East Bridgewater Dahlia Cardens J. K. Alexander , East Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
Hydrangea Arborescens 
H YDRAN GE A—Continued, 
early June until late August, makes it a valu¬ 
able acquisition in any garden. Strong plants, 
50 cents each; $5.00 per dozen; specimen plants, 
$1.00 each. 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Without 
doubt the best known and most popular sum¬ 
mer-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 white 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. Mock Orange or 
Syringa. This variety is known as the 
“Garland Syringa.” It is a strong-growing 
shrub often ten to twelve feet in height, very 
hardy, and like all the 
Philadelphus is one of 
the best shrubs for situa¬ 
tions which are partially 
shaded, although pre¬ 
ferring sun. Orange- 
scented, creamy - white 
flowers in May and June. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. ...$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft.50 
3 to 4 ft. specimens $1.00 
each. 
SYRINGA or LILAC 
Syringa, Vulgaris. (Com¬ 
mon Lilac). One of the 
oldest shrubs, but still 
ranks among the choic¬ 
est. Purple, fragrant 
flowers, large clusters. 
Flowering in May. Too 
well known to require 
description. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. ...$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft.50 5.00 
3-ft. Specimens 75 cents 
each. 
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, 
blooming all through the late part of the 
summer. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft.$0.35 $3.60 
2 to 3 ft. .50 5.00 
3- ft. Specimens $1.00 each. 
Opulifolia Aurea. (Golden Spirea). One of the 
best of our golden-leaved Shrubs. White flow¬ 
ers 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 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 
flower clusters, very 
hardy and a most effec¬ 
tive shrub. 
Height Each Doz. 
1 to 2 ft. .. .$0.35 $3.50 
2 to 3 ft.50 5.00 
3-ft. Specimens, $1 each. 
WEIGELA 
Rosea (Rose-colored Wei- 
gela). 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; blos¬ 
soms in June. 50 cents 
Spiraea Van Houttei 
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