E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued. 
SYRINGA or LILAC 
SYRINGA VULGARIS. (Common Lilac.) One of 
the oldest shrubs, but still ranks among the choicest. 
Purple, fragrant flowers; large clusters. Flowering 
in May. Too well known to require description. 
Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet.SO.50 S5.00 
3 foot specimen bushes.75 7.50 
S.—ALBA (Common White Lilac). Similar to the 
Vulgaris. Flowers are white, appearing a week 
earlier than those of any other variety. 
2 to 3 feet.$0.75 each 
3 to 4 feet. 1.00 each 
VILLOSA EMODI. A species from the Himalayas, 
forming a large shrub, with bright green foliage, 
whitish underneath and panicles of pinkish lilac 
flowers in May and June. 
2 to 3 feet.$1.00 each 
3 to 4 feet. 1.50 each 
4 to 5 feet. 2.00 each 
6 ft. specimens. 3.00 each 
TAMARIX. Tamarisk 
TAMARIX AFRICANA. (African Tamarisk). An 
ornamental shrub of graceful appearance. Light 
feathery foliage and large, loose panicles of pink¬ 
ish flowers in early Summer. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.75 each 
2 to 3 feet. 1.00 each 
VIBURNUM. Arrow-wood 
VIBURNUM ACERIFOLIUM. (Maple-leaved Vibur¬ 
num). A slender, low-growing shrub, with flat 
heads of creamy white flowers in May. Purple- 
crimson berries in Autumn. Grows well in shady 
situations. Splendid for massing. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.75 each 
2 to 3 feet. 1.00 each 
V. OPULUS STERILE. (Snowball.) Globes of pure 
white flowers. Very striking. 
1 to 2 feet.$ 1.00 each 
2 to 3 feet. 2.00 each 
XANTHORHIZA 
XANTHORHIZA APIIFOLIA. (Shrub Yellow-Root,.) 
Attractive, dwarf shrub, with exquisite compound 
leaves and slender racemes of curious, brownish 
purple flowers; autumnal tints are very pleasing. 
1 to 1 5 ft.$0.50 each 
1 § to 2 feet . 1.00 each 
WOODEN PLANT LABELS 
For any kinds of plants. These are plain labels 
to be used either in pots or out of doors, with one end 
pointed. I am also offering Dahlia labels which are 
suitable for labeling all kinds of Dahlias. 
Plant Labels —4 inch, plain 50 cents per 100, pre¬ 
paid; $2.00 per 1,000, prepaid. 5-inch, plain, 
55 cents per 100, prepaid; $2.50 per 1,000, pre¬ 
paid. 6 -inch, plain 60 cents per 100, prepaid; 
$2.75 per 1,000, prepaid. 
Dahlia Labels, Painted, with Wires— 3£-in, iron 
wire; 75 cents per 100, prepaid; $3.00 per 1,000, 
prepaid. 3^-inch, copper wire, $1.00 per 100, 
prepaid; $4.00 per 1,000, prepaid. 
Dahlia Labels, Plain, with Wires— 3 4-inch, iron 
wire 50 cents per 100, prepaid; $2.00 per 1,000, 
prepaid. 34-inch, copper wire, 75 cents per 100 
prepaid; $2."50 per 1,000. 
YOUR INVITATION 
You are most cordially invited to visit my gardens during the flowering season while my 
Iris, Peonies, Phlox, Gladioli and Dahlias are in blossom, and I assure you a hearty welcome. 
Iris are in blossom from June 1st to July 1st. 
Peonies from June 10th to July 10th. 
Phlox from July 1st to August 1st. 
Gladioli from August 1st until killed by frost. 
Dahlias from August 15th until killed by frost. 
Imagine the pleasure in walking through my fifty-acre garden, where you can enjoy see¬ 
ing 3,000 varieties of Dahlias, two acres of Peonies, 150,000 Gladioli, 75 varieties of Iris, and 
a select collection of Hardy Perennials that are favorites in the old-fashioned garden. 
In addition you will see my Ornamental Shrubs, Hedge Plants and Evergreens. 
Very cordially yours, 
J. K. ALEXANDER 
East Bridgewater, Mass. 
THE DAHLIA KING 
Visitors Welcome Seven Days a Week 
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