Dreer’s Choice 


Philadelphus coronarius 
Philadelphus (1) © 
Mock Orange 
Popular old-fashioned shrubs_ with 
showy white flowers borne in the greatest 
profusion during May or June. They suc- 
ceed in almost any location and are much 
in demand for planting in semi-shaded 
locations where they grow well. 
26-149 Coronarius (Garland Mock 
Orange). The popular tall variety with 
single white flowers. Very sweet and 
one of the first to bloom. Size 2 feet, 
60c each. 

26-156 Virginal. Most desirable. Slight- 
ly fragrant, semi-double blooms which 
measure 2 inchesin diameter. Makesa 
magnificent show in May and early 
June. Size 2-3 ft., 60c each. 
Prunus 
Flowering Almond 
26-157 Japonica fil. pl. Pink (Double- 
Flowering Almond). (M) Widely grown 
with lovely fully double flowers arranged 
all along the branches early in May 
before any leaves make their appear- 
ance. 5-6ft. tall. Size 2-3 ft. 75c each. 
Pyrus () 
Cydonia, Japanese Quince 
26-158 Japonicus. Early in spring the 
rugged branches are simply covered with 
masses of large orange-scarlet blooms. 
The plants grow 45 feet tall and are 
splendid for the mixed shrubbery border 
as well as for forming a beautiful flower- 
ing hedge. Size 2 ft., 60c each. 
Rhus—Sumac (Gh) 
26-173 Cotinus (Purple Mist, Smoke 
Tree). A most unique shrub planted as a 
single specimen or in the mixed border, 
forming a large plant which in mid- 
summer is covered with large clusters of 
feathered flowers giving the appearance | 
of a cloud of smoke or mist. Strong 
plants, size 14-2 ft., $1.00 each. 
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Pyracantha coccinea Lalandi—Fire Thorn 
Pyracantha (1) 
Crataegus-Fire Thorn 
26-165 Coccinea Lalandi. A most re- 
markable fruiting evergreen shrub, 
growing more than 6 feet tall. Bears 
attractive large trusses of white flowers 
during the late spring followed by an 
abundance of brilliant orange-scarlet 
berries which remain late into the 
winter. Strong: 5-inch pot plants 
$1.25 each. 
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Robinia— Acacia 
26-166 Hispida. (M) A quick-growing 
shrub of great beauty. Has loose 
racemes of beautiful large pink flowers 
in June. Gives a magnificent effect. 
Size 2-3 ft., 60c each. 
Spiraea 
The Spiraeas are graceful shrubs for 
garden planting. They grow into well- 
shaped bushy specimens and make a great 
display of their flowers. 
26-167 Bumalda, Anthony Waterer. 
(D) Deep crimson. Seldom exceeds 30 
inches in height. Blooms during sum- 
mer. Size 2 ft. 
26-168 Prunifolia fl. pl. (Double- 
Flowering Bridal Wreath). (M) Beautiful 
shrub, double white flowers in May. 
Size 3-4 ft. 
26-169 Thunbergi. (D) One of the 
most charming of all low-growing 
shrubs. Has fine delicate foliage and a 
profusion of small white flowers in 
spring. Size 2 to 3 ft. 
26-170 Van Houttei. (M) A beautiful 
Spiraea of compact habit. Presents a 
fountain of white blooms in May and 
June. Size 3-4 ft. 
Any of the above Spiraeas: 
60c each. 
Symphoricarpos 
Snowberry @ (M) 
26-171 Racemosus (While Snowberry). 
A well-known shrub with small pink 
blooms and large white berries. Size 
2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 



HARDY SHRUBS 
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Viburnum—Snowball (M) 
26-188 Burkwoodi (Gardenia - Scented 
Snowball). An improved Carlesi with 
deliciously fragrant, waxy pink flowers 
produced in early spring. Of compact 
bushy habit attaining a height of 4 feet 
and spreading to a width of from 5 to 6 
feet. A real aristocrat for the small 
garden. Of semi-evergreen habit. 
5-inch pots $1.50 each. 
26-183 Carlesi (Fragrant Viburnum). 
The fragrant rare Korean Viburnum. 
Salver-shaped flowers of a delicate rose- 
tinted white, passing to white. Terminal 
heads 2-3 inches across in May. Good 
bushy specimens, size 13-2 ft., $1.50 
each. 
26-184 Opulus (High-Bush Cranberry). 
@© White flowers in June followed by 
bright scarlet berries. Size 2-3 ft., 
60c each. 
26-186 Plicatum (Japanese Snowball). 
Perfect balls of pure white flowers in 
May. Size 2-3 ft., 60c each. 

Vitex macrophylla 
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Vitex —Chaste Tree (T) 
26-191 Macrophylla. This graceful 
shrub though very outstanding in every 
respect is comparatively little known. It 
bears showy large lavender-blue flower 
spikes during the summer and grows 
more than 10 feet tall unless pruned 
back. Given ample space it will develop’ 
into a truly magnificent specimen of dis- 
tinctive appearance. Even when not in 
bloom the attractive palmate foliage 
adds beauty to the garden. Strong 
plants, size 15-18 inches, 75c each; 
$7.50 per doz. 
Weigela—Diervilia (M) 
26-192 Eva Rathke. A hardy and 
vigorous shrub with richly colored ruby 
flowers on plants that grow 4 to 5 feet 
tall. Blooms profusely during the 
summer and autumn. Size 3 ft., 60c 
each. 
The Book of Trees 
(Hottes). A veritable encyclopedia of 
deciduous and evergreen trees giving 
descriptions, culture, propagation, prun- 
ing, diseases, insects, etc. Post- 
paid for 

D =Dwarf (less than 4 feet Tall); M=Medium (4 to 8 feet Tall); T=Tall (8 feet and taller) 

