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SUNNYFIELD NURSERY CO. 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Spiraea Van Houttei 
SPIRAEA 
A large group of shrubs; vary much in size, aud 
in character and time of bloom. Most of the 
varieties are suited for almost any purpose. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
S. Anthony Waterer. Seldom higher than two 
feet. A constant bloomer from June until 
October; rich crimson flower-heads. Valuable 
wherever a beautiful low bush is needed; es- 
pecially useful for bordering or fronting groups 
and masses of larger shrubbery. 
S. arguta. Pure white flowers early in May; 
bright, narrow, green leaves, having in Fall 
brilliant tones of orange and scarlet. 
S. callosa alba. Blooms all Summer in flat, 
white clusters. 
,S. callosa rubra. The pink flowers of this variety 
make it very attractive. 
TALL VARIETIES 
S. Douglasii. Spikes of beautiful, deep rose- 
colored flowers in July and August. 
S. opulifolia. Vigorous growers; flat clusters of 
white flowers in June. 
,S. opulifolia aurea. Flowers hke the preceding, 
but foliage bright golden in Spring, shading 
darker in Summer. 
S. prunifolia fl. pi. Bridal Wreath. Small double 
white flowers in early May, close to the branches; 
a favorite. 
S. Reevesiana. Flowering in late May and in 
June with beautiful clusters of white flowers al- 
most covering the branches. 
:S. Thunbergii. Very graceful; the fii'st of the 
Spirasas to bloom, flowering early in Spring; 
pure white flowers; drooping branches; fine, 
tiny leaves through the Summer. 
S. Van Houttei. Easily the queen of Spiraeas in 
grace and beauty. Graceful, pendulous bush, 6 
feet high, and equal in diameter. Pure white 
flowers in May. One of the finest shrubs in 
existence. Splendid for specimen or inidvidual 
planting on lawns. Makes very beautiful orna- 
mental hedges; an essential in all ornamental 
plantations. 
Spiraea prices — Dwarf Varieties : 
l^/^to 2 feet S0.25 each, $2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet 35 " 3.00 " 
Spiraea prices — Tall Varieties : 
2 to 3 feet $0.35 each, $3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet 50 " 4.00 " 
4 to 5 feet 75 " 6.00 " 
Spiraea prices — Van Houttei, for hedges : 
13^ to 2 feet, plant 
15 inches apart. $2.50 per 10, $20.00 per 100 
2 to 3 feet, plant 
18 inches apart. 3.00 " 25.00 " 
3 to 4 feet, plant 
24 inches apart. 4.00 " 35.00 " 
SYMPHORICARPUS 
Bushy. Medium Size. Popular 
S. racemosus. Snowberry. Small pink flowers 
during the Summer; large, white, waxy berries 
in Autumn. Very ornamental. 
2 to 3 feet $0.35 each, $3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet .50 " 4.00 " 
S. vulgaris. Coral Berry. Quick grower; does well 
in any soil and position; purple berries all 
Summer. 
2 to 3 feet $0.35 each, $3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet 50 " 4.00 " 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Hardy, vigorous shrubs, gi'owing well under al- 
most any condition of weather, position or soil. 
Always reliable, blooming in great profusion even 
when much neglected and abused. Easily among 
the most popular shrubs grown. 
S. Josiksea. Hungarian Lilac. Blooms late in 
May; light violet-colored flowers; deep green 
leaves. 
S. Persica alba. White Persian Lilac. A very 
graceful plant, blooming freely. Very attractive 
in shrubbery grouping. 
S. Persica rubra. Purple Persian Lilac. Fine 
variety; profuse bloomer; excellent in any large 
shrubbery group. 
