Dreer's Choice Hardy Shrubs 



Philadelphia Virginal 



Philadelphus— Mock Orange ® (M) 



Popular old-fashioned shrubs of excellent habit of growth. 

 They bloom during May and June and succeed in almost any loca- 

 tion. 

 Girandole. Stately plants covered with showy double white 



flowers. A very effective shrub. Size 2 to 3 feet. 

 The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub with 



large single white flowers. One of the most desirable. Size 4 feet. 



Virginal. Slightly fragrant, white flowers covering the branches 

 with a sheet of blooms. A favorite variety. Size 3 to 4 feet. 



Any of the 3 Philadelphus: 60c each. 



Collection of these 3 Philadelphus, value $1.80, for $1.50 



Prunus— Flowering Almond 



Japonica fl. pi. (Double-Flowering Almond). (M) A beautiful 

 dwarf tree, producing its showy double flowers early in May 

 before the leaves appear. We can supply both white and pink. 

 Size 2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 



Pyracantha en 



Crataegus— Firethorn 



Coccinea Lalandi. A 



most remarkable evergreen 

 shrub which will grow into 

 splendid well-branched 

 spf dmens reaching a height 

 of 6 feet and more. During 

 the spring showy white 

 flower clusters are set 

 against the mass of glossy 

 rich green foliage. By the 

 end of summer the blooms 

 have turned into a brilliant 

 display of glossy orange- 

 scarlet berries which retain 

 their vivid coloring way 

 into the winter. It is a 

 splendid shrub for the 

 border and is often trained 

 against walls with a 

 southern exposure. Strong 

 pot-grown plants, size 15 

 to 18 inches, SI. 00 each. 



Pyrus japonicus (M) 



Cydonia, Japanese Quince 



A very showy and popular shrub producing dazzling scarlet 

 blooms early in the spring. Hardy and very attractive even when 

 not in bloom. Makes a perfect hedge on account of the thorny 

 nature of its branches. When well established the plants are a 

 blaze of color during the blooming season. Strong plants, size 

 2 feet, 60c each. 



Rhus— Sumac (T) 



Cotinus (Purple Mist, Smoke Tree). A most attractive 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. Size 2 to 3 feet. 



Typhina laciniata (Cut-Leaved Staghom Sumac) . The leaves are 

 beautifully cut like a delicate Fern and in fall assume the most 

 brilliant colors. This combined with its showy clusters of crim- 

 son fruit makes it a most valuable subject either as a single 

 specimen or for mass planting. Size 3 feet. 



Strong plants of either of the above: 75c each. 



Robinia— Rose Acacia (M) 



Hispida. A quick-growing shrub of great beauty. Has loose 

 racemes of beautiful large pink flowers in June. Gives a mag- 

 nificent effect. Size 2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 



SambucUS— Elder (T) 



Nigra aurea (Golden Elder). One of our very finest shrubs with 

 beautiful yellow foliage. The color is remarkably bright, rich, 

 and constant. It gives a splendid contrast in the shrubbery 

 border and is of good strong growth. Size 3 to 4 feet, 60c each. 



Spiraea 



Pyracantha coccinea Lalandi 



Spiraea Bumalda, Anthony Waterer 



Bumalda, Anthony Waterer. CD) A valuable variety of 

 dwarf, dense growth with showy bright crimson blooms during 

 the entire summer season. Easily pruned to measure less than 

 30 inches. Size 2 feet. 



Prunifolia fl. pi. (Double Flowering Bridal Wreath). (M) A 

 favorite variety and one of the best. It is a beautiful shrub of 

 medium size with double white flowers in May. Size 3 to 4 feet. 



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 feet. 



Van Houttei. (M) The grandest of all the white Spiraeas. It is of 



compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any 



season. Gives a beautiful fountain-like effect in May when 



completely covered with lovely white blooms. Size 3 to 4 feet. 



Any of the above Spiraeas: 60c each. 



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