LAKETON, INDIANA 
23 
SPIREA 
All the Spireas bloom extravagantly. This family contains more 
attractive varieties than any other. They range in height from dwarf 
to tall, color of blossom from white to red, and period of bloom from 
early April to August. All the sp.ecies are very hardy, easily grown. 
SPIREA VAN 
HOUTTEI —At the 
head of the list, as 
it is the most popu¬ 
lar shrub known— 
the grandest of all 
the hardy Spireas. 
No one ever forgets 
the sight of one of 
these nice shrubs, 
or a hedge of them 
when in bloom. 
Forms a graceful 
pendulous shrub 4 
to 6 feet high, and 
a fountain of pure 
white blossoms in 
May and June. 
18 to 24 in.25c 
2 to 3 ft.35c 
3 to 4 ft. ... ; .40c 
SFIREA, A N T H- 
ONY WATEBER— Spirea Van Houttei 
Bright pink. June 
and July. A compact low-growing shrub with dense foliage usually 
deep green with occasional variegated leaves of pink and white on 
young growth. Flowers are borne in full flat clusters on erect stems. 
12 to i5 in. 35c 
15 to 20 in.-. 40c 
SFIREA BUMALDA —Similar to Anthony Waterer in growth and 
habit but with light pink flowers. White and pink. 
12 to 18 in...35c 
18 to 20 in.-. 40c 
SPIREA FROEBELLI —Similar to Anthony Waterer in many respects, 
but taller. Dense heads of crimson flowers. The new foliage in 
Spring is red giving the shrub the appearance of be.ing covered with 
flowers. 
12 to 18 in. 35c 
18 to 24 in. . . 4 0° 
SPIREA THUNBERCrl —Extra early flowering species. It is spread¬ 
ing in growth with arching slender branches that are a perfect mass 
of minute flowers followed with exceptionally delicate green foliage. 
12 to 18 in.:. 35c 
18 to 24 in. ; . 4 ^ c 
2 to 3 ft.. 50c 
SFIREA DOUGLASSI —Very desirable with spikes of deep pink flowers 
July, August. 
Pink 18 to 24 in.35c 
2 to 3 ft. 40c 
SFIREA OFULIFOLIA —Ornamental, 
bright foliage and double white flow¬ 
ers in June. Old flower heads turn to 
dark red. Striking and showy at all 
seasons. 
2 to 3 ft.40c 
3 to 4 ft.50c 
Opulifolia, Aurea —Same as above ex¬ 
cept that foliage is golden. 
2 to 3 ft.40c 
3 to 4 ft. 50c 
SPIREA, COEISA ALBA —A splendid 
companion to the Spirea, Anthony 
Waterer. Of dwarf, dense growth, 
with white flowers. In bloom all 
summer. 
12 to 15 in.-.35c 
15 to 20 in.-.40c 
SPIREA SALICIFOLIA— Willow-like 
foliage, shiny and attractive. Crowd¬ 
ed with panicles of pink flowers. 
White, 2 to 3 ft.50c 
Spirea Anthony Waterer 3 to 4 ft.-. 60c 
