Flowers  of  the  Bridal  Wreath  Spirea  (S.  prunifolia  flore  pleno).    See  prices,  page  55. 
SPIREA 
Indispensable  shrubs  of  easy  culture,  that  differ  so  in  size,  character  and  time  of  bloom,  that  there 
are  varieties  suited  to  almost  every  purpose. 
Spirea  argentea;  syn.  canescens.  (M)  June 
to 'August.  Panicles  of  white  bloom;  useful  in  the 
lower  and  wilder  portions  of  the  lawn. 
Each  10  100 
2  to  3  ft   $0  35      $2  50    $20  00 
1  to  IK  ft.,  bushy. 
1 K  to  2  ft.,  bushy. 
2  to  2K  ft.,  bushy. 
Each 
^0  20 
35 
50 
10  100 
$1  50  $12  GO 
2  50  18  GO 
3  50  25  GO 
S.  arguta.  (D)  Early  May.  A  graceful  bush, 
with  innumerable  small,  white  flowers,  that  crowd 
along  its  slender  branches  and  shine  as  snow 
through  the  light  green  feathery  foliage.  Leaves 
narrow,  bright  green,  fading  in  Autumn,  with  bril- 
liant tones  of  orange  and  scarlet. 
Each  10  100 
2  to  3  ft   $0  35      $2  50    $18  00 
3  to  4  ft   50       3  50     25  00 
S.Billardii.  (S)  July  to  September.  Sparsely 
twigged;  erect  branches,  crowned  with  narrow, 
dense  spikes  of  bright  pink  flowers.  A  strong 
grower;  useful  in  shrubberies  and  for  moist  places 
and  wild  or  natural  plantings. 
Each  10  100 
3  to  4  ft   $0  25      $2  00    $18  00 
4  to  5  ft.,  heavy   50       3  50     25  00 
var.  alba.  (S)  July  to  September.  A  white- 
flowering  form  of  the  preceding,  that  seems  equally 
desirable.  Each  10  100 
2  to  3  ft   $0  25      $2  00    $15  00 
3  to  4  ft   35       2  50      18  00 
4  to  5  ft.,  heavy   50       3  50     25  00 
S.  Bumalda.  (D)  June  until  frost.  A  bushy 
plant,  with  good  foliage,  vigorous  habit  and  abund- 
ant rosy  pink,  flat  flower-heads.  Desirable  as  an 
edging  to  shrubberies.  Each  10  100 
1  to  IK  ft   $0  20     $1  50    $12  00 
var.  Anthony  Waterer.  (D)  June  until  frost. 
One  of  the  most  popular  shrubs,  possessing  the 
characteristics  and  robust  habits  of  the  parent  form, 
but  with  crimson  flower-heads  of  a  richer,  brighter 
hue.  Good  foliage,  frequently  splashed  with  odd. 
though  pretty  yellowish  white  markings.  A  beauti- 
ful edging  and  desirable  plant  at  the  front  of  shrub- 
beries or  wherever  a  low  bush  is  required. 
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S.  Callosa,  var.  alba.  Fortune's  White 
Spirea.  (D)  All  Summer  there  are  white  flowers 
in  flat  clusters  on  this  bushy  shrub. 
Each  10  100 
1  to  IK  ft   $0  25 
1 K  to  2  ft.,  bushy. 
S.  carpinifolia. 
bloom. 
2  to  3  ft  
35 
$2  00  $15  GO 
2  50     20  00 
(S)    July.    White  spikes  of 
Each 
$0  25 
10  100 
I  00    $15  GO 
Spirea  Reevesiana.  A  most  graceful  and  beautiful  shrub, 
with  a  wealth  of  lovely  flowers  in  May.  Spirea  Van  Houttei 
is  very  similar.    See  prices,  page  55. 
GLENWOOD  NURSERIES 
