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EARL FERRIS NURSERY, Hampton, Iowa 
Shrubs — Continued 
SPIREA _ VAN HOUTTEI. ‘Bridal 
Wreath” it is commonly called; in 
fact, it looks like a beautiful, shim' 
mering bride during May and June, 
when the long, graceful, drooping 
sprays are completely covered with 
the pure white blossoms. It is the 
favorite shrub the country over—so 
hardy, so easy to grow, answering so 
many purposes, and beautiful in or 
out of bloom. In foundation plant' 
ings, in screens or trimmed hedges, 
or planted as individual specimens on 
the lawn, the lovely Spirea Van 
Houttei meets perfection. 4 to 6 feet 
at maturity. 
1- yr., field grown, 10c each; 
75c per 10; #1.50 per 25; 
#4.00 per 100. 
2- yr. transplants, 20c each; 
#1.50 per 10; #2.50 per 25; 
#7.50 per 100. 
3- yr., heavy clumps, 35c each; 
#2.50 per 10; #4.00 per 25; 
#12.00 per 100. 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. The 
everblooming Spirea, with a great 
wealth of rose'crimson blooms in 
July, and from then on a more 
moderate covering of flowers until 
frost. Dwarf, compact, ideal for 
foundation planting or foreground 
work. 18 to 24 inches at maturity. 
Each 10 
1- yr., field grown #0.15 #1.00 
2- yr., select trans¬ 
plants .25 2.20 
Spirea Van Houttei. 
SPIREA CALLOSA ALBA. A good companion for the Spirea Anthony 
Waterer, with broad, white panicles of bloom from June until August; 
dwarf growing. In groups, by itself, or in combination with the Spirea 
Anthony Waterer, you are certain to like it. Hardy and a good bloomer. 
2 feet at maturity. Each 10 
1- yr., field grown .#0.20 #1.50 
2- yr. transplants .30 2.50 
SPIREA THUNBERGI. Tiny, feathery foliage covering its numerous, 
threadlike branches gives the Thunbcrgi a very delightful, fluffy appear' 
ance. Dainty white flowers in the spring. One of the best for foundation 
settings or shrubbery clumps. 3 to 4 feet at maturity. 
Each 10 
1- yr., field grown .#0.20 #1.50 
2- yr. transplants .30 2.50 
SPIREA SORBIFOLIA (Ash-Leaf Spirea). Handsome, fernlike foliage like 
the Mountain Ash sets off so well the long, feathery panicles of creamy 
white bloom. Does well in shade or sunlight, is very hardy, and is an 
excellent shrub for foundation groups or informal planting. 4 to 6 feet 
at maturity. Each 10 
2-yr. select .#0.30 #2.50 
SPIREA BILLIARDI ROSEA. Long plumes of soft pink bloom cover the 
plant in July, often lasting until September. Very ornamental in founda' 
tion groups, hedges, or border planting. Hardy, compact, shapely bush, 
growing 4 to 5 feet high at maturity. Each 10 
1-yr., field grown .#0.15 #1.00 
4-yr., heavy transplants.40 3.50 
Korean Spirea. 
The New and Beautiful Korean Spirea 
(Spiraea Trichocarpa) 
While only recently introduced from the Korean Mountains of Asia, 
this handsome Spirea has already found much favor, surpassing even 
the well beloved Van Houttei in popularity, adaptability and fine foli' 
age. Naturally it forms a broad bush, compact and round, with graceful, 
arching outer branches. It blooms two weeks later than Van Houttei, 
the flowers are larger, and have a distinct eye, appearing in dome-shaped 
clusters. A hardy, thrifty grower, and we recommend it highly for 
general planting. 4 to 6 feet at maturity. 
Each 10 
2-yr. transplants .#0.35 #3.00 
Spirea Thunbergi. 
