East Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J . K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Hydrangea Arborescens. 
HYDRANGEA—Continued. 
plants, 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen ; specimen 
plants, $1.00 each. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt 
the best known and most popular summer-flower¬ 
ing Shrub in cultivation at the present time. The 
flowers, which are borne in dense, pyramidal 
panicles a foot long in the greatest profusion, 
are white when they first open, but gradually 
change to rose color, and remain in good condi- 
dition for weeks. 
Fine bush plants, 50 cents each ; $5.00 per dozen ; 
extra fine bush plants, $1.00 each. 
PHILADELPHUS 
SPIRAEA 
Anthony Waterer. A rapid grower, with upright 
spreading branches, and dark green foliage; 
very desirable for lawn decoration. Brilliant rosy 
carmine flowers, in large round clusters, bloom¬ 
ing all through the late part of the summer. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet. . ..50 5.00 
3-foot specimens. 1.00 
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. 
Syringa or Mock Orange. 
Philadelphus Coronarius. (Mock Orange or 
Syringa.) This variety is known as the “Gar¬ 
land Syringa.” It is a strong-growing shrub 
often ten to twelve feet in height, very hardy, 
and like all the Phila¬ 
delphus is one of the best 
shrubs for situations 
which are partially 
shaded, although pre¬ 
ferring sun. Orange- 
scented, creamy - white 
flowers in May and June. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 feet.. .$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet... .50 5.00 
3 to 4-foot 
specimens . 1.00 
SYRINGA or LILAC 
Syringa, Vulgaris. (Com¬ 
mon Lilac). One of the 
oldest shrubs, but still 
ranks among the choicest. 
Purple, fragrant flowers, 
large clusters. Flower¬ 
ing in May. Too well 
known to require descrip¬ 
tion. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 feet.. .$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet... .50 5.00 
3-foot speci¬ 
mens .75 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet.50 5.00 
4-foot specimens. 1.00 
Van Houttei. (Bridal Wreath.) By many this is 
regarded as the finest of 
all spireas, and it is as¬ 
suredly one of the most 
esteemed shrubs in cul¬ 
tivation. It forms an 
erect bush with graceful 
arching branches, well 
covered with neat, rich 
green foliage, and in 
early summer a profusion 
of large, pure white flow¬ 
er clusters. Very hardy 
and most effective. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 feet.. .$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 feet... .50 5.00 
3-foot speci¬ 
mens . 1.00 
WEIGELA 
Rosea (Rose-colored Wei- 
gela). An elegant Shrub, 
with fine rose-colored 
flowers, introduced from 
China by Mr. Fortune, 
?nd considered one of 
the finest plants he has 
discovered; of erect, com¬ 
pact growth; blossoms 
in June. 50 cents each. 
Spirea Van Houttei. 
