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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. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandi- 
flora. A fine, hardy shrub which is 
very popular, easy to grow, and 
blooms the same year it is trans- 
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 con- 
tinues 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, 3Sc 
each. Tree form, 2 to 3 feet, 75c 
each; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00. 
Hydrangea Aborescens Grandi- 
flora (Hills of Snow.) — A new va- 
riety with large white flowers re- 
sembling Snowball. Flowers are 
produced continually from June 
until late August. 2 feet, 60c each. 
Mock Orange (Syringa).— One 
of the most desirable shrubs. Flow- 
ers 1 inch to 2 inches in diameter; 
pure white, delightfully fragrant. 
It grows to a height of 8 or 10 feet, 
and blooms profusely in the spring. 
2 to 3 feet, 2Sc each, Clump, $1.00. 
Spireas. Low-growing shrubs 
well adapted for hedges, shrubber- 
ies or single specimens on the lawn. 
Grow in almost any moderate 
moist soil and with very little care 
or attention. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer. A 
charming small shrub, seldom 
growing higher than 2 to 3 feet. Its 
handsome trusses of crimson flow- 
ers are produced in great profusion 
from early spring until fall. Beau- 
tiful in clusters or in low hedge. 18 
to 24 inches, 35c. 
Spirea Van Houttei. The grand- 
est of the Spireas. A perfectly 
hardy, strong grower and profuse 
bloomer. It has small delicate 
white blossoms, borne in clusters 
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, 75c each. 
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- 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
