OSCAR H. WILL & CO., BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 
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Flowering and Ornamental Shrubs 
We are listing' a select number of hardy and beautiful shrubs which are particularly adapted to our 
climate. Many of them are natives that are in great demand all over the country but which we have 
hardly come to appreciate at their true value. 
Besides the shrubs listed we include a section of hedge plants which are equally valuable for shrub¬ 
bery plantings, and we would refer you also to such of the native fruits as sand cherry, native goose¬ 
berry, cliokecherry and wild plum which work well in ornamental plantings. 
Prices given are F. O. B. here, customer pays transportation by express. Shrubs may be sent by mail 
for ten cents each added to prices. The lighter plants are used and are cut back before mailing. 
SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR BARGAIN SHRUB COLLECTION 
SPIREA, Van Houtte or Bridal Wreath. This is the most graceful of 
all the Spireas. In June it is a complete mass of small white 
flowers, well placed among its drooping branches. It is excellent as 
a specimen plant or for use in shrubbery cluster. 18 to 24 in., each, 
25c; 10, $2.00; 2 to 3 ft., each, 30c; 10, $2.50. 
SPIREA, Billiardi. A hardy, vigorous growing shrub with flowers in 
terminal rose-colored and white spikes blooming from midsummer 
until frost. Grows to a height of from 5 to 7 feet. 18 to 24 in., 
each, 30c; 10, $2.75. 
SPIREA, Alba or Salicifolia. This is a hardy native and the only 
native spirea in North Dakota. Resembles very closely the Bil¬ 
liardi except that the blossoms are always white. 18 to 24 in., each, 
35c; 10 for $3.00. 
SPIREA, Arguta. A beautiful hardy spirea which has given excel¬ 
lent results at the Great Plains Station at Mandan. The earliest 
of the spireas, blooming before Van Houtte, flowers in massed 
umbels, color white. 2 to 3 l't., each, 40c; 10, 3.75. 
SPIREA, Thunbergii. A very early blooming sort, even ahead of 
the arguta and with us somewhat hardier than the latter, and 
more dwarf. Maximum height, 5 ft. 18 to 24 in., each, 45c; 5, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
SPIREA, Froebeli. Blooms in midsummer. This is a spirea of the 
bumalda type but somewhat larger than Anthony Waterer and 
in our opinion better adapted to more severe conditions. Flow¬ 
ers are a handsome pinkish red, a trifle lighter than the Wa¬ 
terer. Blooms on new wood and remains in flower for a long pe¬ 
riod. IS to 24 in., each, 30c; 10, $2.50. 
SPIREA, Margaritae. This is of a type similar to the Froebeli with 
flat clusters of handsome dark pink flowers, but it attains a 
height of some 5 feet, about twice as tall as the other bumalda 
types. A very striking shrub which blooms profusely in late 
July and August into September. Has proved exceptionally 
hardy. 12 to 18 in., each, 30c; 10, $2.80. 
SPIREA, Sorbaria. The ash-leaved spirea resembling a Mountain 
Ash in appearance. A most distinctive shrub with its large 
plumes of white and its distinct and handsome foliage. Much 
of the wood dies back in the Winter and new wood shoots up 
very early, upon which are borne the masses of flowers during 
the month of July. 18 to 24 in., each, 40c; 10, $3,75. 
SPIREA, Opulifolia (Ninebark). A very hardy and handsome shrub 
attaining a height of 4 to 6 feet, bears flat clusters of handsome 
white flowers in early July and these turn to red seed contain¬ 
ers which add to the appearance of the shrub during most of the 
summer. 2 to 3 ft., each, 50c; 10, $4.50*. 
BLACK HAW or SHEEPBERRY- VIBURNUM LENTAGO. Another 
handsome native viburnum which at¬ 
tains a height of six to ten feet. 
Bears white flowers in flat clusters followed by blue black berries which 
remain through the winter. Thick, glossy leaves take on beautiful colors 
and shades in autumn. 18 to 24 in., each, 30c; 10, $2,75. 
HOPA RED FLOWERING CRAB. This is one of Prof. Hansen’s productions, 
and a most beautiful ornamental. It will attain the height of a small tree 
in time. In May it is a mass of dark crimson blossoms, the foliage has a 
distinct reddish tinge and the small fruits have the same handsome crimson 
color and are borne in profusion. Each, 45c; 10, $4.00. 
RED BERRY ELDER, This type of elder is fully as handsome as the black and 
our stock is grown from Manitoba seed so that it should prove even hardier 
in the Northwest. Very similar to the other type except that the berries are 
bright red instead of black. 2 to 3 ft., each, 35c; 10', $3.00. 
RED OSIER DOGWOOD — CORNUS STOLONIFERA. This is the handsome, red- 
barked dogwood which lends so much color to the winter landscape along our 
streams in western North Dakota. Hardier than the Siberian dogwood, it is 
fully as beautiful. Bears flat clusters of fragrant white flowers in early 
summer, followed by small white berries. The autumn colors are brilliant. 
Also known as kinni-kinneck or Indian tobacco. 2 to 3 ft., each, 30c; 10, $2.50. 
MAY DAY TREE. A handsome Siberian shrub resembling our cholcecherry but 
blooming much earlier. In fact its leaves and blossoms are about the earliest 
thing to appear in the Spring. Flowers in elongated clusters and very fra¬ 
grant. In blossom the tree is a mass of feathery white plumes. 3 to 4 ft., 
transplanted, each, 35c; 10, $3.00. 
SILVERBERRY —ELAEAGNUS ARGENTEA. The American cousin of the Rus¬ 
sian olive. A less rank growing shrub, with many small yellow blossoms in 
the Spring of great fragrance. The unusual silvery color gives it great 
value in combination beds. 2 to 3 ft., each, 35c; 10 for $3.00v 
