LIST OP HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR 1908. 



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SPIKEA PRUNIFOLIA. 



SPIRAEA— Meadow Sweet. 



One of the prettiest shrubs in cultivation, and exceedingly 



desirable; in fact, we may say indispensable 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 



purposes. All are thrifty growers and most profuse bloomers, 



each in its turn furnishing a succession of flowers all through 



the summer. 



S. Anthony Wnterer — A beautiful dwarf variety. Grows bushy 

 and compact, and blooms very profusely; 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. Billardii — Bears spikes of pink flowers; very desirable. 



S. Collosa — A beautiful variety, with deep rose flowers; habit ot 

 plant very graceful. 



S. Collosa Alba — A dwarf and compact shrub bearing a great 

 abundance of white flowers; very desirable. 



S. Opulifolia — A robust grower; flowers white. 



S. Opulifolia Aurea — Golden foliage, flowers white; very orna- 

 mental. 



S. Prunifolia — White; very desirable; early. 



S. Sorbifolia (Ash-Leaf Spiraea) — An excellent shrub; very at- 

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



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

 flowers white; blooms very profusely; early. 



SPIRAEA VAN HOXJTTEI. 



This is beyond doubt the handsomest 

 of all the 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 

 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 foli- 

 age 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 suc- 

 ceeding 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. 



SYPHORICARPUS VULGARIS. 



Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER. 



Symphorlcarpus Raeemosus (Snowberry) — A 

 very pretty and interesting shrub; pinkish 

 white flowers followed by white berries. 

 S. "Vulgaris — This variety bears red berries; an excellent shrub. 

 Each 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



SYRINGA — Lilac. 



These old favorites are so well known that any description 

 would seem superfluous. Suffice to say they are indispensable. 

 S. Persica (Persian Lilac) — A very popular plant; flowers purple. 

 S. Vulgaris (Common Lilac) — Larger foliage than the former; 



flowers purple. 

 S. Alba — Flowers pure white. 



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. 



LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT. 

 Plans and Estimates Prepared for Extensive Plantings. 

 Correspondence Solicited. Questions Cheerfully Answered. 



SPIRAEA VAN HQDTTEI. 

 EXTRA LARGE, BUSHY PLANTS OF ALL OF THE ABOVE SHRPBS, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, EACH 50e; PER DOZ. $5.00, 



