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R. L. Gould & Co. Seedtmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn 
The Low Growing Spiren Anthony VVaterer or Japanese 
Barberry In front of Splrea Van Honttel, 
make a Fine Foundation Planting 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
AMERICAN ELM. A splendid tree for boulevard plant¬ 
ing or small yard. Graceful and of upright habit. Grows 
80 to 100 feet high. 1% to 2 inch caliper trees. Each, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
ItOLLEANA POPLAR. Grows pyramidal, leaves dark 
green on upper side, brilliant silver underneath. Very 
beautiful. 6 to 8 ft. trees. Each, $1.25. 
CATAI.PA SPECIOSA. The hardiest of the Catalpas. 
White flowers, large heart-shaped leaves. Grows 50 feet 
tall. Each, $1.00. 
CHINESE ELM. This new shade tree is becoming very 
popular on account of its rapid growth, resistance to 
disease and ability to thrive in almost any situation. A 
tree of rare beauty. Grows 75 feet high. 6 to 8 ft. 
trees. Each, $1.00. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (European). The combination of 
foliage and clustered fruits make this a very beautiful 
lawn tree. Bright red berries, white flowers. Used as 
specimen on the lawn or as an accent in the border. 
Grows 30 feet high. Each, $1.00 to $1.50. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW. A small tree with grace¬ 
ful, golden, drooping branches. One of the best of the 
Weeping Willows. Each, $1.00 to $2.00. 
How to Plant Shrubs 
Do not expose roots 
to air or light more 
than necessary. If 
roots are dry they 
should be soaked in 
water several hours 
before planting. Keep 
roots covered until 
you are ready to plant. 
Remove all covering 
before placing roots 
in the ground. 
Prune shrubs back 
at least one-third be¬ 
fore planting as 
shown by dotted line 
in accompanying dia¬ 
gram. When branch¬ 
es are crowded or 
may rub against each 
other it may be neces¬ 
sary to cut out some 
additional wood as in¬ 
dicated by black 
lines. 
Then dig the hole; 
larger than the root 
system of plant. 
Place plant in hole, 
spreading out roots 
naturally. Fill in hole 
about two-thirds full 
of dirt, shaking shrub 
up and down to settle 
dirt. 
Now fill the hole with water, (this 
is important) and allow to settle, after 
which fill in the rest of the soil to 
surface level. 
A liberal handful or two of bone- 
meal as a top dressing is very helpful. 
Water thoroughly at intervals during 
the first season. 
Space tall shrubs such as Lilacs 4-6 
feet apart, the medium height shrubs 
such as Spirea Van Houttei 3-4 feet 
apart, and the dwarf plants such as 
Barberry 2-2 M, feet apart. Never 
plant closer than 2 feet to house foun- The Wrong Way 
dation. Too Crowded 
Planted the Right Way 
Roots Set Naturally 
Splrea Van Houttei—Bridal Wreath 
No ahrub la more beautiful In May and June 
WEIGELIA EVA RATHKE, Large crimson flowers. 
Blooms throughout the summer and autumn. Needs 
winter protection. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 75c. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA. A good shrub of erect, compact 
growth. Pink, bell-shaped flowers in profusion. Good 
foliage. Needs winter protection. Grows 5 feet high 
Each, 75c. 
PHILADELPIIUS AUREUS (Golden Mock Orange). 
Bright golden yellow foliage. Grows 3 ft. high. Each, 75c. 
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Sweet Mock Orange). 
Orange scented, creamy white flowers in May and June. 
It is a strong growing shrub and like all Mock Orange 
is one of the best shrubs for situations which are par¬ 
tially shaded though preferring sun. Grows 7 feet tall. 
Each, 50c. 
PHILADELPHUS MONT BLANC (Hybrid Mock Orange). 
A new variety bearing large fragrant flowers. A good 
shrub for house foundation planting. Grows 4 feet high. 
Each, 60c. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL. A magnificent new va¬ 
riety. Large, fragrant, pure white flowers bloom over a 
very long period. Grows 4 to 5 feet high. Each, 60c. 
Philadelphus or Mock Orange 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM (Newport). A beautiful dark 
purple leaved variety of plum carrying its rich color 
throughout the season. Grown principally for its orna¬ 
mental value. Valuable in group planting where varie- 
tion in color is desired. Each, 75c. 
SNOWBERRY, WHITE (Symphoricarpos racemosus). 
A compact, graceful shrub with slender arching branches 
The pink flowers are succeeded by large, oval pure white 
berries in September that persist well into the winter. 
Stands shade well. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 40c. 
SPIREA. ANTHONY WATERER. Brilliant rosy carmine 
flowers. Blooms all summer. Always blooms the first 
season. Makes a fine color combination planted with 
Hydrangea arborescens. Grows 2 feet high. Each, 50c. 
SPIREA BILLARDI (Pink Summer Spirea). Pink flow¬ 
ers in terminal spikes during July and August. Grows 
5 feet high. Each, 50c. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath). A very 
hardy and effective shrub, with graceful arching branch¬ 
es well covered in late May with a profusion of large 
pure white flower clusters. The most popular and most 
planted of all shrubs. Will grow in almost any loca¬ 
tion. Grows 5 to 6 feet high. 2 to 3 feet size, 35c each; 
12 for $3.50; extra large, 50c each; 12 for $5.00. 
