Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Evergreens and Ornamentals 
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BYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA 
Ornamental Shrubs and Flowering Plants, continued 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. A fine shrub and very popular, quite hardy, 
easy to grow and blooms th? same year they are set out. The flowers are in immense 
panicles, creamy white when first open, changing to pure white when fully set out 
and turning pink and bronze with age; blooming in August and 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 season's growth. 18 to 24 inches, 25 cts. each; 2 to 3 
feet, 35 cts. each. Tree form, 2 to 3 feet, 75 cts. each; 3 to 4 feet, $1 each. 
Hydrangea arborescens grandiflora. A new variety with large white flowers resemb- 
ling snowball. Flowers are produced from June till late in August. 2 feet, 60 cts. 
Mock Orange (Syringa). One of the most desirable shrubs. Its beauty and frag- 
rance make it a universal favorite. They grow to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and bloom 
profusely in the spring. 2 feet, 25 cts. each. Heavy clump, Jl. 
Spireas. Low-growing shrubs well adapted for hedges shrubberies or single speci- 
mens on the fawn. Grow in almost any moderate moist soil and with very Tittle care 
or attention. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer. One of the most charming of all small shrubs, seldom 
growing larger than 2 to 3 feet. Its handsome trusses of deep crimson flowers are 
produced in great profusion from early spring until fall. Beautiful single, in clusters 
or as a low hedge. 18 to 24 inches, 35 cts. each. 
Spirea Van Houttei. The grandest of the Spireas. Perfectly hardy. A strong grower 
and a profuse bloomer. Has small, delicate, white blossoms, borne in clusters that 
almost entirely cover the bush about June i. Very handsome, even when not in 
bloom. Often called Bridal Wreath. Suitable for low screens, hedges and borders. 
12 to 18 inches, 15 cts. each, $8 per 100; 18 to 24 inches, 20 cts. each, $12 per 100; 
2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each, I15 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 30 cts. each, $20 per 100. Heavy 
clumps, 75 cts. each. 
Privet, California. 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 profusely. 
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, 25 cts. each, 
if 1. 25 per doz., |io per 100. 
Privet, Amoor. Some hardier than the California Privet. A desirable shrub to use 
for ornamental hedges in this part of Iowa. 18 to 24 ins., 25c. each, $15 per 100. 
Berberis Thunbergii. A perfectly hardy Japanese form which is unequaled for low 
hedges. Produces an abundance of white flowers in May and is all aglow with scarlet 
leaves and berries in the fall. 12 to 18 inches, 20 cts. each, $12 per 100; 18 to 24 
inches, 25 cts. each, $17.50 per 100. 
Golden Glow. A hardy perennial plant, growing 8 feet high; branching freely and bear- 
ing by the hundreds on long, graceful stems, exquisite double blossoms of the bright- 
est golden color and as large as the cactus dahlia. Strong roots, 25 cts. each.. 
