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SHRUBS AND DWARF TREES 



(Continued) 



ROSA 



MULTIFLORA — Single white flowers in large 

 clusters; vigorous grower; excellent for massing. 

 2 to 3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. each. 



RUGOSA. Japanese or Ramanus Rose — Of 

 sturdy, stocky habit, with a wealth of large, rich 

 green leaves. Large, single, rose-colored flowers all 

 summer. i>£ to 2 ft., 40c; 2 to 3 ft. 60c; 3 to 4 



ft., 75c. each. 

 RUGOSA ALBA 



above. 1 }4 to 2 ft. : 



— The White-flowering form of 

 60c ; 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. 



SALIX 



ROSMARINIFOLIA (Rosemary-leaved Wil- 

 low) — So dwarf in habit of growth that it is a 

 shrub, though most nurseries class it with trees. It 

 has small slender branches, and silver-gray foliage 

 that resembles the Rosemary in form. 3 to 4 ft., 

 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 90c each. 



SPIRAEA 



ANTHONY WATERER — Excels all others in 

 brilliant purple crimson color. 12 to 18 in., 40c; 

 18 to 24 in., 60c each. 



BILLARD1 — Dense panicles of rosy-pink flow- 

 ers from early June until late October. 2 to 3 ft., 

 50c. ; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 



BILLARDI ALBA — The white form of the pre- 

 ceding. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each. 



FROEBELI — Bright crimson flowers. Dwarf 

 and similar to A. Waterer but a trifle taller than that 

 variety; with broader leaves. 12 to 18 in., 35c; 18 

 to 24 in., 50c each. 



OPULIFOLIA. Snowball-leaved Spiraea or 

 Ninebark — Valuable for shaded locations. 3 to 4 

 ft., 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. each. 



OPULIFOLIA AUREA. Golden-leaved Spi- 

 raea — The yellow-leaved form. White flowers in 

 June. 3 to 4 ft., 60c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c each. 



PRUNIFOLIA FL. PL. Bridal Wreath — In 

 May and early June, the branches are 

 laden with masses of dainty, very- 

 double pure white flowers. 

 2 to 3 ft., 50c ; 3 to 4 

 ft., 75c each. 



THUNBERGII — The slender, drooping branches 

 are literally covered with small white flowers in May. 

 Foliage turns to bright shades of red in autumn. 

 12 to 18 in., 40c; 1 % to 2 ft., 60c. each. 



VAN HOUTTEI — The famous Bridal Wreath, 

 as illustrated on opposite page. In late May and 

 early June its pure white flowers entirely cover the 

 bush. 18 to 24 in., 30c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c; 3 to 4 ft., 

 60c. each. 



SYRINGA. Lilac 



PERSICA. Persian Lilac — A slender-growing 

 species of graceful habit; very free flowering, with 

 racemes of purple flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 



VULGARIS. Purple Lilac— The variety of 

 our grandmothers' gardens. Of strong-growing up- 

 right habit, and produces many large clusters of 

 richly fragrant, light purple or true lilac flowers in 

 early spring. 2 to 3 ft., 50c ; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 



VULGARIS ALBA. White Lilac — A variety 

 of the above, having large panicles of fragrant flow- 

 ers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 



HYBRID LILACS 



These named varieties of Lilacs are marvels of 

 beauty arid elegance — so far superior to the older 

 varieties that but a faint idea of their worth can be 

 given in print. They must be seen to be appreci- 

 ated. 



The following varieties are considered to be the 

 very best of their respective colors: 



CHARLES X — A strong grower of upright 

 habit, with large purple flowers. 



JEAN DE ARC — Fine, large-flowered white. 



MME. CASIMER PERIER — White. Double 

 flowers in medium sized clusters. A dwarf grower. 



RUBRA DE MARLEY (Red Marley) — Single, 

 in large full clusters. Flowers lilac touched with 

 blue. Pinkish buds. 



SOUV. DE LUDWIG SPAETH — Flowers large 

 and single, in very large, long, pointed clusters 

 Very rich dark purplish red. 



Strong bushy plants. 

 Each, $1.25. 



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LILACS ARE EQUALLY 

 ATTRACTIVE IN MASS PLANTINGS 

 OR AS SPECIMEN SHRUBS 



