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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



SPIRAEA — MEADOW SWEET. 



One of the prett 

 ceedingly desirabl 

 sable for the law 

 the easiest culture 

 The varieties we 

 purposes. All are 

 bloomers, each in 

 of flowers all thro 



iest shrubs in cultivation, and ex- 

 e; in fact, we may say indispen- 

 n or shrubbery border. It is of 



succeeding well in any situation. 



name are the best for general 

 thrifty growers and most profuse 



its turn furnishing a succession 

 ugh the summer. 



SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI. 



S. Van Houttei — This is beyond doubt the handsomest of all 

 Spiraeas; in fact, it has few if any equals among ornamen- 

 tal 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. 



VIBURNUM. 



A class of highly ornamental and very useful strong-grow- 

 ing shrubs of easy culture, well adapted to all good soils. The 

 varieties we offer are quite distinct in habit of growth, fol- 

 iage and flowers, and are all very desirable. 



V. Opulis (High, or Bush Cranberry) — Resembles the common 

 Snowball in its wood and foliage. The pure white single 

 flowers are borne in great clusters, succeeded tn 

 fall by bunches of berries resembling Cranberries, r 

 which hang on the plants until destroyed by late 

 frosts. 

 V. Opulis Sterllis (Common Snowball) — A well- 

 known favorite shrub of large size, with globular 

 clusters of white flowers in June. 



V. Pltcatum (Japanese Snowball)— One of the best 

 shrubs in cultivation; grows upright and bushy; 

 foliage attractive; flowers white, produced very 

 abundantly in large heads. Each 50c; per doz. 

 $5.00. Extra large, each $1.00. 



Each, except where noted, 25c; per doz. $2.50. 

 WEIGEL.A. 



Either as a single specimen or in groups the Wei- 

 gela is certainly one of the most effective and most 

 satisfactory shrubs we know of. In habit of growth 

 it is naturally bushy and symmetrical. It grows 

 vigorously, yet not rampant, and is without diffi- 

 culty kept in good form. All varieties are exceed- 

 ingly free bloomers. No collection of shrubs is 

 considered complete without one or more varieties 

 of this favorite. 



W. Candida — A very valuable shrub of upright 

 growth; flowers trumpet-shaped, white. 



W. Rosea — Perhaps the most popular shrub yet in- 

 troduced; bears rose-colored, trumpet-shaped 

 flowers in great profusion on the gracefully bend- 

 ing branches. This handsome plant adapts itself 

 admirably to shady places where few shrubs will 

 do well, although it attains its greatest perfec- 

 tion in fully exposed situations. 



Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



S. Areata — 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. Billardil — Bears spikes of flowers; very desira- 

 ble. 



S. Coilosa — A beautiful variety, with deep rose flow- 

 ers; habit of plant very graceful. 



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

 ing a great abundance of white flowers; very de- 

 sirable. 



S. Opalifolla — A robust grower; flowers white. 



S. Opalifolla Aurea — This strikingly handsome va- 

 riety is practically indispensable 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 ac- 

 cording to the extent and style of planting adopt- 

 ed. The habit of the plant is bushy and of medium 

 height. Flowers white. 



S. Thunbergii- — Leaves narrow, stems light and 

 graceful; flowers white; blooms very profusely; 

 early. 



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 are especially valuable 

 for their ornamental berries, which show to advantage in 

 the fall and winter months. 

 S. Racemosus (Snowberry) — A very pretty and interesting 



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. 



WEIGELA ROSEA. 



Extra Large Bushy Plants of all of the Above Shrubs, each, except where noted, 50 cents; per do*. $5.00. 



