HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS 



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Shrubs, Hardy Flowering— Continued 



*PHILADELPHUS 



Very desirable free-blooming shrubs of erect habit and easiest culture in any common soil. The sweet 

 scented variety Coronarius or Mock Orange is almost as well known as the Lilac. (See illustration.) 



Philadelphus Coronarius. (Mock Orange.) Sweet scented, pure white flowers. Height, 8 to 10 

 feet. 



Price, 7Sc each; $7.50 per dpz. 



Philadelphus Lemoinei. An improved variety. White flowers in June. Height 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Philadelphus Virginal. Beautiful semi-double pure white flowers 2 inches in diameter completely 

 cov^r the branches in May and early June. Occasional blooms are produced through the summer and 

 early fall. Slightly fragrant. Height 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



PRUNUS TRILOBA, Double Flowering Plum 



A most ornamental early flowering shrub of vigorous growth. The light pink double flowers are pro- 

 duced in early spring before the leaves develop. Height, 4 to 6 feet. {See illustration.) 

 Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



RHODOTYPES KERRIOIDES (White Kerria) 



A handsome Japanese shrub that succeeds well in sun or shade. Large single white flowers in 

 May followed by showy black seed. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 

 Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



SPIREA 



The Spireas will grow in almost any soil but thrive best where the ground is moist and well drained. 



Spirea Anthony Waterer. Carmine crimson flowers from June to November. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Price, 7Sc each; $7.50 per doz. 



Spirea Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) One of the showiest spring shrubs. In Mav the branches are 

 covered with small double white flowers. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Spirea Thunbergii. Of dwarf bushy habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height. White flowers in 

 April and May. 



Price, 75c each: $7.50 per dozen. 



Spirea Van Houttei. Flowers of pure white, borne in greatest profusion in June. Very showy. 

 Height, 8 to 10 feet. (See illustration.) 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



SYMPHORICARPUS or Snowberry 



Symphoricarpus Chenaulti. This new variety originated at the Arnold Arboretum. It 

 forms a most graceful shapely plant about 3 feet high and 5 feet in diameter with small foliage and 

 dense branches which in fall bear an abundance of white to pink fruits. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Symphoricarpus Racemosus. An old favorite. In July and August it has small pink flowers 

 which are followed by great numbers of large pure white, waxlike berries in dusters that remain until 

 freezing weather. Conspicuous and interesting. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



VIBURNUM Plicatum (Japan Snowball) 



One of the choicest hardy shrubs. A strong growing bush with spreading branches and wrinkled 

 foliage. The snow-white flowers are produced in June and are much larger than the common snowball. 

 Height, 8 to 10 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



*WEIGELIA 



It is safe to say there is no shrub more deservedly popular. All of the varieties are very ornamental 

 and should be found in every collection. 



Weigelia Candida. White flowers in great profusion from June to November. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each: $7.50 per doz. 



Weigelia Eva Rathke. Very distinct. Color deep carmine red. Flowers continuously throughout 

 the summer and autumn. Height, 6 to 8 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Weigelia Rosea. Rich rose colored flowers in June and July. A beautiful shrub. Height, 6 to 8 

 feet. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



PRIVET California, for Hedges 



The illustration shows a section of a hedge of the famous California Privet. Of all the shrubs which 

 have been tried for hedging, none can compare with this. Of easy growth and splendid foliage, free 

 from insects. Its 

 inexpensiveness 

 alone would give it 

 first place for the 

 purpose. It is now 

 planted by the mil- 

 lion annually. (See 

 illustration.) 



Price, strong 

 shrubs, IH to 2 

 feet high, $1.00 per 

 doz.; $6.50 per 100; 

 $60.00 peV 1,000; 

 extra strong, 2 to 3 

 feet high, $1.50 per 

 doz.; $8.50 per 100; 



$80.00 per 1,000. 



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Our Pamphlet on the Pruning 

 and Care of Hardy Shrubs and 

 California Privet sent free on 

 application. 



