Spiraea Bumalda. A spreading, low bush, with dark leaves bright- 
ened by corymbs of pretty, light pink flowers in May, and at inter- 
vals all summer. 
var. Anthony Waterer. A new form of better habit than the type, 
with larger corymbs of a darker rosy crimson. 
S. opulifolia. Strong-growing shrub, with white flowers along the 
stems. Very useful for screening purposes where immediate effect is 
desired ; very hardy. 
var. aurea. June. Resembles the preceding, but more conspicuous 
in spring with its bright golden leaves that darken somewhat as the 
season advances. White flowers. Valuable for color contrasts and 
desirable anywhere. 
S. prunifolia flore pleno. Bridal Wreath. Early May. A hardy 
old-fashioned shrub that is still popular. As the leaves are opening, 
snow-white, double flowers wrap themselves along the branches in a 
lavish display of bloom. The little glossy green leaves color brilliantly 
in autumn. Makes an elegant hedge and is useful anywhere. 
S. Van Houttei. May. Among the very finest of flowering shrubs. A 
strong, hardy grower of graceful, drooping habit, with handsome foli- 
age. The profusion of bloom weighs the slender branches and covers 
the bush with a canopy of white. Desirable from any standpoint. 
STEPHANANDRA llexuosa. A thick shrub, with graceful branches 
and handsome small foliage that is almost as delicate as a fern, and 
turns a bronze-red in late summer and autumn. In June small, incon- 
spicuous fragrant flowers are up and down the branches. Grows easily, 
and is adapted to rocky places and shrubbery borders. 
Spirtea Van Houttei 
Eeciduous and Evergreen Shrubs 
