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Deutzia 
Dierrilla - Weigela 
The Weigelas are large, thrifty shrubs of erect habit, growing 6 to 8 feet in 
height, gradually spreading and drooping as they age. The flowers are large, 
trumpet-shaped, stemless bells, of many shades and colors, clustered thickly along 
the branches. They are excellent for the background of 
groups and borders. Blooms in June and July. 
DIERVILL A amabilis. Grows to about 6 feet, with rich, 
dark green leaves and very attractive, rose colored 
flowers. 
Diervilla Rosea—pink and white. 
Bloom in June. 
Elaeagnus 
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia (Russian Olive). Leaves hand¬ 
some, willow-like and a rich silvery white. Flowers are 
small, golden yellow and fragrant, followed by yellow 
fruit. Large shrub or small tree growing sometimes to a 
height of 20 feet. Silvery, often spiny, branches. 2-3 ft., 
75c; 3-4 ft., $100. 
E. longipes (Japanese Oleaster). A shrub about 6 feet high, 
with small, fragrant yellowish flowers in May, followed 
by berries which, when ripe, are a reddish amber color; 
good for eating. One of the most desirable shrubs for 
lawn. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00. 
D. Candida. Produces a profusion of pure white flowers 
in June and continues to bloom all summer. A choice 
variety, grows 4 to 6 feet. 
D. f Eva Rathke. Of smaller growth than the other 
Weigelas, 3 to 4 feet, and spreading in character. The 
most distinct and one of the most attractive varieties. 
Flowers brilliant crimson and when in bloom in June 
is exceedingly showy. 
D. Desboisi. The flowers are deep rose colored; one of the 
One of the finest of the flowering shrubs and remarkable for the abundance of 
beautiful blooms which cluster thickly along the branches in early spring. Of easy 
cultivation and valuable in shrub plantings. Very good also in borders or as speci¬ 
mens. 
DEUTZIA eanditlissima. The numerous upright branches usually attain a height 
of 6 to 8 feet. The flowers are very double, pure white, and borne in profusion 
in dense clusters 2 to 4 in. long. Blooms in June. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00, each. 
I), erenata flore plena. Similar to the preceding variety and splendid for planting 
in conjunction with it. The flowers are double, white but with one or more of 
the outer rows of petals tinged rosy pink. Blooms in late June and is very showy. 
Hardy. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c, each. 
1). gracilis ( Slender Deutzia). A dwarf growing sort, dense, bushy, the drooping 
branches fairly crowded with pure white, bell-shaped flowers in May. One of 
the finest shrubs we have for edging in front of taller shrubs. May also be 
potted and will bloom in the house in winter. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 75c, each. 
D. Lemoinei (Lemoine Deutzia). A small shrub, usually growing 2 to 3 feet tall. 
Flowers medium large, pure white, borne in cone-shaped clusters in June. 
Like gracilis it is excellent for forcing. 2-3 ft., 75c, each. 
I>. Pride of Rochester. Grows 6 to 8 feet high and blooms in May, earlier than 
the other varieties. Very free blooming; flowers double, white and tinged with 
rose on the outside. 2-3 ft., 50c; 3-4 ft., 75c, each. 
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Euonymus 
EUONYMC'S americanus (Strawberry Tree). An upright 
shrub, 6 to 8 feet in height. Yellowish or reddish green 
flowers in June. The rough crimson pods which succeed 
them burst in the Fall, showing bright scarlet seeds. 2-3 
ft., 75c each. 
E. europaeus (Spindle Tree). Vigorous and upright; 12 to 
20 ft. Dark green foliage turning 
bright red in fall, followed by 
orange-scarlet berries. 2-3 ft., 75c. 
E. alatus (Winged Burning 
bush). Particularly orna¬ 
mental and interesting. 
The small flowers of 
spring are followed 
by red berries in 
fall. 2-3 ft., 75c. 
best. 
D. fioribunda. A vigorous, upright grower, attaining 6 to 
8 feet in height, with rather small, but abundant flowers, 
brownish crimson in the bud, changing to dark or bright 
crimson on opening. Blooms in June. 
D. Hendersoni. One of the strongest growing Weigelas, 
with dark flowers of a deep rose color. 
D. Madame Lemoine. One of the prettiest Weigelas, flowers 
blush white changing to deep pink. 
D. rosea nana variegata. Of dwarf habit; fine for the front 
rank of borders and mass plantings, and one of the 
choicest and most useful of variegated-leaved shrubs. 
The leaves are broadly margined a creamy white and 
the flowers are a light pink. 
D. rosea. Tall grower; flowers are rose colored, blooming 
in June. 
Prices of above. 2-3 ft., 75c; 3-4 ft., $1.00 each. 
After midsummer the hydrangeas attract attention to their 
great heads of bloom. From early spring to late fall we find 
blossoms in our shrubbery border to delight us. Here 
are Forsytliia, Weigela, Hydrangea paniculate, 
Thunbergi and Philadelphus in a 
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