ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY—"Pure and Sure" Seeds 
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Hardy Ornamental Shrubs —Continued. 
RHUS (Sumac) 
Aromatica (Fragrant Sumac). 6 to 8 feet; flowers 
yellow, red berries in June. Leaves turn to scarlet. 
Each, 55c. 
Purple Fringe (Am. Smoketree). A much admired 
small tree or shrub for its curious fringe of hair¬ 
like flowers that cover the whole surface of the 
plants in the middle Summer. Each, 35c. 
SPIRAEA 
Anthony Waterer. Bright crimson; it is of dwarf, 
dense growtn, never exceeding 30 inches in 
height. Each, 30c. 
Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). Double pure white 
flowers; a perfect gem, each individual flower as 
double as a Ranunculus and very conspicuous. 
Grows about 5 feet high. Each 30c. 
VIBURNUM (Snowball) 
Common Snowball (V. opulus sterile). This old- 
fashioned favorite grows most anywhere. At¬ 
tains a height of 6 to 8 feet. Each, 40c. 
Opulus (High-Bush Cranberry). The white flow¬ 
ers in June are followed in autumn by bright 
scarlet berries. Grows about 5 feet high. Each, 
50c. 
WEIGELAS 
Van Houtte. It is a beautiful ornament for the 
lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a 
complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage 
hardly showing. Grows about 6 feet high. Each, 
25c; 10 for $2.00. 
Candida. Flowers pure white and produced in 
great profusion in June. Each, 35c. 
Rosea. A charming Weigela, flowers brilliant 
crimson; a beautiful, distinct, clear shade. Each, 
3t>c. 
Privet Hedge. 
Ampelopsis 
(Boston Ivy). 
Hedge Plants 
We offer two of the principal shrubs that are 
extensively used for Hedge Plants. 
California Privet. Privet is somewhat of an Ever¬ 
green nature and looks attractive until real 
winter sets in. Plants should be set 12 inches 
apart in double rows, in zig-zag fashion. 2-year- 
old, 24 to 30 inches. 10 for 35c; 20 for 60c; 100 
for $2.75. 
Berberis Thunbergi (Japan Barberry). Perfectly 
hardy. Will make a dense hedge from 2 to 3 feet 
high, which will always remain symmetrical 
without any pruning. Bears large, nearly round, 
crimson berries. Each, 15c; 10 for $1.25; 100 
for $9.00. 
Red-Leaved Japanese Barberry. It is similar in 
all respects to the green-leaved Japanese Bar¬ 
berry which is so popular, but in the foliage is 
bronzy red. Each, 25c; 10 for $2.25. 
Hardy Climbing Plants 
AMPELOPSIS (Boston Ivy) 
Veitchi. This is the most deservedly popular of 
all climbing plants, being entirely hardy in the 
most exposed places and attaining a height of 
30 feet in two or three years; clings to stone, 
brick or woodwork with the greatest tenacity. 
Each, 35c. 
CLEMATIS 
Jackmani. The best known and most valued large 
flowering variety of this popular family. Fine 
for trellis. Color, royal purple. Each, 50c. 
Paniculata. This grand climbing vine is one of 
the most valuable for porches. Blooms in the 
early fall, fleecy-white, fragrant flowers. Strong 
two-year plants. Each, 30c. 
BITTERSWEET 
A native climber, with handsome, glossy foliage 
and large clusters of beautiful orange-crimson 
fruits, remaining all winter. Each, 50c. 
Viburnum 
(Common Snowball). 
Wisteria. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Climber) 
Halliana (Hall’s Japanese Honeysuckle). A strong, 
vigorous, almost evergreen sort; white flowers 
changing to yellow; very fragrant; flowering 
from July to December. Each, 25c. 
POLYGONUM (Silver Lace Vine) 
One of the most desirable flowering climbers. 
The plant is of strong, vigorous growth, attaining 
a height of 25 feet or more, producing through the 
summer and fall great foamy sprays of white flow¬ 
ers. Strong plants. Each, 60c. 
WISTERIA 
W. Sinensis (Chinese). Flowers in clusters; pale 
blue; sometimes gives a second crop of flowers 
in the fall. Strong plants. Each, 40c. 
W. Sinensis Alba. Of similar habit to sinensis, 
with pure white flowers. Strong plants. Each, 
40c. 
