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W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY, MARYLAND 



Spiraea Van Houttei 



Sophora Japonica (Japan Pagoda Tree) 



One of the nicest little trees for large or small 

 plantings. It presents a neat, attractive appearance, 

 with small, shining green leaves. In August, when 

 there are few other flowers, this is showy, with 

 clusters of white bloom. The wood of young trees 

 is olive-green. 18- to 20-in. trees, 30 cts. each, $2.50 

 per doz. 



Spiraea 



Van Houttei. Among the very finest of flower-, 

 ing shrubs; a strong, hardy grower of graceful, 

 drooping habit, with handsome foliage. The profu- 

 sion of bloom weighs the slender branches and 

 covers the bush with a beautiful canopy of white. 

 Desirable from any standpoint. 12 to 15 in., 15 cts. 

 each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 20c. each, $2 

 per doz., $8 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. each, $3 per 

 doz., $12 per 100. 



Douglasi. Spikes of beautiful, deep rose-col- 

 ored flowers in July and August. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts. 

 each, $1 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Thunbergii. Of dwarf habit and rounded, 

 gracefully formed branches, slender and somewhat 

 drooping; foliage a yellowish green; flowers small, 

 white; appearing in early spring, being one of the 

 first Spireas to flower; esteemed on account of its 

 neat, graceful habit. Strong, 18 to 24-in. plants, 

 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Anthony Waterer. Blooms from June until 

 frost. One of the most popular shrubs, possess- 

 ing the characteristics and robust habit of the par- 

 ent form, but with crimson flower heads of a richer, 

 brighter hue. Good foliage, frequently splashed with 

 odd, though pretty, yellowish white markings. A 

 beautiful edging and desirable plant at the front 

 of shrubberies or wherever a low bush is desired. 

 Strong, well-rooted plants, 12 to 15 in., 20 cts. 

 each, $2 per doz.; large clumps, 50 cts. each. 



Paniculata. One year, 25 cts. each; 2-yr., 

 3 ft., 35 cts. each. 



Callosa rosea. Produces an abundance of deep, 

 rosy flowers which last practically all summer. 

 Grows freely and a very satisfactory shrub. 18 to 

 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Stephanandra flexuosa 



A thick shrub, with graceful branches and 

 handsome small foliage that is almost as delicate 

 as a fern, and turns a bronze-red in late summer 

 and autumn. Small, inconspicuous, fragrant flow- 

 ers are up and down the branches. Grows easily, 

 and is adapted to rocky places and shrubbery 

 borders. Strong plants, 2 to2^ ft., 35 cts. each, 

 $3 per doz. 



Symphoricarpos 



Racemosus. Snowberry. Small, red flowers in 

 July and August, succeeded by white berries; very 

 attractive. Strong plants, 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, 

 $2 per doz. 



Vulgaris. Indian Currant. Blooms in July. 

 Similar in character to the above; useful in the same 

 ways; purplish red berries in autumn. Strong plants, 

 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Syringa 



Vulgaris. Common Purple Lilac. Strong, well- 

 rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Vulgaris alba. Common White Lilac. Strong, 

 well-rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Persica alba. A fine, old variety of rather 

 dwarf habit; very fragrant white flowers, tinged 

 with purple. 35 cts. each. 



Tamarix Africana 



Shrubs of strong, but slender, upright growth; 

 clothed with foliage as light and feathery as that 

 of the asparagus. Their delicate fringing flowers 

 are usually some warm shade of pink or red. Hardy 

 as far north as Massachusetts. Very ornamental 

 at the back of shrubbery borders and valuable for 

 seaside planting, i-yr., 18 to 24 in., 15 cts. each, $1 

 per doz.; 2-yr., 2 to 3 ft., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.; 

 2-yr., 4 to 6 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



The Way They Always Arrive 

 I received the plants in the very best condition. — 

 George Ehmcke, Dodge Co., Neb., April 25, 191 1. 



