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E^HARDY; PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC. 
Spirea Anthony Watercr. 
SHRUBS— Continued. 
SPIREAS. 
Some varieties of ihh cla.ss of shrubs are in bloom nearly all the season. 
All kinds have a riotous extravagance of bloom that renders them very 
attractive. They are so varied in flower, leaf and growth that monotony 
from planting too many kinds is impossible. They are hardy and easily 
grown in all situations, A collection of all the different varieties which we 
offer will give much plea-sure. 
Anfl-irk-nTr Wo+o-rot- Makes a dwarf bush 18 to 24 inches high, 
AlllilUUy WaiClCX. coveredfrom spring till late in the fall with 
large heads of crinis;r>n flowers. Perfectly hardy. Grand for border to 
taller growing shrubs, .single s(?ecimen plants for the lawn or for winter and 
j^pring blooming in pots. Each lOc., 3 for 25c., postpaid. 12 to 18 inch, 
each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 30c. 
A««fpo Of similar habit. The leaves are bright yellow in spring, 
^U-LCa.^ gradually changing to golden bronze in fall. Each],10c., 3 for 
25c.. postpaid. 2 to 3 ft., each 30c. 
f JlllnQJl AIH^ '"^ dwarf variety bearing pure white flowers in great 
K^aiiyjoa. Ai.ua.. profu-sion. Keep.s all summer. A good comjjanion 
to Anthony Waterer. Each 10c., 3 for 2Sc., postpaid. 15 to 18 inches* 
each 25c. 
T^iMi/rlocci Flowers of a beautiful rose color, ma.ssed on long spikes, 
±/UUgld.&bl. i„ July and August. Each 10c., 3 for 25c., postpaid. 
2 to 3 ft., each 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 35c. 
"RillarHii prettiest on the list. Bears handsome spikes 
JJiUaiUii. of pink blossoms from June until killed by the frost in 
late autumn. It forms beautiful hedge.-* for lawns and along sidewalks. 
It may be kept low by pruning it in the early spring. It is also valuable 
for covering old fences in the back yard, but in this case should not be pruned 
very n\uch. For group.s, in beds, on the lawn, it is always attractive and 
desirable. Each 10c., 3 for 25c., postpaid. 3 to 4 ft., each 25c.; 4 to 5 ft., 
each 30c. 
T?PAVf>Cl I'Sst of May. Attractive foliage and beautiful clusters of 
,^CCVCdl* jmi-ft white florets which ben<i the branches gracefully and 
cover them completely. Tender north of Boston. Serves almost any 
purpose. Each 15c.. 2 for 25c., postpaid. 18 to 24 inch, each 30c. 
Thunbergii. 
spirea Van Houtti. 
April and May. A graceful bush, beautiful at all 
_ .seasons with innumerable small white flowers that 
crowd along its slender branches, and shine as snow through the light green 
feathery foliage. The tiny leaves turn a brilliant orange-scarlet in the 
autumn. It grows well at the seaside, in moist soils and drier places, but 
is only partially hardy in our coldest states. Each 15c., 2 for 25c., post- 
paid. 18 to 24 inch, each 30c. 
Van Hoilttl * ® most charming and beautiful of the Spireas, 
. AA^jLittx, having pure white flowers in clu-sters or panicles an 
inch in diameter. Astonishingly profuse in bloom and plants remarkably 
vigorous and hardy. But recently introduced from France, and considered 
by many the finest flowering shrub in cultivation. Each lOc., 3 for 25c., 
postpaid. 18 to 24 inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 ft., each 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 40c. 
TAMARIX AFRICANA. 
Bright pink flowers in .slender raceme.-* on >;liools of the preceding Heas<»n's 
growth. Each 15c.,2for 25c.,postpaid. l8to24inch,each 25c.;2to3ft.,each30c. 
WEIGELIAS. 
These shrubs bloom after the lilacs, in June and July. They make a. 
strong growth, erect when young, gradually spreading and drooping into 
most graceful shape with age. Their large flowers are of wide trumpet 
.shape, of all colors from white to red, and borne in clusters thickly all along 
their branches. Used for borders, groups, immediate effects and low 
screens. 
AVkol Q -rft Afo Blossoms are a bright rose. One of the best. 
AUCl Udrriere. 2 to 3 ft., each 35c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 40c. 
ArnV\o1ic pink-flowered variety and one of the best. 2 to 3 ft., 
AlilUdllb. gach 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 40c. 
C^STlfUHfl *^'^ erect, vigorous grower, producing pure white blassoms 
\/a.ii\xiKia.m of rare beauty, in the greatest profusion in June and con- 
timiing throughout the smnmer. 2 to 3 ft., each 30c. 
"Rvfl T^fltfllrf* finest Weigelia in cultivation. A variety that 
±j\a. xvaiiXtvc* once a remarkably free bloomer, flowering con- 
tinuously throughout the summer and autumn; of an entirely distinct color, 
being a rich ruby-carmine, quite different from anything heretofore offered. 
Each 15c.. 2 for 25c.. postpaid. 15 to 18 inch, each 25c.; 18 to 24 inch, each 
30c.; 2 to 3 ft., each 35c. 
TTncf Vflt"lPO"J> to dwarf, ctmipact growth, leaves bordered 
x^uat V clllCgaut. ^jth yellow, flowers deep rose, very fine. 2 to 
3 ft., each 30c. 
Spirea BiUardl, 
'p/^cPQ Bears an 
XVUOCa. abundance 
of rose colored flowers 
in May and June. In- 
t roduced from China 
anfl valuable for speci- 
mens. Each lOc., 3 for 
25c., postpaid. 2 to 3 
ft., each 30c; 3 to 4 ft., 
each 40c. 
Rosea Nana 
Variegata. 
the most conspicuous 
shrubs that we culti- 
vate; leaves beauti- 
fully margined creamy 
white; flowers pink. It 
is a dwarf grower and 
admirably adapted to 
small lawns or gar- 
dens. Unsurpassed for 
ornamental hedges and 
most beautiful at alt 
times. Each 10c., 3 
for 25c., postpaid. 18 
to 24 inch, each 25c.; 
2 to 3 ft., each 35c.; 3 
to 4 ft., each 50c. 
Weigelia Nana Variegata. 
