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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



SPIRAEA VAN HODTTBI. 



S. Van Houttei — This is beyond doubt the handsomest 

 of all Spiraeas; in fact, it has few if any equals 

 among ornamental shrubs. When in full bloom in 

 May and June it presents an appearance difficult to 

 describe, except that from a little distance it seems 

 to be wreathed with snow, the branches drooping 

 gracefully under the fleecy covering. Even when 

 not in bloom the plant from its habit of growth and 

 pretty foliage has a very pleasing and artistic effect, 

 either as a single specimen or arranged in groups. 

 It is a sure grower and perfectly hardy. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SYMPHORICARPUS. 



Exceedingly interesting and very ornamental dwarf 

 shrubs, of the easiest culture; admirably adapted for 

 grouping on the lawn or in masses of shrubbery in 

 almost any situation, even succeeding very well in the 

 shade of overhanging trees, where few shrubs "will 

 grow at all. They a-re especially valuable for their 

 ornamental berries, which show to advantage in the 

 fall and winter months. 



S. Racemosus (Snowberry) — A very pretty and inter- 

 esting shrub; pinkish white flowers followed by 

 white berries. 

 S. Vulgaris (Coral Berry) — This variety bears red 

 berries; an excellent shrub. 



Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SPIRAEA — MEADOW SWEET. 



. One of .the prettiest shrubs in cultivation, and 

 exceedingly desirable; in fact, we may say indispen- 

 sible for the lawn or shrubbery border. It is of the 

 easiest culture, succeeding well in any situation. 

 The varieties we name are the best for general pur- 

 poses. All are thrifty growers and most profuse 

 bloomers, each in its turn furnishing a succession 

 of flowers all through the summer. 



S. Anthony Waterer — A beautiful dwarf variety. 

 Grows bushy and compact, and blooms very pro- 

 fusely; flowers pink. 



S. Arguta— One of the very best of the Spiraeas. 

 Resembles the well-known variety Thunbergii, 

 but is stronger and more upright; flowers white, 

 borne in great profusion early in summer. 



S. Rillardii — Bears spikes of flowers; very desirable. 



S. Collosa — A beautiful variety, with deep rose 

 flowers; habit of plant very graceful. 



S. Collosa Alba — A dwarf and compact shrub bear- 

 ing a great abundance of white flowers; very 

 desirable. 



S. Opulifolia — A robust grower; flowers white. 



S. Opulifolia Aurea — This strikingly handsome va- 

 riety is practically indispensible in any arrange- 

 ment of shrubbery. Its bright golden foliage, 

 very pleasing in itself, presents a charming effect 

 in contrast with other shrubs. It is therefore 

 used freely in combination with other shrubs in 

 the same group or massed in solid groups accor- 

 ing to the extent and style of planting adopted. 

 The habit of the plant is bushy and of medium 

 height. Flowers white. 

 S, Pru n i folia — White; very desirable; early. 



S. Sorhifolia (Ash-Leaf Spiraea) — An excellent shrub; very attrac- 

 tive; flowers white, borne on long, upright spikes. 

 S. Thunbergii — Leaves narrow, stems light and graceful; flowers 

 white; blooms very profusely; early. 



Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



TAMARIX AFRICANA. 



A most attractive plant with long 

 gracefully bending, slender-growing, 

 but strong branches and delicate, 

 feathery foliage. It bears a profusion 

 of small pink blossoms in May and 

 June. Each 30c; per doz. $3.00. 



SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATEREH 



HARMONIOUS COMHINATIONS. 



In extensive planting, solid masses, 

 each of one distinct kind of shrub, is 

 most effective and artistic, but mixed 

 varieties in one group is sometimes 

 desirable. The following, for ex- 

 ample, would make a very pleasing 

 and harmonious combination, due at- 

 tention being paid to their arrange- 

 ment with reference to height and 

 habit: Rerberis Purpurea, Herberis 

 Thunbergii, Spiraea Arguta, S. Opuli- 

 folia Aurea, S. Van Houttei, Sym- 

 phoricarpus Racemosus. S. Vulgaris, 

 Weigela Rosea and W. Rosea Vnrie- 

 gata. 



SYMPHORICARPUS RACEMOSUS. 



EXTRA LARGE BUSHY PLANTS of all of tbc Above Shrubs, ench, except where noted, 50 cents: per doz. $5.00. 



