LIST OF HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1914. 115 
SPIRAEKA—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, 
Ss. 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, Billardii—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 piant is bushy and of medium 
SPIRAFA VAN HOUTTEI. height. Flowers white. 
S. Prunifolia—White; very desirable; early. 
S. Van Houttei—This is beyond doubt the handsomest 
of all Spiraeas; in fact. it has few if any equals S. Sorbifolia (Ash-Leaf Spiraea)—An excellent shrub; very attrac- 
among Gaeert al shrubs. When in full bloom in tive; flowers white, borne on long, upright spikes, 
May and June it presents an appearance difficult to S. Thunberzii—Leaves narrow, stems light and graceful; flowers 
describe, except that from a little distance it seems white; blooms very protusely; early. 
to be wreathed with snow, the branches drooping Each 25¢; per doz. $2.50. 
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 25¢e; 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 trces,. where few shrubs will 
grow at all. They are 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. 
8. Vulgaris (Coral Berry)—This variety bears red 
berries; an excellent shrub. 
Each 25¢c; 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 
3» Of small pink blossoms in May and 
% June. Each 380c; per doz. $3.00. 
HARMONIOUS COMBINATIONS. 
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: Berberis Purpurea, Berberis 
Thunbergii, Spiraea Arguta, S. Opuli- 
folin Aurea, S. Van Houttei, Sym- 
phoricarpus Racemosus, S. Vulgaris, 
= == Z Weigela Rosea and W. Rosea Varie- 
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SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER. BREN 
SYMPHORICARPUS RACEMOSUS. 
| EXTRA LARGE BUSHY PLANTS of all of the Aboye Shrubs, each, except where noted, 50 cents; per doz. 35,00, 
