84 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
Spiraea Van Houttei. 
Van Houttei—This is beyond doubt the handsomest of all 
Spiraeas; in fact, it has few if any equals among orna- 
mental 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 cover- 
ing. 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. 
2 years old 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 3 years old 7ie each; 
$7.50 per doz, 
VIBURNUM. 
A class of highly ornamental and very useful 
strong-growing shrubs of easy culture, well 
adapted to all good soils. The varieties we offer 
are quite distinct in habit of growth, foliage and 
flowers, and are all very desirable. 
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 in fall by bunches of ber- 
ries resembling Cranberries, which hang on 
the plants until destroyed by late frosts. 
Opulis Sterilis (Common Snowball)—A _ well- 
known favorite shrub of large size, with glob- 
ular clusters of white flowers in June. 
Plicatum (Japanese Snowball)—One of the best 
shrubs in cultivation; grows upright and 
bushy; foliage attractive; flowers white, pro- 
duced very abundantly in large heads. Each 
75c; per doz. $7.50. Extra large, each $1.00. 
Each, except where noted, 50c; per doz. $5.00. 
WEIGELA, 
Either as a single specimen or in groups the 
Weigela is certainly one of the most effective 
and most satisfactory shrubs we know of. In 
habit of growth it is naturally bushy and sym- 
metrical. It grows vigorously, yet not rampant, 
and is, without difficulty kept in good form. 
All varieties are exceedingly free bloomers. 
Candida—A very valuable shrub of upright 
growth; flowers trumpet-shaped, white. 
Eva Rathke—Crimson flowers, produced all sum- 
mer. One of the best varieties. 
Rosea—Perhaps the most popular shrub yet in- 
troduced; bears rose-colored, trumpet-shaped 
flowers in great profusion on the gracefully 
bending branches. This handsome plant adapts 
itself admirably to shady places where few 
SPIRAEA—MEADOW SWEET. 
One of the prettiest shrubs in cultivation, and 
exceedingly desirable; in fact, we may say indis- 
pensable for the lawn or shrubbery border. It is of 
the easiest culture, succeeding well in any situa- 
tion. The varieties we name are the best for gen- 
eral purposes. All are thrifty growers and most 
profuse bloomers, each in its turn furnishing a 
succession of flowers all through the summer. 
Anthony Waterer—Blooms all] summer. Makes a 
dwarf compact bush two to three feet high, 
crowned with a mass of red flower heads. 
Arguta—One of the very best of the Spiraeas. te - 
sembles the well-known variety Thunbergii, 
but is stronger and more upright; fowers white 
borne in great profusion early in summer. 
Billardii—Bears spikes of flowers; very desirable. 
Collosa Alba—A dwarf and compact shrub bearing 
a great abundance of white flowers; very desir- 
able, 
Opulifolia—(Nine Bark)—A robust grower; flow- 
ers white. 
Opulifolia Aurea—This strikingly handsome vari- 
ety is practically indispensable in any arrange- 
ment of shrubbery. Its bright golden foliage, 
very pleasing in itself, presents a charming ef- 
fect in contrast with other shrubs. It is there- 
fore used freely in combination with other 
shrubs in the same group or massed in solid 
groups according to the extent and style of 
planting adopted. The habit of the plant is 
bushy and of medium height. Flowers white. 
Each 50c; per doz, $5.00. 
SYMPHORICARPUS. 
Exceedingly interesting and very ornamental dwarf 
shrubs, of the easiest culture, admirably adapted for group- 
ing On the lawn or in masses of shrubbery in almost any 
Situation, even succeeding very well in the shade of over- 
hanging 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, 
Racemosus (Snowberry)—A very pretty and _ interesting 
shrub; pinkish white flowers followed by white berries. 
Vulgaris (Coral Berry)—This variety bears red berries; an 
excellent shrub. 
Each 50¢c; per doz. $5.00. 
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shrubs will do well. 
Each 50¢; per doz, $5.00. 
Weigela Rosea. 
Extra Large Bushy Plants of all of the Above Shrubs, each, except where noted, $1.00; per doz, $10.00. 
