HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Spiraea, Anthony Waterer, blooms all summer 
Deutzia Gracilis — dwarf and graceful 
RIBES • Flowering Currants 
Ribes aureum (Golden Currant). Hardy and useful shrub, with 
glossy green foliage; showy, yellow fragrant flowers in May, followed by 
blackish fruit. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, 5 3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each. 
$4.50 for 10. 
R. sanguineum (Red-flowering Currant). A very fine variety, with 
long, hanging racemes of deep red flowers. Blooms in July. 2 to 3 ft.. 
50 cts each, $4.50 for 10. 
SAMBUCUS The Elders 
Sambucus Canadensis (Common Elder). A strong-growing native 
shrub, splendid for mass planting and wild effects. White flowers in 
June and useful black berries in August and September. 3 to 4 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. nigra aurea (Golden Elder). Splendid variety of the European 
Elder. The bright, golden yellow leaves, retain their color all summer, 
make it a desirable plant for contrast effects. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, 
§4.50 for 10. 
SPIRAEA 
This is a very popular group of plants, useful and hardy. They trans- 
plant safely and easily, and thrive in any soil. Their species and varieties 
vary considerably in form, foliage and flowers. Excellent for group or 
foundation plantings. 
Spiraea arguta. A noble shrub of medium height. The feathery, 
grayish green foliage is very attractive, and early in May it is covered 
with a multitude of small white flowers. 2 to 3 ft.. 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
S. Bumalda. A fine, dense and bushy Spiraea of medium size; com- 
pact corymbs of rose-colored flowers in July. i l /2 to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, 
$3 for 10. 
S. Bumalda, Anthony Waterer. Probably the best of all dwarf 
Spiraeas. Just as effective for foreground and border-planting as for use 
as a specimen. Its pretty, clean foliage is variegated with creamy white 
and yellow, and its bright-crimson flower-heads are perpetual all through 
the summer. 1 to I'/i ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10; iK to 2 ft., 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10. 
S. callosa. Compact, upright-growing, of medium height. Glaucous 
foliage and rosy pink blossoms. 1 ' i to 2 K ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for 10. 
S. Douglasi (Douglas' Spirea). A tall-growing sort, with spikes of 
deep rose-colored flowers in July and August. 2 to 3 ft.. 33 cts. each, 
$3 for ro; 3 to 4 ft.. 50 cts. each. $4 for 10. 
' S. opulifolia (Ninebark). The strongest and most rapid grower of all 
the Spireas. Healthy, light green foliage; in June the branches bend 
gracefully under the weight of creamy white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. prunifolia flore pleno (Bridal Wreath). The dark green, glossy 
foliage and an abundance of small, double, white flowers place this 
pretty Spirea among the showiest of its class. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, 
$3 for 10. 
S. Reevesi. Similar to Van Houttei, but more erect growing. It 
blooms profusely in May and June, and holds its handsome foliage quite 
late in autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., heavy, 
SO cts. each, $4 for 10. 
S. Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Spirea). Not unlike Arguta, but dwarfer 
in habit. The long, narrow, pleasant green leaves produce beautiful 
autumn tints. April and May find this graceful little shrub. covered with 
myriads of tiny, snow-white flowers. r>2 to 2 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 
10; 2'/i to 3 ft., so cts. each, S4 for 10. 
S. tomentosa. The dark green leaves are woolly beneath. From 
July to September deep pink, long, steeple-shaped flower-spikes are pro- 
duced in great profusion. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
S. Van Houttei. One of our very best and most useful of all flowering 
shrubs. Equally good as a specimen as for masses, groups and 
hedges. The graceful, arching branches bend in May and June under 
the weight of flowers almost to the ground. This Spirea is also popular 
under the name, “Bridal Wreath." 2 to 3 it., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10; 
3 to 4 ft., heavy, 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
STAPHYLEA 
Staphylea Colchica (Bladder Nut). An interesting, upright-growing 
shrub, with handsome pale green foliage; fragrant panicles of white 
flowers in May and peculiar bladder-like seed-vessels later in the season. 
3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
STEPHANANDRA 
Stephanandra flexuosa. A graceful and dainty shrub, beautiful in 
foliage, flower and autumn effect. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, S3 for 10. 
STY RAX 
Styrax Japonica. A hardy and vigorous-growing Japanese orna- 
mental. Branches graceful spreading; fragrant, nodding racemes of 
white flowers in June and July. 3 to 4 ft., 75 cts. 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
Symphoricarpos racemosus (Snowberry). A most useful shrub, 
satisfied with any soil and treatment, even thriving in shady places, 
as under tall trees where hardly anything else will grow. Most attractive 
in fall and winter when heavily loaded with snowy white berries. 2 to 
3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
S. vulgaris, or rubra (Coral Berry). Has the same good habits as the 
above, but coral-red berries. 2 to 3 It., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
SYRINGA The Lilacs 
Syringa Japonica. A valuable, tall-growing species, with broad, 
leathery leaves and yellowish white flowers in June. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
S. Josikaea (Hungarian Lilac). A very distinct and ornamental 
kind. Stout, upright grower; heavy, shining green foliage and rose- 
purple flowers late in June. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
S. Persica. Of slender and graceful appearance; pale purple flowers in 
numerous large panicles; very sweet-scented . 2 to 3 it.. 50 cts. 
S. vulgaris (Common Lilac). Our old-fashioned, everybody s Lilac, 
and yet one of the best. A profuse bloomer and very sweet. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each. S3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft.. 50 cts. each, S4 for 10. 
' S. vulgaris alba (Common White Lilac). The white variety of the 
above; very effective. 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each. $3 for 10; 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. 
each, S4 for 10. 
NAMED VARIETIES OF LILACS 
Marie Legraye. Large; white. 
Rosea grandiflora. Rosy white. 
President Carnot. Beautiful lavender. 
Madame Casimir Perier. Finest double; white. 
Congo. Wine-red. 
Marc Micheli. (Tear lilac; large; double. 
G. Maillot. Double; rosy lilac. 
Crampbel. Single; lilac. 
Due de Nassau. Fine double; light violet. 
Michael Buchner. Dwarf; double; pale lilac. 
Miss Ellen Willmott. Fine double; snow-white. 
All varieties, $1 each 
TAIMARIX • Tamarisk 
Tamarix Africana. Very distinct ornamental, with feathery, as- 
paragus-like foliage of a pleasing green. Strong-growing shrub, with 
slender branches. Blooms in pinkish, slender-panicled racemes m May. 
3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
T. Gallica. An European variety of similar habit, but with lighter 
green foliage and blooms later. 3 to 4 ft.. 35 cts. each, 53 for 10. 
T. hispida aestivalis. A beautiful, improved variety. Hardy, vigor- 
ous grower. In July and August it is covered with light rosy carmine 
flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 50 cts. each. 54.50 for 10. 
