HARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 
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Spirea Anthony Waterer. 
SHRUBS— Continued. 
SPIREAS. 
Some varieties of tlils class of slirubs are in bloom nearly all 
the season. All kinds have a riotous extravagance of bloom tliat 
renders them very attractive. They are so varied in flower, leaf 
and growth that monotony from planting too many kinds is im- 
possible. Tliey are hardy and easily grown in all situations. A 
collection of all the different varieties which we offer will give 
much pleasure. 
An4-Unr,TT Wo+ofof Makes a dwarf bush 18 to 21 inches 
Amnony waterer. high, covered from spring till late in 
the fall with large heads of crimson (lowers. Perfectly liardy. 
Grand for border to taller growing shrubs, single specimen plants 
for the lawn or for winter and spring blooming in pots. Ea. lOc, 
3 for 25c., postpaid; 12 to 18-in., ea. 25c.; 18 to 24-in., ea. 30c. 
Aiirpa .similar habit. The leaves are bright yellow in 
nUICct. spring, gradually changing to golden bronze in fall. 
Ea. lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; 2 to 3 ft., ea. 30c. 
PqII/ico AlKa dwarf variety bearing pure white flowers 
V..clllUbct .MlUd. j„ {fit-at profusion. Keeps all summer. A 
good companion to Anthony Waterer. Ea. lOc, 3 for 25c., irast- 
pald; 15 to 18-in., ea. 25c. 
Qnrhifniia vigorous species, with leaves like those of the 
ouiuiiuim. Mountain Ash, and long, elegant spikes of white 
flowers in July. 12 to 18-inch, 20c.; 18 to 24-lncIi, 25c. 
■Rillarrlii ^'^^ prettiest on the list. Bears handsome 
xiuxaiuii. spikes of pink blossoms from June until killed by 
the frost in late autumn. It forms beautiful hedges for lawns 
and along sidewalks. It may be kept low by pruning it in the 
early spring. It is al.so valuable for covering old fences in the 
back yard, but in this case should not be pruned very much For 
groups, in beds, on the lawn, it Is always attractive and desirable 
Ea. lOc, 3 for 25c., postpaid; 2 to 3 ft., 2Sc. ea.; 3 to 4 ft., 35c. ea. 
Pf><>vp(:i ^'^^^ Attractive foliage and beautiful clus- 
■.x&«:;v&ai. terg of pure white florets. Each lOc, 3 for 25c., 
postpaid; 18 to 24-in., ea. 
2 to 3 ft., ea. 30c. 
Spirea Tan Houtti. 
Otiiilifnlia '"'^'^ strongest grower of this class and one of 
v^jjuiinjiid. jhe most useful. Its growth is e.xtremely rapid; 
branches upright, though drooping when loaded with umbels of 
white flowers in June. The foliage is light green. An excel- 
lent sort for backing shrubberies or mass-planting. 12 to 18- 
inch, each 25c. 
Van Hniitti '-'"^ °' most charming and beautiful of 
V dii nuuill. the Spireas, having pure white flowers in 
clusters or panicles an inch in diameter. Astonishingly profu.se 
in bloom and plants remarkably vigorous and hardy. But re- 
cently introduced from France, and considered by many the 
finest (lowering shrub in cultivation. Ea. lOc, 3 for 25c., post- 
paid; 18 to 24-inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 ft., each 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., 
each 40c.; 4 to 5 ft., each 50c. 
TAMARIX AFRICANA. 
Bright pink flower.s in sU nilcr racemes on shoots of the pre- 
ceding season's growth. Each 15c., 2 for 25c., postpaid; 18 ta 
24-inch, each 25c.; 2 to 3 ft., each 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 40c. 
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. 
U.sed for borders, groups, immediate effects and low screens. 
A Viol Pot-t-iofo Blo.ssoms are a bright rose. One of the 
/iOei ^^arriere. best. 2t0 3ft., ea. 35c.;3to4ft., ea. 50c. 
AmVi^lic A pink-dowered variety and one of the best. 18 to 
«.H1U<111&. 24-inch, . .c; 2 to 3 ft., each 30c.; 3 to 4 ft., each 50c. 
Pva T?afVit<» hack cover pagre for illustration. The 
j-<va xxaLiiivc. most heautiful ornamental shrub. Each 15c., 
2 for 25c., postpaid; IS to 18- inch, each 25c.; 18 to 24-iuch, each 
30c.; 2 to 3 ft., each 35c. 
Tfnct Vari*»o-a+a ^f dwarf, compact growth, leaves bor- 
xvuau vdiicgdld. dered with yellow, flowers deep rose, very 
fine. 2 to 3 ft., each 30c. 
Spirea BillardU. 
Weigelia Roses. 
Bears an abundance 
of rose colored flow- 
ers in May and .Time 
Ea. 15c., 2 for 25c., 
postpaid; 18 to 24- 
in., 25c.; 2 to 3 ft., 
ea. 35c.; 3 to 4 ft., 
ea. 50c. 
Rosea Nana 
Variegata. ^he 
most conspicuous 
shrubs that we cul- 
tivate; leaves beau- 
tifully margined 
creamy white; flow- 
ers pink. It is a 
dwarf grower and 
admirably adapted 
to small lawns or 
gardens. Ea. 15c, 
2 for 25c., postpaid; 
18 to 24-in., ea. 25c.; 
3 to 3 ft., ea. 35c. 
Weitrella Nana Variegata. 
L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUI.,, MINN. 
