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J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass. 
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. 
Height Bach Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. $0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft. .50 5.00 
3 ft. Specimens .75 each. 
SPIRAEA. 
Anthony Waterer. A rapid grower, with up¬ 
right spreading branches, and dark green 
foliage: very desirable for lawn decora¬ 
tion. Brilliant rosy carmine flowers, in 
large round clusters, blooming all through 
the late part of the summer. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. $0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft. .50 5.00 
3-ft. Specimens $1.00 each 
Opulifolia Aurea. (Golden Spiraea). One of 
the best of our golden-leaved Shrubs. 
White flowers In clusters, produced in 
May. Foliage golden-yellow all summer. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. $0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft. .50 5.00 
4-ft. Specimens, $1.00 each. 
Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath). By many 
this is regarded as the finest of all spi- 
reas, and it is assuredly one of the most 
esteemed shrubs in cultivation. 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 flower clusters, very hardy and 
a most effective shrub. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. $0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft. .50 5.00 
3-ft. Specimens, $1.00 each. 
WEIQELA. 
Rosea (Rose-colored Weigela). From China. 
Erect, compact growth. One of the finest. 
Has rose-colored flowers in June. Each 50c. 
HEDGE PLANTS. 
All Hedge Plants shipped by Express ; collect. 
BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 
Where a low, dwarf, deciduous hedge is 
wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Bar¬ 
berry. It is of spreading habit, growing ex¬ 
tremely thick right from the base, and re¬ 
quires but little pruning to keep it in shape. 
The leaves are small, light green, and 
towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, 
the fruit or berries becoming scarlet; abso¬ 
lutely hardy in all parts of the country. 
Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 
inches high, $2.00 per doz.; $15,00 per 100; 
$120.00 per 1000. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 
Of all ornamental hedge plants this is the 
most popular, and more of it is planted than 
all others combined. Its foliage is a rich, 
dark green, and is nearly evergreen, remain¬ 
ing on the plant until midwinter. It is of 
free growth, and succeeds under the most ad¬ 
verse conditions, such as under dense shade 
of trees, where other plants would not exist. 
To form a dense hedge from the base up 
the plants should be severely pruned t-e 
first two seasons. Plant the one-year-old size 
8 inches apart in the row, the larger sizes 
10 to 12 inches apart. 
Strong, 1 yr., 18 to 24 in,, $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100: Strong, bushy, 2 yr., 24 to 30 
in., $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
SPIRAEA. 
Anthony Waterer. A rapid grower, with up¬ 
right spreading branches, and dark green 
foliage; ideal for hedges. Brilliant rosy 
carmine flowers in dense clusters, blooming 
all through the late part of the summer. 
18 to 24 in. high, $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 
100 . 
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. 18 to 
24 inches high, $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 
100 . 
Van Houttei. By many this is regarded as 
the finest of all Spireas, and it is assuredly 
one of the most esteemed shrubs in cul¬ 
tivation. It forms an erect bush with grace¬ 
ful arch-like branches, well covered with 
neat, rich green foliage, and in early sum¬ 
mer a profusion of large, pure white flower 
clusters, very hardy and a most effective 
shrub. One of the best for hedges. 
Strong, 1 yr., 12 to 18 in., $2.00 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. Extra strong, 2 yr. 18 to 
24 in., $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
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. Very 
ornamental, may be trimmed to four or 
five feet, or allowed to grow to eight to 
twelve feet in height. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 
per 100. 
