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W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY, MARYLAND 
Spiraea Van Houttei 
Sophora Japonica (Japan Pagoda Tree) 
One of the nicest little trees for large or small 
plantings. It presents a neat, attractive appearance, 
with small, shining green leaves. In August, when 
there are few other flowers, this is showy, with 
clusters of white bloom. The wood of young trees 
is olive-green. 18- to 20-in. trees, 30 cts. each, $2.50 
per doz. 
Spiraea 
Van Houttei. Among the very finest of flower¬ 
ing shrubs; a strong, hardy grower of graceful, 
drooping habit, with handsome foliage. The profu¬ 
sion of bloom weighs the slender branches and 
covers the bush with a beautiful canopy of white. 
Desirable from any standpoint. 12 to 15 in., 15 cts. 
each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 20c. each, $2 
per doz., $8 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. each, $3 per 
doz., $12 per 100. 
Douglasi. Spikes of beautiful, deep rose-col¬ 
ored flowers in July and August. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts. 
each, $1 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Thunbergii. Of dwarf habit and rounded, 
gracefully formed branches, slender and somewhat 
drooping; foliage a yellowish green; flowers small, 
white; appearing in early spring, being one of the 
first Spireas to flower; esteemed on account of its 
neat, graceful habit. Strong, 18 to 24-in. plants, 
25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Anthoriy Waterer. Blooms from June until 
frost. One of the most popular shrubs, possess¬ 
ing the characteristics and robust habit of the par¬ 
ent form, but with crimson flower heads of a richer, 
brighter hue. Good foliage, frequently splashed with 
odd, though pretty, yellowish white markings. A 
beautiful edging and desirable plant at the front 
of shrubberies or wherever a low bush is desired. 
Strong, well-rooted plants, 12 to 15 in., 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz.; large clumps, 50 cts. each. 
Paniculata. One year, 25 cts. each; 2-yr., 
3 ft., 35 cts. each. 
Callosa rosea. Produces an abundance of deep, 
rosy flowers which last practically all summer. 
Grows freely and a very satisfactory shrub. 18 to 
24 in., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Stephanandra flexuosa 
A thick shrub, with graceful branches and 
handsome small foliage that is almost as delicate 
as a fern, and turns a bronze-red in late summer 
and autumn. Small, inconspicuous, fragrant flow¬ 
ers are up and down the branches. Grows easily, 
and is adapted to rocky places and shrubbery 
borders. Strong plants, 2 to 2j/£ ft., 35 cts. each, 
$3 per doz. 
Symphoricarpos 
Racemosus. Snowberry. Small, red flowers in 
July and August, succeeded by white berries; very 
attractive. Strong plants, 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, 
$2 per doz. 
Vulgaris. Indian Currant. Blooms in July. 
Similar in character to the above; useful in the same 
ways; purplish red berries in autumn. Strong plants, 
18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Syringa 
Vulgaris. Common Purple Lilac. Strong, well- 
rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Vulgaris alba. Common White Lilac. Strong, 
well-rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Persica alba. A fine, old variety of rather 
dwarf habit; very fragrant white flowers, tinged 
with purple. 35 cts. each. 
Tamarix Africana 
Shrubs of strong, but slender, upright growth; 
clothed with foliage as light and feathery as that 
of the asparagus. Their delicate fringing flowers 
are usually some warm shade of pink or red. Hardy 
as far north as Massachusetts. Very ornamental 
at the back of shrubbery borders and valuable for 
seaside planting, i-yr., 18 to 24 in., 15 cts. each, $1 
per doz.; 2-yr., 2 to 3 ft., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.; 
2-yr., 4 to 6 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
The Way They Always Arrive 
I received the plants in the very best condition.— 
George Ehmcke, Dodge Co., Neb., April 25, 1911. 
