J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS-Continued. 
FLORIBUNDA. Profuse-flowering Crab. Forms a 
shapely bush or small tree; bud warm red, open¬ 
ing to light pink, delicately shaded. Delicate fra¬ 
grance. In Spring, the bush is a mass of color; this 
is the most prolific of all. Good specimens. 
2 to 3 feet . $1.50 each 
3 to 4 feet . 2.00 each 
4 to 5 feet . 2.50 each 
5 to 6 feet . 3.00 each 
PHILADELPHIA 
(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 partially shaded, 
although preferring sun. Orange-scented, creamy 
white flowers in May and June. 
Each Dozen 
1 to 2 feet.$0.50 $5.00 
2 to 3 feet.75 7.50 
3 to 4 foot specimen bushes. 1.00 each 
bending under their load of white, waxy berries 
which appear in Autumn; flowers are rose-colored, 
in loose racemes in July and August. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.50 each 
2 to 3 feet.75 each 
3 to 4 feet. 1.00-each 
S. VULGARIS (Indian Currant). Of more compact 
growth than the above; spreading, graceful habit. 
The flowers are greenish-red and succeeded by dark 
purplish red berries in clusters. Excellent for 
massing on hillsides or rough places. 
1 to 2 feet.$0.50 each 
2 to 3 feet.75 each 
3 to 4 foot specimens. 1.00 each 
SORBUS. Mountain Ash 
SORBUS AUCUPARIA (European Mountain Ash). 
Fine tree-bearing clusters of scarlet berries from 
July to Winter, making it very attractive. 
2 to 3 feet.$1.00 each 
4 to 5 feet. 1.25 each 
RHODOTYPOS 
RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. A distinct, decorative 
shrub. Foliage very large and handsome; branches 
clustered with delicate white, pendulous flowers in 
spring, followed by black berries, which persist 
throughout the Winter. 
Each. Dozen 
1 to 2 feet.$0.50 $5.00 
2 to 3 feet.75 7.50 
3 to 4 feet. 1.00 10.00 
SPIRAEA 
SPIRAEA arguta. Feathery foliage and very profuse, 
pure white flowers in early May. Dwarf. 
1 to 2 feet . $1.00 each 
2 to 3 feet . . . . 1.50 each 
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 clusters, 
blooming all through the late part of the Summer. 
Each Dozen 
1 to 2 feet.$0.50 $5.00 
2 to 3 feet . 75 7.50 
3 foot specimen bushes. 1.00 10.00 
BILLARDI ALBA. A white-flowered form. 75 
cents each. 
SYRINGIA 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 $5.00 
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 
OPLUIFOLIA AUREA. (Golden Spiraea.) 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.$0.75 $7.50 
4 foot specimen bushes. 1.00 
VAN HOUTTEI. By many this is regarded as the 
finest of all Spiraeas, and it is assuredly one of the 
most esteemed shrubs in cultivation. It forms an 
erect bush with graceful arching branches, well 
covered with neat, rich, green foliage, and in early 
Summer a profusion of large, pure white flower 
clusters. Very hardy and most effective. 
Each Dozen 
1 to 2 feet.$ .50 $5.00 
2 to 3 feet.75 7.50 
3 foot specimen bushes.1.00 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
SYMPHORICARPOS RACEMOSUS (Snowberry). 
Smooth shrub, with slender branches, usually 
VIBURNUM. Arrow-wood 
VIBURNUM AGERIFOLIUM (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 £ feet.$0.50 each 
1£ to 2 feet. . . .. 1.00 each 
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