Flowering Shrubs 
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ISAAC HICKS & SON 
Planting of Spircea Van Houttei on the bank of the Niagara River, N. Y. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET, continued 
ant growth. It is also excellent for holding raw 
banks by binding the soil with its many roots. 
When not trimmed, it will attain a height of 20 
feet, and is valuable for screens and windbreaks. 
On the other hand, it may be kept trimmed to 4 
inches in height, when it develops small leaves, 
and makes a good substitute for dwarf box 
edging. It takes kindly to the severe trimming 
necessary for hedges, and is largely used for 
training in various forms of topiary art in formal 
and Italian gardens. 
Dome-shaped, Standards and Arches of Privet. We 
offer carefully trained specimens in a broad 
dome-shape, 6 feet wide at the base. The Privet 
in standard or bay-tree form has round, symmet- 
rical heads that are flat at the base. They are 
trained by a new machine of our invention which 
makes them as accurate as if turned by a lathe. 
These can be furnished for planting in the ground, 
or established in tubs and terra-cotta pots. For 
entrances, flower gardens or courts, we have 
arches 7 feet in height. 
Ibota. L. Ibota. A tall, graceful shrub, holding 
its dark green leaves until midwinter. 
Prostrate. L. Ibota, var. RegeHanum. This has 
all the vigor and healthfulness of the California 
Privet. The branches grow out horizontally, 
arching gracefully downward, adapting it well for 
the border of shrubberies. 
RHODOTYPOS 
R. kerrioides. Of neat habit and graceful form. 
The large white flowers resemble the syringa. 
SIBERIAN PE,A TREE, 
Caragana arborescens 
A small tree characterized by its yellow pea- 
shaped flowers. 
SILVER THORN. See Elaeagnus. 
SMOKE/ TREX (Mist Tree; Purple Fringe) 
'BJtus cotinus 
An old-time shrub or small tree of irregular 
habit. In summer it is enveloped with a mass of 
fleecy purple bloom resembling smoke or mist. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum) 
V. Opulus, var. sterile. A vigorous old-fashioned 
bush, having a profusion of white balls of flowers. 
Japanese. V. tomentosum, var. plicatum. There 
is a dignity and strength of character about this 
shrub which makes it of importance even when 
not in flower, and its healthful foliage gives it 
first rank. The flowers are clear white, in balls 
about 3 inches in diameter. 
Large-flowering, or Chinese. V. macrocephalum, 
var sterile. A very showy variety, with balls of 
flowers 7 to 8 inches across. 
V. prunifolium. A native shrub or small tree ; 
shining foliage and bright autumnal color. 
SPIREA 
Throughout the entire season some of the Spireas 
are sure to give a touch of color to the shrubbery. - 
They should be extensively planted for their 
beauty and adaptability to various soils and climatic 
conditions. The varieties following are given in 
the order of blooming. 
Thunberg's. S. Thunbergii. In early May the 
branches of this shrub are so thickly set with 
fine white flowers that it appears like a snow- 
covered evergreen. During the summer its foli- 
age makes a distinct contrast with its neighbors. 
The graceful willow-like sprays of leaves arch- 
ing to the ground present a billowy, fluffy mass, 
useful in rounding off groups of shrubbery. In 
autumn it turns to brilliant yellow and red. 3 to 
4 feet. 
