T— ORNAMKNTAL, SHRUBS 
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WHITE FRINGE. Chionanthus 
White Fringe or Fringe Tree (C. Virginica) — 
A desirable ornamental shrub of easy culti- 
vation; dark green foliage; flowers pure 
white; having narrow, fringe-like petals; 
blooms in May and June. 
WEIGELIA. DierviUa 
The Weigelias are shrubs of erect habit while 
young, but gradually spread and droop as they 
acquire age; flowers are large, trumpet-shaped, 
of all shades and colors; very effective for 
grouping and borders; blossoms are produced 
in June and July. 
Weigelia 
TAMARIX 
. Afrioana — A beautiful shrub with small 
leaves, similar to the Juniper; flowers are 
pink, small and delicate, borne on long spikes; 
blooms In May. 
. Amurensis — Growth is slender and graceful, 
with silvery foliage; pink flowers borne on 
short spikes on the young growth. 
. Tetrandra Purpurea — A tall shrub with red- 
dish-brown bark and slender, spreading 
branches; purplish pink flowers. 
D. Candida — Flowers pure white, produced in 
June and continue to bloom nearly all summer. 
D. Eva Rathke — Flowers a brilliant crimson; a 
beautiful, clear, distinct shade. 
D. Floribunda — A fine variety, flowers a dark 
red and a profuse bloomer. 
D. Rosea — An elegant variety with fine rose 
colored flowers appearing in June. 
D. Nana Variegata — Of dwarf habit and clearly 
defined silvery- variegated leaves; flowers 
rose colored. 
D. Van Houttei — Flowers are a rich shade of 
carmine and are produced profusely. 
