32 SFIREA— DESCRIPTIONS 
SPEREA Most attractive shrub of all ; 
(S. Van Houttei) can be used in more ways 
and places and wUl give more satisfaction 
than any other shrub. The flowers and foli- 
age are dainty and attractive near walks and 
drives where it will bo seen closely, yet the 
foliage is dense and the flowers so numerous 
tliat it is equally satisfactory to plant where 
it will be seen at a distance. It is the favor- 
ite everywhere, succeeding on all soils and 
under all conditions. If you plant only one 
shrub, it should be Spirea. 
Blooms early — May or June. 
Flowers are white, very small. The clus- 
ters or " rosettes " appear in profusion the en- 
tire length of the branches. Form graceful, 
drooping wreaths. 
Bush, four to six feet tall. 
Use singly, in shmbbery border, Iiedge, or 
masses to hide the foundation of the house. 
Hardy, thrives in spite of neglect. 
Planting Distance, two feet. 
Prune lightly in the winter or when plants 
are dormant. Shorten back young canes and 
cut out the old, weakened ones entirely. 
Spirea Van Houttei — The Best Shrub. 
Sbrubbei; Planting. 
The Spirea Van Houttei bears a small, dainty flower, but In such profusion that lt l» 
one of the most conspicuous shrubs. Note the two large clumps on either side of the walk. 
