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LINN COUNTY NURSERY 
SPIREAS 
Low growing shrubs well adapted for 
hedges, shrubberies or single specimens on 
the lawn. They grow easily in almost any 
moderately moist soil and with very little 
care or attention. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer — A charming 
small shrub, seldom growing higher than 
two or three feet. lis nandsome trusses 
of crimson flowers are produced in great 
profusion from spring until fall. Beau- 
tiful in clusters or in low hedge. 3 8 to 
24 inches, 35c each, $3.00 per dozen; 12 to 
18 inches, 25c each, $2.00 per dozen. 
Spirea Van Houttei — The grandest of the 
spireas. Perfectly hardy, a strong grow- 
er and profuse bloomer. It has small, 
delicate white blossoms, borne in clus- 
ters which almost cover the bush about 
June 1. A handsome bush even when 
not in bloom. Often called Bridal 
Wreath. Suitable for low screen, hedges 
or borders. Heavy clum $1.00 : 3 to 4 
feet, 30c each, $25.00 per 100; 2 to 3 feet, 
25c each, $17.50 per 100; 18 to 24 inches, 
20c each, $15.00 per 100; 12 to 18 inches, 
15c each, $10.00 per 100. 
Other Shrubs 
Tamarix — This hardy and very beautiful 
shrub, of strong but upright growth, is 
clothed with foliage as light and feachery 
as that of the asparagus, and its deli- 
cate fringing pink flowers are borne in 
spikes. Very ornamental a the back of 
shrubbery and desirable for decorations 
and bouquets. 3 to 4 feet, 30c each. 
Snowball — A well-known shrub, producing 
its snowy white flowers in large balls or 
masses in May or .Tune. For the best 
effecc, trim into a round ball shaped 
bush. 2 to 3 feet, 30c each, $3.00 per 
dozen; 18 to 24 inches, 25c each, $2.50 per 
dozen. 
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 immense 
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. Tree form, 4 to 5 feet, $1.00 
each: 3 to 4 feet. 75c each. Bushes, 2 to 
3 feet, 35c each; 18 to 24 inches, 25c each. 
Hydrangea Aborescens Grandiflora (Hills 
of Snow) — A new variety with large 
white flowers resembling Snowball. The 
flowers are produced continually from 
June unci! late August. Two feet, 60c 
each. 
Mock Orange (Syringa) — One of the most 
desirable shrubs. Flowers are one inch 
to two inches in diameter, pure white and 
delightfully fragrant. It grows to a 
height of eight to ten feet and blooms 
profusely in the spring. 3 to 4 feet, 35c 
each; 2 to 3 feet, 25c 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 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, 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. 
Berber!* Thunbergii — A perfectly hardy 
Japanese form which is unequalled for 
low hedges. Produces an abundance of 
low flowers in May and is all aglow with 
scarlet leaves and berries in the fall. 18 
to 24 inches, 25c each, $20.00 per 100; 12 
to 18 inches, 20c each. $15.00 per 100. 
Climbing Vines 
AmpelopsiB Engelmauni (Engclman's Ivy) 
— Not 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 all kinds of walls, tree trunks, etc.; 
much hardier than Boston Ivy. Strong 
two-year plants, 40c each. 
Trumpet Plower — A splendid v.ne; vigor- 
ous, hardy, and a very rapid grower; 
well adapted for covering unsightly ob- 
jects. The flowers are large, being fully 
four or five inches long and in clusters. 
Strong two-year old vines, 50c each. 
Wistaria — A beautiful climber of rapid 
growth, often growing fifteen to 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 in the fall. Two-year plants, 
bOc each. 
American Ivy on Wall. 
