THE FELIX GILLET NURSERY 
NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA 
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HARDY FLOWERING 
SPIREA 
Shrubs of free blooming habit varying in appear¬ 
ance, color of flowers and manner of blooming. All 
have very small flowers in compact clusters of d.f- 
ferent forms. Do well in any good garden soil. 
The varieties Reeves, Prunifolia and Van Houttei 
are all called Bridal Wreath. Strong blooming plants. 
All 75c each; $6.00 per 10, except as noted. 
S. arguta. “Garland Spirea.” 7 ft. Large shrub 
with feathery, light green foliage; flowers white, 
very profuse in early May. An exceptionally good 
shrub to use in small groups or as a group about 
foundations. 35c to 75c each. 
S. bumalda. (R.) “Walluffi.” Dwarf, erect form, 
growing three feet high. Flowers bright crimson, in 
flattened heads at end of branches. Blooms all sum¬ 
mer. Very desirable. 35c, 50c, 75c. 
S. cantoniensis reevesiana. 6 ft. Medium-sized 
shrub with long narrow leaves. Flowers pure white, 
large, borne most profusely in dense heads. Prac¬ 
tically evergreen. 
Variety, flor plena. Evergreen in California. Dou¬ 
ble flowers. 4 to 5 ft., $1.00. 
*S. Douglassi. 6 ft. Deep pink. July to frost. Ter¬ 
minals of each branch crowned with flower spike six 
inches long. Beautiful. 35c to 75c. 
S. prunifolia flore pleno. “True Bridal Wreath.” 
Small shrub with long, very slender branches. 
Flowers very double and pure white, borne along the 
branches before the leaves appear. This is the genu¬ 
ine “Bridal Wreath.” 2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., 85c. 
S. Thunbergi. Medium size bush. Light green 
feathery foliage which turns red in fall. Masses of 
tiny star-like flowers, early spring. 35c, 50c. 
SYMPHORICARPOS. Snowberry 
Valued for their ornamental fruit, which remains 
on the plants for a long while. Of slender growth, 
with fine foliage. Does well in part shade. Fine for 
covering banks. 
Racemosus (Snowberry). Inconspicuous, rose col¬ 
ored flowers in June and July; followed by large 
clustered, milk white fruits. 3 to 4 ft., 50c. 
Coral Berry. “Red Snowberry.” Habit compact. 
Loaded during fall and winter with dark red berries 
in dense clusters. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; $4.00 per 10. 
S. chenaulti. “Improved Coral Berry.” 5 ft. A 
lovely hybrid recently originated in the Arnold 
Arboretum. The numerous berries, considerably 
larger than the Coral Berry, are red, with minute 
pale dots. Extremely graceful in habit with grand 
lustrous foliage. Small pink and white flowers in 
June. Does well in sun or shade. 40c. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Lilac. Purple Lilac. The old, best known sort. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
L. French varieties. New lavender, white and 
reddish shades. Strong plants. 50c to $1.00. 
TAMARIX 
T. africana. “African Tamarix.” 12 ft. Hardy. 
Large irregular growing shrub with fine, feathery 
glossy green foliage and terminal flowers of delicate 
pink in May. 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
VIBURNUM. Snowball, Etc. 
Both the common Snowball and the more refined 
Japanese should be in every garden for their showy 
blooms and rich colored foliage in fall. 
V. Sterilis. “Snowball.” The common Snowball 
which helps out so bravely for Decoration Day, with 
its lovely white bloom. 50c to 1 75c. 
V. Plicatum. “Japanese Snowball.” A more re¬ 
fined plant than common kind. Leaves plaited, 
flower heads very compact. 30 to 36 inch, $1.25. 
WEIGELA. Diervilla 
5 to 8 ft. Trumpet - shaped flowers in profusion 
that is almost unequalled. Their striking foliage 
contrasts finely with other shrubs; for borders they 
are very effective. Prune after flowering in the sum¬ 
mer. 
Strong blooming plants, 85c each; $7.00 per 10. 
Eva Rathke. Deep red, low growth. 
Madame Lemoine. One of the prettiest; blush 
white changing to deep pink. 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora 
LIGUSTRUM. Privet 
The privets are useful as shrubs as well as hedges. 
Few know that their bloom (like white lilacs) is 
very showy. Use them freely in shrub groups, as 
formal trimmed specimens and accent plants, be¬ 
side entrances, etc. 
L. ciliatum. 5 ft. Best Privet for an untrimmed 
specimen plant because of its dense, clear, dark 
green foliage and large white flower spikes. Best in 
shade, except near coast. 1 ft., 50c. 
L. lodense. New and as name indicates is low and 
dense. Can be easily pruned to make low border, 
one foot to two feet high, either rounded or square. 
Nearly evergreen in warm climates. Plant 1 foot 
apart. Just what you need to 1 edge a walk or border. 
2 year, $6.50 per 100. 
L. Lodense. Trimmed specimen Globes, Broad Py¬ 
ramids, Cubes. Make splendid accent plants for 
formal work. None over 1 foot high; diameter 12 
inch, 75c; 15 inch, 85c; 18 inch, $1.00; 24 inch, $1.35; 
30 inch, $2.00. 
L. Lucidum. “Waxleaf Privet.” Entirely evergreen, 
large deep green glossy leaves and fine appearance. 
Trimmed bushy plants. 2 to 2)4 ft., 85c; 2^ to 3 ft., 
$1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50; 8 to 12 inch, 
$12.00 per 100. 
L. Sinensis. “Small-Leaved Evergreen.” Leaves 
small and light green. Splendid as single specimen 
or hedge. Grows fast. Bushy plants. 2 to 3 ft. 
Bare roots, 25c; 3 to 4 ft., balled, 75c; 6 to 8 inch, 
$3.50 per 100. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
L. ovalifolium. “California Privet.” Forms a com¬ 
pact hedge by occasional pruning; easy of culture. 
Bare roots, 12 to 18 inch, $4.00 per 100; 1)4 to 2 ft., 
$5.00 per 100. Standards, trimmed bushy heads on 
30-inch stems, $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
L. ovalifolium aurea marginatum. “Golden Privet.” 
Bushy field grown and trimmed. Balled. 1)4 to 2 
ft., 75c; 2 to 2)4 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.75; 8 to 12 
inch, $5.00 per 100. 
NEW AND FINE PRIVETS 
L. Quihoui. “Meyer Privet.” NEW. We 
call this Meyer Privet, because discovered 
by Agricultural Explorer Frank N. Meyer in 
China. Spreading shrub to 6 ft. Evergreen 
foliage, )4 inch wide by 1)4 to 2 inches long. 
A very fine privet. RESISTANT TO NEMA¬ 
TODE INFESTATION, according to U. S. D. 
A. 10 to 12 inch, in pots 75c each. 
L. Ionandrum. NEW. Another fine privet 
introduced recently. Evergreen leaves the 
size of Boxwood. Growth spreading and 
dense when well trimmed, making quick 
hedge of fine character. White bloom, fol¬ 
lowed by blue berries. Splendid for single 
specimen. Compact, well trimmed plants, 1)4 
to 2 ft., balled, 75c each. 
