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Sambucus: Elder 



Notice how attractive the native Elder (Sambucus 

 canadensis) is in this roadside planting. Now that our 

 native plant material is being more generally used, this 

 shrub will prove a satisfactory one in decorating many 

 natural landscapes. 



Rhodora 



Rhodora canadensis. (VD). Purple flowers in 

 May. 



Each Per 10 



13^ to 2 ft *$2 00 $17 50 



Shrubs of strong growth and easy cultivation 

 that are ornamental in flower, fruit and foliage. 

 Excellent for masses; desirable for natural effects 

 and valuable for shaded places. 



Sambucus canadensis. Common Elder. (M). 

 Its principal value for ornamental planting lies 

 in its ability to grow in wet soil, where it quickly 

 produces splendid natural effects. White flowers 

 in June. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 35 $3 00 $20 00 



4 to 5 ft 90 6 00 45 00 



5 to 6 ft 1 25 10 00 



var. acutifolia. Fern-leaved Elder. (M). One 

 of the most attractive cut-leaved shrubs. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 60 $4 50 $30 00 



S. nigra; var. aurea. Golden Elder. (S). 

 Attractive because of the contrast which its 

 golden leaves present when planted in connection 

 with other shrubs. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 45 $3 00 $22 00 



3 to 4 ft 60 4 50 



S. Pubens. Red-berried Elder. (S). Has red 

 berries, very showy, ripening in early Summer. 



Each Per 10 



3 to 4 ft *$0 75 $6 00 



4 to 5 ft * 1 00 8 00 



5 to 6 ft * 1 25 10 00 



Sorbaria 



Sorbaria sorbifolia (Spirea). (S). Attractive 

 green leaves. White flowers in June. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



13/^ to 2 ft *$0 60 $4 50 $30 00 



Spirea 



INDISPENSABLE shrubs of easy culture that differ so in size, character and time of bloom that there 

 are varieties suited for almost every purpose. This group includes some of the most popular old- 

 fashioned shrubs. The Summer-flowering varieties are particularly valuable because they are attrac- 

 tive when few other shrubs are in flower. All varieties do best in moist, fertile sofls and sunny exposures. 



Spirea albiflora. (VD). White flowers in June. 

 Splendid for front of border or foundation plantings. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



13^ to 2 ft $0 50 $3 50 $25 00 



2 to 23^ ft 60 4 50 



_S. arguta. (D). Early May. A graceful bush, 

 with innumerable small white flowers. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 50 $4 00 $30 00 



3 to 4 ft 75 6 00 45 00 



S. Billardii. (S). Erect growing shrub useful 



for natural plantings. In July there are dense 

 spikes of (R) "Rose-Pink" flowers. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $3 50 $25 00 



4 to 5 ft 75 5 00 35 00 



var. alba. (S). July. An attractive Summer 



flowering shrub best suited for the shrub border 

 or screen planting. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0/40 $3 00 $18 00 



4 to 5 ft 75 5 00 35 00 



S. Bumalda. (D). June to August. A bushy 

 plant with abundance of flat clusters of rose- 

 colored flowers. (R) " Deep Rose-Pink" and lighter. 

 Desirable as an edging for shrubberies. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



13^ to 2 ft $0 35 $2 50 



2 to 23^ ft 50 3 50 $25 00 



var. Anthony Waterer. (D). A desirable plant 

 for the front of shrubbery borders or wherever a 

 low bush is required. Flowers suggest the color 



of crushed strawberries. 

 June to August. 



1 to 13^ ft. 

 13^ to 2 ft. 



2 to 23^ ft.. 



(R) "Rose Color.' 



Each 

 $0 35 

 50 

 60 



Per 10 Per 100 



$2 50 



3 50 



4 50 



$20 00 

 27 00 

 35 00 



var. Walluf. (D). Similar in habit and general 

 appearance to the two preceding varieties. Flowers 

 slightly deeper in color. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 23^ ft $0 60 $4 50 $35 00 



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The planting of trees and shrubbery is not an expense, for they enhance real estate values, 

 which makes their purchase a safe and sure investment. 



