East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Hydrangea Arborescens. 
FORSYTHIA FORTUNEII. A very satisfactory 
variety. Growth upright, foliage deep green. 
Flowers deep golden yellow. 
Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
3 to 4 feet.75 7.50 
4-foot specimen bushes . 1.00 
SNOWBERRY or INDIAN CURRANT 
SYMPHORICARPOS RACEMOSUS, VULGARIS. 
(Red-fruited Sncwberry). A well-known dwari 
shrub with very small pink flowers, and large 
red berries that hang on the plant the greater 
part of the winter. 25 cents each; $2.50 per doz. 
HYDRANGEA 
(The Hydrangeas) 
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA. 
(Snowball Hydrangea). (Illustration above). 
This magnificent, perfectly hardy American 
shrub has snow-white blossoms of largest size. 
One of its most valuable characteristics is its 
coming into bloom just after the passing of all 
the early spring shrubs, while its long flowering 
season, from early June until late August, makes/ 
it a valuable acquisition in any garden. Strong 
plants, 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen; speci¬ 
men plants, $ 1.00 each. 
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 
Without doubt the best known and most popular 
autumn flowering shrub in cultivation at the 
present time. The flowers, which are borne in 
dense, pyramidal panicles a foot long in the 
greatest profusion, are wh'.ie when they first 
open, but gradually change to rose color, and 
remain in good condition for weeks. Fine bush 
plants, 50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen; extra fine 
bush plants, $ 1.00 each. 
PHILADELPHUS 
(Syringa or Mock Orange) 
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS. This variety is 
known as the “Garland Syringa.” It is a strong¬ 
growing shrub often 10 to 12 feet in height, 
very hardy, and like all the Philadelphus is one 
of the best shrubs for situations which are par¬ 
tially shaded, although preferring sun. Orange- 
scented, creamy-white flowers in May and June. 
Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
3 to 4 foot specimen bashes . 1.00 
PYRUS JAPONICA 
JAPAN QUINCE. A very showy and popular 
shrub of medium height, which blooms profusely 
in early spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes 
an excellent hedge. 50 and 75 cents each. 
SPIRAEA 
ANTHONY WATERER. A rapid grower, with 
upright, spreading branches and dark green foli¬ 
age ; very desirable for lawn decoration. Bril¬ 
liant rosy-carmine flowers, in large round clus- 
ers, blooming all through the late part of the 
summer. Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
3 foot specimen bushes/ . 1.00 
BILLARDI ALBA. A white-flowered form. 50 
cents each. 
OPULIFOLIA AUREA. (Golden Spirea). One 
of the best of our golden-leaved shrubs. White 
flowers in clusters, produced in May. Foliage 
golden-yellow all summer. Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
4 foot specimen bushes . 1.00 
VAN HOUTTEL (Bridal Wreath). By any this 
is regarded as the finest of all Spireas, and it 
is assuredly one of the most esteemed shrubs in 
cultivation. It forms an erect bush with grace¬ 
ful arching branches, well covered with neat, 
rich, green foliage, and in early summer a pro¬ 
fusion of large, pure white flower clusters. Very 
hardy and most effective. Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
3 foot specimen bushes . 1.00 
SYRINGA or LILAC 
SYRINGA VULGARIS. (Common Lilac). One of 
the oldest shrubs, but still ranks among the 
choicest. Purple, fragrant flowers; large clus¬ 
ters. Flowering in May. Too well known to 
require description. Each Dozen 
2 to 3 feet .$0.50 $5.00 
3 foot specimen bushes .. .75 
WEIGELA 
ROSEA. (Rose-colored Weigela). An elegant 
shrub, with fine rose-colored flowers, introduced 
from China by Mr. Fortune, and considered one 
of the finest plants he has discovered; of erect, 
compact growth ; blossoms in June. 2 to 3 ft/. 
50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c each. 
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