1 68 Classified Lists 



Slender branches, flowers pearly white, enveloping the entire bush. 

 One of the best early shrubs. For culture of all Spireas see Bridal 

 Wreath. 



SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA, see Bridal Wreath. 



SPIREA THUNBERGII. 2-3 ft. A dwarf compact shrub with slender 

 graceful branches, blooms very early with snow-white flowers in long 

 open sprays. A beautiful variety. 



SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI, an improved form of S. trilobata. 3-5 ft. 

 A spreading bush with long drooping branches, that are literally covered 

 with flat clusters of white flowers; blooms several weeks later than 

 S. Thunbergii, and is especially recommended. 



ST. PETER'S WREATH, ITALIAN MAY (Spirea hypericifolia). 3-6 ft. 

 A hardy shrub with long drooping branches, small white flowers in 

 small flat heads. For culture see Bridal Wreath. 



THORN. Scarlet-fruited (Cratcegus coccinea). 3-6 ft. A hardy 

 shrub or small tree, very ornamental because of its handsome foliage, 

 flowers and scarlet fruit. The white flowers are borne in numerous 

 clusters. It requires a dry sunny situation, and is propagated by seeds 

 that sometimes lie for two years without germinating. One of our 

 most beautiful native shrubs, but rather difficult to transplant. 



MAY 

 WHITE PERENNIALS 



ARABIS ALBIDA, see Rock Cress. 



ASPERULA ODORATA, see Sweet Woodruff. 



ASPHODEL (Asphodelus albus). 2 ft. Lily-like leaves form a tuft 

 at base from which rise tall spikes of clustered white flowers; should 

 have deep sandy loam. They increase rapidly by suckers which should 

 be divided and reset in the spring. For yellow variety see Yellow Per. 

 for May. 



CANDYTUFT. Evergreen (Iberis sempervirens). i ft. A choice 

 perennial bearing the greatest profusion of snow-white flowers in flat 

 heads almost three inches across; thrives in any good soil and sunny 

 exposure. Sow seed in spring and set out in September. Increased 

 also by cuttings and division of root; is self -sowing. It is beautiful 

 when grown with Lychnis dioica, Mertensia Virginica, Phlox sublata, 

 or grape hyacinth. 



