Flowering Shrubs 
RHODOTYPOS. Jet Bead 
R. Kerrioides. “White Kerria.” 3 to 6 ft. Beau¬ 
tiful yellowish green, corrugated foliage, large single 
white flowers in May, showy black seeds following. 
Best in partial shade. 2 to 3 ft., 60c each. 
SPIREA BRIDAL WREATH 
Shrubs of free blooming habit varying in appear¬ 
ance, color of flowers and manner of blooming. All 
have very small flowers in compact clusters of d.f- 
ferent forms. Do well in any good garden soil. 
The varieties Reeves, Prunifolia and Van Houttei 
are all called Bridal Wreath. All 75c each; $6.00 per 
10, except as noted for large field grown blooming 
plants, 
S. arguta. “Garland Spirea.” 7 ft. Large shrub 
with feathery, light green foliage; flowers white, 
very profuse in early May. An exceptionally good 
shrub to use in small groups or as a group about 
foundations. 50c and 75c. 
S. bumalda. (R.) “Walluffi.” Dwai •f, erect form, 
growing three feet high. Flowers bright crimson, in 
flattened heads at end of branches. Blooms all sum¬ 
mer. Very desirable. 35c, 50c, 75c. 
S. cantoniensis reevesiana. 6 ft. Medium-sized 
shrub with long narrow leaves. Flowers pure white, 
large, borne most profusely in dense heads. Prac¬ 
tically evergreen. 
Variety, flor plena. Evergreen in California. Dou¬ 
ble flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
*S. Douglassi. 6 ft. Deep pink. July to frost. Ter¬ 
minals of each branch crowned with flower spike six 
inches long. Beautiful. 35c to 75c. 
S. prunifolia flore pleno. “True Bridal Wreath.” 
Small shrub with long, very slender branches. 
Flowers very double and pure white, borne along the 
branches before the leaves appear. This is the genu¬ 
ine “Bridal Wreath.” 
SYMPHORICARPOS. Snowberry 
Valued for their ornamental fruit, which remains 
on the plants all winter. Of slender growth, with 
fine foliage. Does well in part shade. Fine for cov. 
er'ng banks. 
Coral Berry. “Red Snowberry.” Habit compact. 
Loaded during fall and winter with dark red berries 
in dense clusters. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 2 to 3 ft., 40c 
S. chenaulti. “Improved Coral Berry.” 5 ft. A 
lovely hybrid recently originated in the Arnold 
Arboretum. The numerous berries, considerably 
larger than the Coral Berry, are red, with minute 
pale dots. Extremely graceful in habit with grand 
lustrous foliage. Small pink and white flowers in 
June. Does well in sun or shade. l l / 2 to 2 ft., 40c; 
2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
Plants 
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AMBASSADOR IRIS 
PRIVET 
Don’t overlook the fine privets as specimen shrub;, 
their showy bloom is like the Common Lilac, follow¬ 
ed by dark blue berries. Use them freely in shrub 
groups, as formal trimmed spec mens and accent 
plants, beside entrances, etc. 
EVERGREEN SORTS 
L. ciliatum. 5 ft. Best Privet for an untrimmed 
specimen plant because of its dense, clear, dark- 
green foliage and large white flower spikes. Best in 
shade, except near coast. \ l / 2 to’ 2 ft., 75c; 2 to 3 ft., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
L. Lodense. Trimmed specimens in Globes, Broad 
Pyramids and Cubes. Make splendid accent plants 
for formal work. None over 1 foot high; diameter 12 
inch, 75c; 18 inch, $1.03; 24 inch, $2.00; 30 inch, $3.00. 
L. Lucidum. “Waxleaf Privet.” Entirely evergreen, 
large deep green glossy leaves and fine appearance. 
Bushy plants, 2 to 2 x / 2 ft., 85c; 5 to 6 ft., $3.50. 
L. Sinensis. “Small-Leaved Evergreen.” Leaves 
small and light green. Splendid as single specimen 
or hedge. Grows fast. Bushy plants. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
Purple and White. The old favorite, always a de¬ 
light. 2 to 3 ft., 50c each; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
French varieties. New lavender, white and reddish 
shades. Strong plants. 50c to $1.00. 
TAMARIX 
T. africana. “African Tamarix.” 12 ft. Hardy. 
Large irregular growing shrub with fine, feathery 
glossy green foliage and terminal flowers of delicate 
pink in May. Prune heavily after blooming. 4 to 6 
ft., 75c. 
VIBURNUM. Snowball, Etc. 
Both the common Snowball and the more refined 
Japanese should be in every garden for their showy 
blooms and rich colored foliage in fall. 
V. Sterilis. “Snowball.” The common Snowball 
making large showy shrub. Large plants. 50c to 75c. 
WEIGELA. Diervilla 
5 to 8 ft. Trumpet - shaped flowers in profusion 
that is almost unequalled. Their striking foliage 
contrasts finely with other shrubs; for borders they 
are very effective. Prune after flowering in the sum¬ 
mer. 
Strong blooming plants, 50c to 85c each. 
Eva Rathke. Deep red, low growth. 
Madame Lemoine. One of the prettiest; blush 
white changing to deep pink. 
L. Ionandrum. NEW. Another fine privet intro¬ 
duced recently. Evergreen leaves the size of Box¬ 
wood. Growth spreading and dense when well trim¬ 
med, making quick hedge of fine character. White 
bloom, followed by blue berries. Splendid for single 
specimen. Compact, well trimmed plants, 2 to 3 ft., 
balled, $1.50 each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.75 each. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
L. ovalLolium. “California Privet.” Forms a com¬ 
pact hedge by occasional pruning; easy of culture. 
Bare roots, per 100, 12 to 18 inch, $5.00; \ x / 2 to 2 ft., 
$6.00; 2 to 3 ft., $7.50; 3 to 4 ft., $10.00.^ Standards, 
trimmed bushy heads on 30-inch stems, $2.00 each. 
L. ovalifolium aurea marginatum, “Golden Privet.’ 
Bushy field grown and trimmed. Balled. 1/4 to 2 
ft., 75c; 2 to 4 ft., $1.00 to $3.50. For Hedges, 8 to 
12 inch, $5.00 per 100. 
MEYER PRIVET 
L. Quihoui. “Meyer Privet.” NEW. We call this 
Meyer Privet, because discovered by Agricultural 
Explorer Frank N. Meyer in China. Spreading shrub 
to 6 ft. Bright green foliage, 14 inch wide by \/ to 2 
inches long. A very fine privet. RESISTANT TO 
NEMATODE INFESTATION. 3 to 4 ft., bushy, 90c. 
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