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great profusion from spring until fall. Beautiful in clusters or in low hedge. 
18 to 24 inches, 35 cents each, $3.00 per dozen; 12 to 18 inches, 25 cents each, $200 
per dozen. 
Spirea Van Houttei— The grandest of the spireas. Perfectly hardy; a strong 
grower and profuse bloomer. It has small delicate white blossoms, borne in clus- 
ters which almost cover the bush about June 1st.' A handsome bush, even when 
not in bloom. Often called Bridal Wreath. Suitable for low screens, hedges or 
borders. 12 to 18 inches, 15c each, $8.00 per 100; 18 to 24 inches, 20c each, $12.00 
per 100; 2 to 3 feet, 25c each, $15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 30c each, $20.00 per 100. 
Heavy clump, 75 cents. 
Other Shrubs 
Tamarix— This hardy and very beautiful shrub, of strong but upright growth, 
13 clothed with foliage as light and feathery as that of the asparagus. Its delicate 
fringing flowers are borne in spikes; color, a wa.m shade of pink or red. Very 
ornamental at the back of shrubbery and desirable for decorations and bouquets 
3 to 4 feet, 30 cents each. 
Snowball — A well known shrub, producing its snowy white flowers in large 
balls or masses in May or June. For the best effect, trim into a round ball-shaped 
bush. 2 to 3 feet, 30c each, $3.00 per dozen; 18 to 24 inches, 20c each, $2.00 per doz. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora — A fine, hardy shrub which is very popular, 
easy to grow, and blooms the same year it is planted. The flowers are in im- 
mense panicles, creamy white at first, changing to pure white, and turning pink and 
brownish with age. It blooms in August and continues through September. The 
flowers will be larger and finer if given good, rich soil, and the plants cut back 
each spring fully one-half the past year's growth. 18 to 24 inches, 25c each; 2 to 
3 feet, 35c each. Tree form, 2 to 3. feet, 75c each; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each. 
Hydrangea Aborescens Grandiflora (Hills of Snow)— A new variety with large 
white flowers resembling Snowball. Flowers are produced continually from June 
until late August. 2 feet, 60 cents. 
Mock Orange (Syringa) — One of the most desirable shrubs. Flowers one inch 
to two inches in diameter; pure white, delightfully fragrant. It grows to a height 
of eight or ten feet, and blooms profusely in the spring. 2 to 3 feet, 25c each; 3 
to 4 feet, 35c each; clump, $1.00. 
California Privet— These ideal hedge plants have such an array of good points 
that we can no longer spare them for hedges alone. They are moderately hardy, 
nearly evergreen, grow freely in all soils, have a dense neat habit, and bloom pro- 
fusely. The flowers are white, fragrant, and borne in graceful racemes or clusters 
through June and July. The leaves are small, oval and glossy. 2 to 3 feet, 25c 
each, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. 
Amoor Privet — Hardier than California Privet, and is desirable for all purposes. 
18 to 24 inches, 25c each, $15.00 per 100. 
Berberis Thunbergii — A perfectly hardy Japanese form which is unequaled for 
low hedges. Produces an abundance of low flowers in May and is all aglow with 
scarlet leaves and berries in the fall. 12 to 18 inches, 20c each, $12.00 per 100; 
18 to 24 inches, 25c each, $17.50 per 100. 
Climbing Vines 
Ampelopsis Engelmanni (Englishman's Ivy) — Npt poisonous. Similar to our 
native Virginia Creeper, but is more dense, rapid growing, and clings readily to any 
smooth surface. A very desirable vine for covering all kinds of walls, tree trunks, 
etc.; much hardier than Boston Ivy. 40 cents each. 
Trumpet Flower- — A splendid vine, vigorous, hardy, and a very rapid grower; 
well adapted for covering unsightly objects. The flowers are large, being fully 
four or live inches long and in clusters. Strong 2-year old vines, 50 cents each. 
Wistaria — A beautiful climber of rapid growth, often growing fifteen or twenty 
feet in a season, and producing long, pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers about 
the size and shape of a bunch of grapes; sometimes gives second crop of flowers 
i.' the fall. 2-year plants, 50 cents each. 
