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Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
Flowering Almond 
JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM 
This is an evergreen in the South. The stems 
are a dark shiny green and during mild winter 
weather regardiess of the calendar, its sun¬ 
shiny clear flowers appear thickly along the 
branches. It is hardy, easy to grow, and a 
place can always be found for it about the flow¬ 
er garden. It will begin to bear its pretty yel¬ 
low flowers while quite young. Many cotton 
mills and other corporations buy these in large 
lots for their planting. 
Each Per 10 
1 year plants .$ .25 $2.00 
2 year plants.40 3.50 
FLOWERING CRAB 
(Pyrus)—Chinese Flowering Crab. A small 
tree with symmetrical broad crown, native of 
China. Has deep purple flowers and reddish- 
yellow fruit. Hardy, desirable and early flow¬ 
ering. 
Each 
2 to 3 feet.$1.00 
3 to 4 feet. 1.50 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
Symphoricarpos Racemosus (Common Snow- 
berry) —A graceful shrub, growing three to four 
feet tall, slender drooping branches, flowers 
white, followed by clusters of white berries. 
Symphoricarpos Vulgaris (Coralberry)— Pur¬ 
plish-red berries are produced in great profus¬ 
ion that remain on the plant all winter, making 
it especially desirable for landscape planting. 
Each.. 
18 to 24 inch.$ .25 
2 to 3 feet.40 
SPIREAS 
Spirea (Anthony Waterer) —A fine variety of 
Spirea, growing to a height of 2 feet, and more 
dwarfish than other Spireas. A profusion of 
rosy-crimson blooms appear in June and if 
these are cut off as soon as they begin to fade, 
the plant will bloom the entire season. A valu¬ 
able addition to the shrubbery garden. 
Each Per 10 
12 to 18 inch.$ .40 $3.50 
18 to 24 inch...60 5.00 
2 to 3 feet.. .75 7.00 
Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath) —Has 
numerous arching branches, foliage dark green, 
persisting until late autumn, blossoms in late 
spring, the white flowers often bending the 
branches in graceful curves to the ground un¬ 
der their profusion. The most popular sort 
for specimens or hedges. Each Per 10 
12 to 18 inch, 2-year old bushy 
plants .$ .25 $2.50 
18 to 24 inch.35 3.00 
2 to 3 feet.50 5.00 
Blue Spirea (Caryopteris Incana) —Has sage- 
like leaves. Its pretty blue flowers appear in 
July and continue until frost. 
Each 
18 to 24 inch.$ .30 
2 to 3 feet.50 
FLOWERING ALMOND 
Especially suited for planting in mixed bord¬ 
ers or in front of shrubbery. A well-known de¬ 
sirable shrub. 
Each 
2 to 3 feet.$1.50 
POTENTILLA 
Potentilla (Fruticosa) — A beautiful, hardy 
shrub, having distinctive, narrow, fuzzy leaves. 
Grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Rather round 
in form and succeeds almost anywhere. Has 
yellow blooms which resemble Hypericum but 
are not quite so large. Blooms freely from 
June until frost. Is especially fine for bank¬ 
ing among other shrubbery and, owing to its 
attractive foliage and flowers, is most valuable 
for planting among evergreens. 
Each Per 10 
12 to 18 inch.$ .40 $3.50 
18 to 24 inch.50 5.00 
24 to 30 inch.75 7.00 
SIBERIAN DOGWOOD 
(Corn us Alba Siberica) —An upright shrub 
with bright red branches; leaves dark green; 
flowers creamy-white, in numerous small pan¬ 
icles. A very conspicuous shrub. 
Each 
18 to 24 inch.$ .50 
2 to 3 feet. 1.00 
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Garner, N. C. 
Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, N. C. 
Please ship at once the quickest mode of de¬ 
livery, for Garner High School, the enclosed 
order. 
I have bought shrubbery from you for two 
other schools, and each time I have been pleas¬ 
ed with the plants you furnished. 
Very sincerely yours, 
L. W. UMSTEAD. 
