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SPIRAEA 



ANTHONY WATERER.— The finest of the 

 Dwarf Spiraeas. It excels all others in brilliancy 

 of color — a purple crimson — and is the most profuse 

 and persistent bloomer of them all. 13/^ to 2 ft., 

 25c. each. 



BILLARDI. — Of erect habit and produces long, 

 dense panicles of rosy-pink flowers from June until 

 October. 2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. each. 



CALLOSA ALBA.— Similar to A. Waterer in 

 habit, but has clear white flowers in dense heads. 

 1}4 ft., 20c.; 2 to 2H ft., 30c. each. 



GOLDEN (S. opulifolia aurea). — A strong 

 growing variety with abundant, large yellow leaves 

 that turn to yellowish green. Has white flowers 

 in June. 3 to 4 ft., 25c. each. 



PRUNIFOLIA FL. PL. (Bridal Wreath).— 



An old favorite. In May and early June there 

 appear along the branches dainty pure white, very 

 double flowers. Its pretty, glossy, deep green 

 leaves change to crimson and purple in autumn. 

 2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each. 



VAN HOUTTEL— The most popular and most 

 valuable of all the Spiraeas. In late May and early 

 June, its pure white flowers are produced in such 

 masses as to entirely cover the broad spreading 

 bush. Frequently planted in hedges (See cut). 



2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 35c. each. 



SYRINGA (Lilac) 



VULGARIS (Purple Lilac).— The variety of our 

 grandmothers' gardens. Of strong growing upright 

 habit and produces many large clusters of richly 

 fragrant light purple or true lilac flowers in early 

 spring. 2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. each. 



VULGARIS ALBA (White Lilac).— A variety 

 of the above having large panicles of fragrant white 

 flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 25c. each. 



PERSIC A (Persian Lilac).— Of spreading habit 

 with slender branches and loose panicles of rosy 

 lilac fragrant flowers in great profusion. 2 to 3 ft. 

 20c. each. 



HYBRIDA (French Hybrid Lilacs) 



These hybrid Lilacs are a revelation to those who 

 have never seen them; being beautiful in every way. 

 The list is a long one and I have selected the fol- 

 lowing distinctive varieties as the best. The plants 

 I offer have been grown in my nursery and are much 

 superior to imported plants. 



CHAS. DIX.— Single, blue. 

 CHAS. X.— Single, lilac. 

 LUDWIG SPATH.— Single, purple red. 

 MME. LEGRA YE.— Single, white. 

 MME. LEMOINE.— Double, white. 

 PRES. CARNOT.— Double, lilac, white markingi 

 PRES. GREW.— Double, blue. 

 Any variety, 2 to 3 ft., 35c. each. 



TAMARISK (Tamarix) 



INDICA (East Indian Tamarix).— Of strong 

 upright growth with airy leathery foliage and a 

 wealth of small light pink flowers during summer 

 and early autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. 



VIBURNUM (Snowball) 



OPULUS STERILIS (Common Showball or 

 Guelder Rose). — An old variety that retains its 

 popularity. Of strong growth and spreading habit. 

 In late May and early June it bears large round 

 clusters of pure white flowers hung on long swaying 

 stems. 2 to 3 ft., 25c. each. 



PLICATUM (Japanese Snowball).— A choice 

 hardy shrub of compact upright habit. It produces 

 large elegantly formed dense clusters of pure white 

 flowers in great profusion during the last of May 

 and early June. 2 to 3 ft., 30c. each. 



WEIGELA (Diervilla) 



AMABILIS. — Of strong spreading growth, with 

 deep pink flowers in great masses during June. 



CANDIDA. — Similar to the above except the 

 flowers are pure white and are produced all summer. 



EVA RATHKE.— The flowers of this are a deep 

 garnet red and are produced in abundance through- 

 out the summer and autumn. 



VARIEGATED-LEAVED (W. rosea nana va- 

 riegata). — Not so strong in growth as the others. 

 The leaves are deeply margined with clear creamy 

 white, distinctly defined. In June it produces light 

 pink flowers in lavish profusion. 



Any variety, 2 to 3 ft., 20c.; 3 to 4 ft., 30c. each. 



New York, Oct. 29, 1916. 



It may interest you to know that under "Odds and Ends 

 from Everywhere" in Nov. Garden Magazine, I have made 

 mention of your Mary Lovett rose in an article which speaki 

 for itself. I have always been very much pleased with your 

 plants and your methods, and so "pass'the good work along. 



Wishing you all success. MINNlfi D. FOSTER. 



