flowers with long spurs,
center creamy white. Best of the Colum-
bines. 50¢ each; $5.00 per dozen.
A. Crimsonstar. This remarkable novelty
combines all the charm of the ordinary
Aquilegia with other qualities, which make
it most effective as a garden plant. Its
flowers are very large with crimson sepals
and spurs, and white petals; an entirely
new color in Columbines. 50c¢ each; $5.00
per dozen.
A. Scott Elliott Hybrids. Wonderful colors
of long spurred Columbines of many shades,
d0c each; $5.00 per dozen.
ANCHUSA—BUGLOSS
Anchusa myostidiflora; Siberian Bugloss.
(1 ft.) Clusters of charming blue flowers
resembling FKorget-Me-Nots. An_ effective
rock plant for shady places. Blooms in May,
90c each.
BABYBREATH
(See Gypsophila)
BLEEDINGHEART
(See Dicentra)
CAM PANULA—BELLFEFLOWER
Campanulas are popular for the flower-
garden, rockery and borders.
Campanula carpatica; Carpathian Bell-
flower. A pretty species growing in com-
pact tufts not exceeding 8 inches high;
flowers Clear blue, held erect on wiry stems.
It begins blooming in June, continuing un-
til October. As an edging for hardy border
or for the rockery it is unsurpassed, 50¢e
each; $5.00: per dozen.
CHRYSANTHEMUM
Chrysanthemum maximum; Alaska Daisy.
(2 ft.) Immense snow-white flowers, 4 in.
in diameter. Blooms through the season.
One of the best daisies grown. 35¢ each;
$3.50 per dozen.
C. maximum; Mount Shasta Daisy. (50
in.) This Daisy is not to be confused with
the old line single Shasta Daisy. An out-
standing variety, with a double creamy
pincushion center, surrounded by a single
row of white petals. 50c¢ each; $5.00 per
dozen,
DWARF AZALEA MUMS
Chrysanthemum will give
money invested
This type of
more satisfaction for the
than perhaps any other listing in our cata-
logue. They are a constant source of pleas-
ure through their entire blooming period;
and can be used practically any place in
the garden, although sun is preferred.
Amelia; Cushion of Azalea Mums. Dwarf
growing type of Mums, blooming from July
until frost. Very popular and indispensable
to the garden. Can supply in pink, white,
bronze and yellow. 75e each; $7.50 per
dozen. (Whole clumps in earth, $1.00 each,
but not available by Parcel Post.)
SEE GUARANTEE INSIDE BACK COVER
26 CHRYSANTHEMUMS
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS
We ean highly recommend all the follow-
ing varieties of Hardy Chrysanthemums.
This list represents the best of many varie-
ties we have tried out in the past few years.
Following varieties 50c each, $5.00 per
dozen, except as noted. (All varieties herein
listed can be furnished locally in clump
form with earth attached from %75e to $1.25
each, according to varieties. Not available
on Parcel Post orders.)
Alabaster. Large white, beautifully shaped
blossoms, slightly inecurved; center a light
cream. None better in the whites. Height
2 it. (oe each:
Algonquin. Bright lemon yellow and one
of the first to bloom of the later flowering
Mums. Height about 2 ft.
Aurora. Reddish-purple button type flow-
ers, blooming in heavy clusters in late Au-
gust and early September. Height 30 inches.
-arly, free blooming
reddish-
Autumn Lights. An
variety, medium sized flowers of
bronze. Dwarf. 75¢ each.
Bronze Butter. A very large Mum with
the curved petals of deep copper-yellow.
Unique in formation and highly recom-
mended. Height 80 inches. $1.00 each.
Caliph. Deepest velvet red as the flower
Older blooms shade to a_ lighter
color, making it a very attractive variety.
One of the very best of the reds, and of
medium height. One year plants 75c¢ each.
opens.
Cydonia. Medium to small blossoms. of
reddish-bronze. 2 to 2% ft. height. 75¢e each.
Daily Express. Opening as an orange-red
shade, maturing to soft, orange-bronze with
yellowish center. Flowers extremely large,
38 to 3% inches; larger by disbudding.
Height 20 to 24 inches. $1.00: each.
Early Wonder. Round pompon flowers,
first opening to a delicate pink, and blend-
ing to peach blossom pink when fully open.
Blooms late September. Highly recom-
mended. Height 2 ft. 75¢ each.
Flicka. (Originated by the U. S. Experi-
mental Station at Cheyenne, Wyoming.) A
splendid mid-season bloomer of double
flowers, color rose and buff, pompon type.
Hxtremely dwarf and excellent for a border
plant. One year plants 75¢ each.
Gold Standard. Fine large deep golden
blossoms; slightly incurved petals. Blooms
four inches or more across, Plants of me-
dium height. None finer in this color. One
year plants $1.00 cach.
Hector. Very similar to Alabaster; flow-
ers nearly as large, center not quite as
creamy. Overall a splendid white. 20 to 24
inches high. 75c each.
Hidatsa. (Originated by the U. S. Experi-
mental Station at Chevenne, Wyoming.)
Deep garnet red color in bud as it opens;
as the flowers get fully developed, fading
to a mulberry red. Quite dwarf, and a valu-
able addition to any Chrysanthemum list.
One year plants 75¢ each.
Lavender Lady. Medium sized flowers of
lovely orchid-lavender. Height 50 inches.
Lieut. Beckner. (Originated by the U. S.
Experimental Station at Cheyenne, Wyo-
ming.) Double flowers, frequently showing
an open center, Reddish-bronze color, and
blooms by mid-September or earlier. Flow-
ers are three inches or more across, plant
of medium height. One year plants 75e each.
Mrs. Guthrie. Large, reddish bronze; me-
dium height, slightly incurved petals. A fine
variety and highly recommended. One year
plants $1.00.
Mrs. P. S. DuPont. An exceptional Mum
of a beautiful soft peach shade, Flowers
perfectly formed; a heavy bloomer. Height
2 feet. 75¢ each.
Rozika. Shapely double blossoms of two
and one-half to three-inch size; color pink
to orchid pink, with faint suggestion of
salmon shading. Medium height. One year
plants 75e each.
September Bronze. Shapely little pompon
blossoms of golden-bronze, Always in bloom
by mid-September. Height 18 inches.
Sonny Boy. A sport of September Bronze,
and identical in every respect except that
in color it is a golden yellow. Height 18 in.
The Moor. Brilliant amaranth-crimson of
rich intense color. Flowers about 2% inches
across. Height 2 ft.
Vivid. A very striking and effective va-
riety, color a rosy crimson or amaranth
shade, new to the earlier flowering Chry-
santhemums. Blooms in September.
Waku. (Originated by the U. S. Experi-
mental Station at Cheyenne, Wyoming.)
Semi-double white blossoms and a dwarf
variety, 12 to 15 inches high. Starts bloom-
ing early September and an especially low
border plant.
INSIST ON COLORADO GROWN STOCK
PERENNIALS 2
CLEMATIS
Clematis recta; Ground Clematis. (2 ft.)
Produces fragrant pure white flowers in
showy clusters during June and July. Ex-
cellent for cut flower purposes. Blooms in
June and again in August. A very much
overlooked perennial. 5c each; $7.50 per
dozen.
COLUMBINE
(See Aquilegia)
COREOPSIS
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora. (2 ft.)
Large yellow daisy-like flowers. June and
Rey
July. 85c each; $3.50 per dozen.
DELPHINIUM—LARKSPUR
Delphinium Belladonna, “The Heavenly
Blue” Delphinium. Flowers on long spikes,
Sky-blue and good for cutting. 50c each;
$5.00 per dozen.
D. Bellamosa. Very similar to the above,
only of a dark blue color. 50¢ each; $5.00 per
dozen.
D. Pacifie Giant Hybrids, White. The fin-
est of the Delphiniums we have yet tried;
we offer the white only that have been seg-
regated from this group, ninety per cent of
which are double. $1.00 each; $11.00 per
dozen.
D. Pacific Giant Hybrids. (Mixed blue
shades.) No group of Delphiniums are finer
than these colors. Many shades from light
blue through the orchid shades, to very
deepest blue, 75¢ each; $8.00 per dozen,
DIANTHUS—PINK
Dianthus barbatus; Sweetwilliam. (R. G.)
(15 in.) An old favorite, which needs no
description, Mixed colors. 380¢ each; $3.00
per dozen.
D. plumarius; Grass Pink. (R. G.) (12 in.)
This is the only carnation pink we can
truly recommend as being hardy. Delight-
fully fragrant. Mixed colors. 80¢ each; $3.00
per dozen.
DICENTRA—BLEEDINGHEART
Dicentra spectabilis; Bleedingheart. (18
in.) Graceful sprays of heart-shaped pink
and white flowers. 3-5 eye plants, $1.25 each,
D. eximia; Fringed Bleedingheart. (R. G.)
(9 to 12 in.) A dwarf variety of Bleeding-
heart. Fringed leaves with plumy foliage.
Flowers similar to regular Bleedingheart,
only smaller. Especially fine for rock gar-
dens. 75¢ each; $8.00 per dozen.
DICTAMNUS—DITTANY
Dictamus albus; Gasplant Dittany. (To 5
ft.) Pink flowers in long terminal racemes.
Very fragrant and lasting. 50c each.
DRYOPTERIS—WOOD FERN
Dryopteris Maleferm. (R. G.)
partly shaded
large fronds form a vase-like cluster about
the crown and are of durable texture and
nearly evergreen. It retains, therefore, its
splendid appearance throughout the season.
filixmas ;
Grows in situations. The
Medium size, 75¢ each; large size, $1.00 each.
FERNS (Hardy)
(See Dryopteris)
GAILLARDIA
Gaillardia aristata; Perennial Gaillardia.
(2% ft.) Blooms all summer.
red with yellow border. 40¢ each; $4.00 per
dozen,
Flowers deep
GYPSOPHILA
Gypsophila paniculata Double; Double
Babybreath. (8 ft.) A double form of Gynp-
sophila, which is used in bouquet work and
which dries perfectly for winter use. $1.25
ach.
HIBISCUS—ROSEMALLOW
Hibiscus palustris; Common Rosemallow.
(5 ft.) Very large, single blossoms, Colors—
Red, Pink and White, mixed. 50c¢ each.
HOLLYHOCK
(See Althea)
IRIS
Tris ochroleuca; Yellowband Iris. Vlant
attaining 8 ft. height; differing from the
German Iris by flat instead of rounded
blossoms, with similar falls. Producing two
and three flowers per spike, and valuable
for cutting. We have both the white and
yellow varieties. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
KNIPHOFIA—TORCHLILY
Kniphofia elegans; Hotpoker Torchlily
(Redhotpoker). (2% ft.) Long slender foli-
age like the Hemerocallis family. Flowers
in tall, dense spikes of brilliant red; slender
trumpet-like flowers pointing downward.
50e each; $5.00 per dozen.
LARKSPUR
(See Delphinium)
LI LI UM—LI LY
Lilium regale; Regal Lily. Flower stems
are slender and flexible but tense as steel
and from 2 to 4 feet tall, covered with dense
narrow foliage and crowned with a_pro-
fusion of funnel-shaped blooms, the outside
of which are streaked brown and shading
off to pink. The inside is flushed yellow in
center, shading off to pure white at the
outer edge. Sweet scented. Same shape and
size as an Waster Lily. 75c each; $7.50 per
dozen.
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28 PERENNIALS
LUPINUS—LUPINE
Lupinus polyphyllus; Russel Hybrids;
Washington Lupine. (3 ft.) Flowers borne
on long spikes; blossoms pea_ shaped.
Should be planted where there is plenty of
moisture. Blooms in June and July. Mixed
eolors, from white through yellow, bronze,
reds and deepest blues. 50¢€ each; $5.00 per
dozen.
MYRTLE
(See Vinca)
PAPAVER—POPPY
Papaver orientale; Oriental poppy. (4 ft.)
This poppy is perfectly hardy. Its large,
orange-scarlet flowers make it one of the
most showy of all plants. 85¢ each; $3.50 per
dozen. (For bést results should be planted
in fall.)
PEONITES
(See Page 24)
PHLOX
Phlox paniculata; Summer Phlox. (2 to 4
ft.) 50e¢ each; $5.00 per dozen. Clumps with
earth attached, 75c and $1.00. Varieties as
follows:
Africa. (30 in.) Brilliant carmine-red, with
deeper eye. Nice shaped flower heads of
large, compact florets.
Brilliant. Large trusses of brilliant crim-
son with darker eye.
Chieftain. (2 ft.) Of medium height, color
deep crimson.
Daily Sketch. (3 ft.) Extra large trusses
of large individual florets. Color, light sal-
mon-pink with crimson eye.
Dixie. (30 in.) A bright orchid-pink with
large heads; remarkably disease resistant
foliage.
Mary Louise. (80 in.) Pure snow-white
heads: individual florets extra large and
very fragrant. Prolific bloomer.
Miss
heads;
Lingard. Immense white flower
early bloomer and disease resistant.
Rhinelander. Large flower heads of beau-
tiful salmon-pink.
R. P. Struthers. (30 in.) Rosy-carmine
with claret-red eye. One of the most satis-
factory varieties.
San Antonio. (380 in.) Brilliant red with
plum-red shadings.
PAINTED DAISY
(See Pyrethrum)
PINKS—HARDY CLOVE
(See Dianthus)
POPPY
(See Papaver)
PLATYCODON—BALLOONFLOWER
Platyeodon grandiflorum; Balloonflower.
(2% ft.) Differing from Campanula chiefly
in the opening of the caps. Flowers deep
blue, open bell-shaped, to 2 inches across,
solitary. June-July. 35¢e each; $3.50 per doz.
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PYRETHRUM—CHRYSANTHEMUM
Pyrethrum coccineum Double; Double
Painteddaisy. (18 in.) Mixed colors; all do
not bloom double. 50¢ each; $5.00 per doz.
SCABIOSA—SCABIOUS
Scabiosa caucasica; Caucasian Secabiosa.
(2 ft.) Pleasing lavender fringed flowers,
with the customary pincushion center. 50¢
each; $5.00 per dozen.
SWEET WILLIAM
(See Dianthus)
TORCHLILY (REDHOTPOKER)
(See Kniphofia)
TROLLIUS—GLOBEFLOWER
Trollius; mixed colors. Globe shaped yel-
low to orange flowers, useful for cutting
and for rock gardens. Should be planted in
shady or semi-shady areas. 75c¢ each.
VERONICA—SPEEDWELL
Veronica incana; Woolly Speedwell. Very
useful for rock gardens, attaining a height
of about one foot. Gray-green foliage bear-
ing spikes of beautiful blue flowers. 50e
each.
VIN CA—PERIWINKLE
Vinca minor; Common Periwinkle. Trail-
ing evergreen. Flowers lilac-blue. Good
ground cover. Sometimes called Myrtle. 50¢
each; $5.00 per dozen.
SPRING BLOOMING—FALL PLANTED BULBS
We will have above fall Dutch bulbs available in proper season, including
the following items: Darwin Tulips, Parrot Tulips, Hyacinths, Jonquils, Nar-
cissus, Daffodils, Crocus, Grape Hyacinths, Snowdrops and Scillas.
If you will contact us after August 1st, we can then advise you what
varieties we will have in stock, as well as prices on same and approximate
delivery date.
Residents of Colorado Be Sure and Add Sales Tax
29
HOW TO PLANT AND TRIM ROSES
The top illustration to the right shows the correct way of planting a rose.
It also shows the way a rose should be cut back when planted. The bottom
illustration shows the improper way to plant a rose. Please note that the knob
or bud in the top illustration, as well as the forks of the plant, are slightly
under the ground level. The bud of a grafted rose should always be planted
from 1% to 2% inches under the ground level, preferably the latter figure. The
bottom illustration shows this bud planted above ground, and of consequence a
perfect chance of freezing out over the first winter. Also note the crowded
condition of the roots which are not allowed to expand normally, as well as the
hard pan at the bottom of the hole, which should be loosened for better root
action. Too shallow planting in a large per cent of (Right)
the cases is the cause of the plant freezing out
and suckers coming from the roots and “going to
the wild rose” as it is so commonly called.
At least in Colorado, roses should never be
pruned or trimmed back in the fall; either
climbers or bush roses. Any cutting back of roses
should be done about the time the growth starts
in the spring, and then remove the dead wood only,
except in bush roses, where they’ve gone through
a favorable winter and considerable live wood is
still on the plant; it is then advisable to cut back
to about six or eight inches above the ground.
Watering, fertilization and cultivation, out-
side of good stock to start with, are perhaps the
most vital factors in the production of good
blooms. Cow fertilizer is the safest to use, and
deep irrigations as shown in the last paragraph of
“how to plant evergreens” is advisable. The soil
should be frequently aerated by deep hoeing or
cultivation, but not until the ground is sufficiently
dried out after watering.
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HOW TO PLANT EVERGREENS
From the illustration on the left, you will note
the dug hole is somewhat deeper and wider than
the depth and width of the ball respectively. This
is necessary so that good, loose, well pulverized
soil can be underneath the evergreen as well as
around it. The tree should be set an inch or so
lower than the ground level, or so the top of the
burlap is barely under the ground level. The slight
cup around the tree will then serve as a water
basin for future watering purposes. Avoid making
this too pronounced however.
Be sure the evergreen is properly set before
attempting to fill in the soil around the tree.
Wherever possible, it is advisable to place the
end of the hose down in the hole near the bottom
of the tree before filling in the soil. After the fill
in, to a height somewhat higher than ground
level, turn on the water. After the water rises
above the soil, pull out the hose and allow the
water to seep away, which it will gradually. This
method of planting will eliminate any air pockets.
It is advisable to add a little extra soil on top
afterwards. This will stop the baking around the
tree. Do not remove the burlap, or use fertilizer.
Deep irrigation on evergreens, of a slight dribble for several hours, is
preferable to the regular sprinkling method and should be done every week to
ten days, according to weather conditions.
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FALL OR WINTER CARE OF TREES
Due to the arid and peculiar climate that exists throughout the Plains
Area, it is of vital importance that trees, shrubs and evergreens be given
special attention before going into Winter.
In this region we usually have long dry Falls after the trees have defoli-
ated, and as a rule the tendency is to forget to water the various items in our
landscaping. This is of great importance where we have had little, if any, Fall
moisture from the skies. Consequently not only the trees and shrubs, but even
the perennials are almost sure to suffer, and freeze back or Winter-killed
entirely, if added moisture is not supplied to get them properly soaked for
withstanding the rigors of Winter;—and thus avoid what is known as “dry-
freezing” or winter-kill.
Some thirty days or more after you have put away your hose for the
season, is about the right time to bring it out and thoroughly soak everything
up again. Remove the nozzle from the hose, using the open end, and on normal
sized trees and evergreens allow a stream of water about pencil size, to run at
or near the base of the tree for two or three hours. On larger trees this should
be repeated by moving the hose from time to time to a new location on the
opposite sides of the tree. Shrubs and perennials of course treated in the same
manner, but with smaller running time—possibly an hour or less, according to
size of the plant or shrub. This slow method of watering permits seepage deep
inte the ground, down around the roots where it does the most good, and where
it will last well into the winter. The nearer one can anticipate when the ground
is going to freeze up, and get your watering done just ahead of that time,—the
better your stock will come out in the Spring.
PROPER PLANTING and TRIMMING of PRIVET HEDGES
Trench for all hedges should be dug deeper and wider than necessary for
the depth and spread of the roots, respectively. A trench is always preferable
to digging holes for the individual plants; which should be placed with the
forks or crown slightly under the ground level. Only well pulverized good soil
should be placed back around the roots, and flooding method to water in
properly when the hedge line is completed. Fill should be made so there will be
a slight sump for future irrigation. Do not allow grass or sod to grow into your
hedge. Keep the area well defined,and obstacles of this kind removed at all
times.
The top illustration on the left shows the position of a hedge after
installation. Note line indicating the proper cut back on all hedges after plant-
ing. The easiest and best way to accomplish this is a stout cord stretched along
the hedge, cutting back all above the cord, and thus an even height along the
entire hedge. Some side trimming is usually nec-
essary alsoon each shearing.This isvitally neces-
sary to get a thick established growth at the base
and on the sides. If this is not done, a lanky,
leggy hedge develops, which does not add to the
beauty of any planting. The more a hedge is
sheared through the growing season, the better it
develops, and of consequence, the more beautiful
it becomes. Again on hedge, it is most vital to
see it is well watered and kept well watered at
all times for best results. Deep irrigation or
flooding again is preferable over the sprinkling
method.
The center figure at the left shows the proper
way to trim a hedge after it has developed some-
what, and should be kept trimmed in approximate
Shape as shown—slightly narrower at the top
than at the base. The bottom figure is a good
example of an improperly trimmed hedge, as it is
narrower at the base than at the top. This is
readily seen, since heavy snows, or in certain
instances, heavy rains, will have a tendancy to
pull apart and flatten out the branches where the
hedge is not slightly narrower at the top than at
the base.
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SHRUB PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
The main thing in planting shrubs is a hole
deep enough and wide enough to accommodate
the normal spread of the roots without crowd-
ing; as well as proper pruning of the shrub after
installation.
You will note by the illustration on the left,
the hole has been dug to accommodate the roots
properly without crowding, with sufficient space
below the roots so they do not come in contact
with what we call “hard pan.” Also note the forks
of the shrub are slightly under the ground level.
The dotted lines indicate where the shrub should
be cut back and still maintain the shape of the
shrub. While cutting the entire shrub back to a
straight line or flat top would serve the purpose
of reducing the top in proportion to what the root
system has been reduced, it nevertheless is not the
proper way of trimming a shrub, as they should
be rounded out and not flat across the top, which
is an unnatural way of their growing. Of course
in hedges, we shear them flat, which is the way
they are supposed to be.
In watering the shrub after planting, the end of the hose placed in the
bottom of the hole and treated in the same way as instructed under evergreen
planting, is preferable to any other method, since this does away with any
possible air pockets.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TREES AND
FRUIT TREES
You will note by the two illustrations on the right, the tree on the extreme
right is not planted properly, in that the hole is entirely too small, and the tree
planted too shallow, with the roots too near the surface; the hard firm soil
again in evidence is not being removed.
Also note that even in trees, they should be trimmed properly before or
immediately after planting, as represented by the dotted line in the first figure
on the right. Pruning, probably has more to do with a tree getting started
right than any other feature, with the possible exception of proper planting.
Both fruit trees and shade trees should be watered in most thoroughly, and
again we recommend the method used in ever-
greens; with the hose put in the bottom of the hole
after the tree is set, and the dirt then filled in to Wy
a slight mound. After turning on the water and .
the earth has settled properly, a slight cup or de- cs
pression should be in eviden .e for future water =
basin. A a
In setting fruit trees, all will show a more or \ « ;
less decided knob or offset, some little distance So (Ce
above the roots. This should always be placed yan
from 1% to 2 inches below ground level in the
planting, as this is the very vital part of all fruit
trees, and should not be exposed to the elements
but kept moist at all times. Avoid the use of at
least animal fertilizers in the planting of all trees
and shrubs; except where one actually has poor
soil; then a slight application on the surface after
the tree or shrub has been set, may be applied and
worked into the soil. Future waterings will then
take the food qualities in solution, down around VN |
the roots, without the danger of burning them.
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7 — POSSIBLE, plant in an open, sunny situation. Prepare
the soil thoroughly by deep digging. Be moderate in the
use of both manure and water. Never plant when the soil
is wet. Lay the tuber flat on its side and cover it four
inches deep, pressing the soil firmly on the tuber. Keep
the soil loose and mellow by frequent hoeing, drawing the
soil to a slight hillock around the plant.
Tall growing varieties may be kept fairly dwarf by pinching
out the tip when the first shoot is six inches high. All varieties
growing above four feet should be tied to stout stakes to hold them
in position.
3x3 feet is about the proper distance to plant apart.
Keep all dead flowers trimmed off.
Dahlia blooms keep much better if cut in the evening—about
sunset—and the less foliage taken off with the flowers, the better
for both plant and flower. If green is desired, use some other green
of better keeping qualities.
After frost has killed the tops, dig the tubers carefully, remove
the soil from the roots, and store away in a box or barrel secure
from frost. As a precaution it would be well to cover the tubers so
stored with sand, leaves or moss.
All clumps should be divided into several pieces before being
reset the following spring.
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OUR GUARANTEE
Due to changing conditions, we are unable to give
more than a 50% mortality guarantee. All retail sales
are made subject to replace at half-price, on items failing
to survive the first growing season after planting. All
claims for mortality losses must be reported to us by
October 1st, to be recognized.
We will, however, insure your purchase 100% or
one free replace only, for any item or items, by adding
15% to the purchase price, if desired. This does not in-
clude planting of the replacement, as a separate charge
will be made on this also, if our services are required in
doing so. We assume no responsibility for winter kill on
spring planted stock.
W. W. WILMORE NURSERIES.
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DESIGN
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Outdoor Living Room?
BEFORE: Too otten the entire back yard is a service yard and playground, with walks
crowding the building, trees, clothesline or sand-box in the center, and no thought for
either convenience or beauty.
The same yard with walks set away from the building,
design with foundation planting or patios of pleasing shapes.
such as the statue shown in this lower plan, can be seen from several interesting points
in the garden. A pattern made by flower beds, walks and
garden or utility space, and at the same time gives design and interest to an otherwise
uninteresting or unsightly yard.
gives an opportunity for
A definite point of interest,
patios actually allows more
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