BRAND PEONY FARMS, Inc 
Spireas 
ANTHONY WATERER, One of the finest flowering shrubs of 
dwarf growth. In constant bloom from June to September. 
Flowers of bright rose are borne in broad flat clusters, com¬ 
pletely covering the bush. The best shrub for low borders 
and hedges. Keep the blossoms cut as they fade and new 
ones will keep coming. 12 to 18 inch, each 40c; 3 for $1.00; 
12 for $3.00. 
ARGUTA. Comes into bloom before Spirea Van Houttei. It is 
the earliest of all Spireas. Pure white flowers in great pro¬ 
fusion. Strong, 3-year field-grown. 3 to 4 ft., 30c. 
KOREAN BRIEAZi WREATH (Spirea trichocarpa). A hand¬ 
some new Spirea which comes to us from that strange 
country Korea—the mother of so many good new plants. 
It has larger flowers than the common Bridal Wreath, Spirea 
Van Houttei. The individual florets each have a distinct eye 
which gives the bloom much more effect. Absolutely hardy 
here in Minnesota. Starts to bloom heavily on two-year-old 
plants. The plant grows very fast and soon develops into a 
beautiful specimen. We are sure that this is the best new 
Spirea that has come to us in many years. Snow-white blos¬ 
soms with a yellowish white eye. Strong, 2 to 3 ft., each 
$1.00; 10 for $7.50. 
FRUNIFOB1A (Double Bridal Wreath). One of the old-fash¬ 
ioned Spireas; much too seldom seen in our gardens yet prob¬ 
ably the most beautiful of all. Early in the spring, before 
the foliage appears, the flowers which are borne close to the 
slender and erect branches are glistening white and look like 
miniature Roses. Very choice. I wish more people would 
plant this beautiful Spirea. It is really about as dainty a 
thing as we have in shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., each 50c. 
Oak-Leaved Hydrangea. 
HONEYSUCKLE TATARICA RUBRA (The true red). Best of all the up¬ 
right Honeysuckles. Absolutely hardy in North Dakota, Northern Minne¬ 
sota, etc. Ideal for large plantings as well as on small home grounds. Much 
used for tall screens. Grows to 10 feet high. Covered all over with sweet 
scented, deep rose-red flowers. 2 to 3 feet, each 50c; 6 for $2.50. 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS (Hills of Snow). The early blooming out¬ 
door Hydrangea; comes into bloom just after the early spring flowers. 
Branches well clothed with large, beautiful, deep green leaves; and each 
branch is terminated with a great, glistening, snow-white bloom of im¬ 
mense size. Does best in partial shade. One of our best shrubs. Strong, 
18 in., each 30c; 10 for $2.50. 
HYDRANGEA FANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. The most beautiful and 
striking of all flowering shrubs. Bears immense clusters of creamy white 
flowers in August, turning to bright pink and rose, then finally to bronze 
in September. Grows five to six feet high; does well in sunny locations. 
Valuable for specimen planting and for borders; should be in every gar¬ 
den. Should be cut back in spring before growth starts. The flowers dry 
like everlastings and can be kept indoors all winter. The plants are hardy 
as the oak. Splendid for hedges. Strong, 2 to 3 ft., each 40c; 10 for $3.00. 
HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOXiIA. Oak-leaved Hydrangea. A new Hydrangea, 
comparatively little known. Very large loose blooms. Hardy as far north 
as Cleveland, Ohio. Desirable in foundation plantings or as individual 
specimens. Likes moisture. Grows to six feet. Its leaves are like the large 
leaves of the oak tree. And in the fall, these leaves take on the most gor¬ 
geous colors. Small plants only this year, 12 to 15 inch, each 25c, postpaid. 
KOLKWITZIA AMABIEXS (Beauty Bush). An exceedingly handsome shrub 
from the wilds of central China. Even when out of bloom the foliage and 
habit are attractive. Hardy here in Minnesota. Grows 6 to 9 feet high 
and equally far through. Erect growing with twiggy branches. In early 
spring, the long arching limbs are covered with clusters of small, tubular 
blooms of Weigela type flowers, yet far more beautiful than any Weigela; 
destined to become one of our greatest shrubs. This season again I saw 
Beauty Bush in full bloom, and the more I see of this shrub the more 
I am convinced that it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever 
seen. Beauty Bush in Minnesota has to stand about 3 years before it starts 
to bloom. From then on each year, it becomes more floriferous and more 
beautiful. Strong, 18 to 24 inch, 40c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. Strong, 2 to 
3 ft., 75c; 2 for $1.35, postpaid. Strong, 3 to 4 ft., $1.00; 2 for $1.75, postpaid. 
RHUS (Smoke Tree; Purple Fringe). A noticeably spreading shrub or small 
tree with large, round leaves. Covered in midsummer with a mistlike 
cloud of very small flowers. These panicles are light lavender, last long, 
and from a distance they give one the impression of a cloud of smoke 
hanging over the bush. Very odd. aristocratic looking shrub that will add 
much to any garden. Each 80c; 2 for $1.50, postpaid. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE. The hardiest of all the Weigelas. Extremely 
hardy with us here in Minnesota. We cannot say this for the other 
Weigelas. A dwarfish shrub, the branches of which are covered with 
bright red trumpet-like flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each. 
REMEMBER 
That all the shrubs described out in full on these pages are 
large sizes and must mostly go forward by express. Express 
charges will be watched so that expense will be as small as 
possible. All $1.00 Collections are made up in mail order sizes 
and go postpaid. 
VAN HOUTTEI. On© of the finest 
shrubs ever produced. Very grace¬ 
ful, with lovely foliage growing 4 
to 6 feet tall; extremely hardy 
everywhere. In May and June the 
whole bush is simply covered with 
small clusters of minute white 
flowers. For lawns, for cemetery 
planting, and for hedges, it cannot 
be equalled. The most popular shrub 
in all America. 18 to 24 inch, 20c; 
5 for 75c. 2 to 3 ft., 25c; 5 for $1.00; 
10 for $1.75. 
HEDGING SIZE SPIREA VAN 
HOUTTEI. 18 to 24 inch, 15c 
each; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $9.00, 
postpaid. 
Smoke Tree. 
Smoke Tree Special 
The above are large bushes, but 
we make a Special on some nice 
little 12- to 15-inch, 2-year bushes. 
6 for $1.00, postpaid. 
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