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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS—(Continued) 
Hydrangea P. G. 
Snowball 
Common Snowball (Viburnum Sterilis) — 
Hardy, attains a height of 3 to 10 feet. Is filled 
with white balls of bloom in the last part of 
May. 2 to 3 feet, 50c each; $4.50 per 10; 18- 
24 in., 40c each; $1.90 per 5. 
Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum Opulus) 
-—8 to 10 feet. Handsome, dense, brilliant, green 
foliage, a rich setting of large bunches of crimson 
berries which enliven the late summer and re¬ 
main on bare branches into the winter. 2 to 3 
ft., 55c each; $5.00 per 10. 
Viburnum Dentatum—Upright bushy shrub 
obtaining a height of 15 feet. This shrub is a 
native in parts of Minnesota; exceptionally 
hardy. Similar in appearance to the Viburnum 
Lantana. Flowers are borne in cymes 2 to 3 
inches broad; fruit bluish black. 1-2 ft.; each, 
30c; per 10, $2.75. 
Mock Orange 
Mock Orange (P. coronarius)—Hardy, free 
flowering shrub, with showy, fragrant white 
flowers; grows 8 to 10 feet high. One of the most 
popular shrubs. 18 to 24 in., 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Congo Lilac 
Hydrangea (Paniculata Grandiflora)— Your 
home grounds can hardly do without a group of 
these plants. The flowers open up on the first of 
August and it is not unusual for them to last 
well into the winter. We have flowers in our 
nurseries measuring better than 12 inches long 
and 9 y 2 inches through. They are hardy here at 
Yankton. 
18-24 in., each, 35c; per 5, $1.40; 12-18 in., 
each 25c; per 5, $1.15. 
Hydrangea Arborescence (Snowball 
Hydrangea)— This magnificent perfectly hardy 
American shrub has snow-white blossoms of 
largest size. One of its most valuable character¬ 
istics is its coming into bloom just after the 
passing of all early spring-blooming shrubs, 
flowering from early June until late July. This 
does better planted in partially shady places. 
18-24 inch, 35c each; 10 for $3.20. 
Moss Locust 
Rose Acacia — An elegant shrub, with light 
green pinnate leaves and long graceful clusters of 
pea-shaped, rose-colored flow’ers in June, often 
throughout the summer. Very hardy. Own 
roots (bush shape). 2 to 3 feet, 35c; per 5, $1.50. 
Russian Artimesia 
A hardy shrub or hedge plant, growing about 
five feet tall. This plant is extremely hardy and 
will stand drought. It is exceptionally good to 
plant where you have difficulty in growing any¬ 
thing else. A great hedge plant for holding the 
snow and to plant on steep embankments or to 
prevent soil washing. Very spreading. Strong 
plants. Each, 20c; per 10, $1.70. Per 50, $4.00; 
cuttings, $2.00 per 100. 
Japanese Rose or 
Globe Flower 
Kerria Japonica— A slender, green branched 
shrub, with globular yellow flowers from July 
to October. Each, 30c; 5 for $1.30. 
Oct. 23, 1934 
The House of Gurney 
Yankton, S. Dak. 
Gentlemen: 
Your shipment of trees and 
hedge received yesterday in excellent con¬ 
dition. Kindly accept thanks for the mixed 
Peony included in the shipment. 
Very' truly y r ours, 
Geo. S. Haggin 
Kingsley, Iowa. 
Philadelphus Lemoine — A dwarf variety of 
the Syringa, growing at the most 3 to 4 feet 
high, bushing out to about that diameter and 
covered every spring with its clusters of large 
pure white and very fragrant flowers. Fragrance 
equal to that of the orange blossoms. This 
variety is extremely hardy. With its fragrant 
flowers and glossy leaves, it is beautiful through¬ 
out the summer. 18 to 24 inches, 30c each; 10 
for $2.75; 2 to 3 feet, each 40c; 10 for $3.50; 
50 for $15.00. 
Philadelphus Mt. Blanc—Erect growing 
shrub with small fine foliage and creamy white 
flowers in June. An exceptionally fine variety. 
Height, 6 to 8 feet. 2 to 3 ft., 30c each; per 10, 
$2.75; 18 to 24 in., each 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
Philadelphus Virginalis — A magnificent new 
variety. The bush grows moderately tall, with 
good foliage and compact habit. The flowers are 
the largest, handsomest, and most sweetly 
fragrant of any known variety, with longest 
blooming season. IV 2 to 2 feet, 40c each; 
$3.50 per 10; 2-3 feet, each 50c; per 5, $2.00. 
Lilacs 
Lilac Time is the loveliest time of the year. 
Common Purple— Is perfectly hardy, makes 
a dense growth from 6 to 10 feet high, flowers 
fragrant; is often used for hedge purposes. 2 to 
3 ft., 30c each; $2.70 per 10; 18 to 24 in., 25c 
each; $2.00 per 10. 
Common White —Same as Purple, except 
that it has pure white blossoms. 2 to $ ft., 30c 
each; $2.70 per 10; 18 to 24 in., 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Persian Purple—6 to 8 feet high, with slender 
upright branches, foliage rich green; blossoms in 
late spring with pale lilac colored flowers. Very 
fragrant. 2-3 ft., 30c each; $2.50 per 10; 3 to 
4 ft., 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 
Congo— Wine red, very attractive. Especially 
fine. If you like the common purple and white 
Lilacs you will not make a mistake by adding this 
to your collection. 2-3 ft., 50c each; $4.50 per 
10 . 
Souvenir de Ludwig Spaeth —This is one of 
the prettiest Lilacs that grows. Flowers dark 
purplish-red. Extra large. A variety that is 
sure to please and give satisfaction. 35c each, 
5 for $1.50. 
Villosa— Fragrant pale pinkish lilac flowers 
very bushy. 25c each; 5 for $1.00. 
Jetbead 
Rhodotypos Kerrioides — A handsome, dis¬ 
tinct and useful shrub. Becomes 5 feet tall; 
branches upright; leaves long, pointed, deeply 
toothed. Flowers white, an inch across. Black 
nutlets retained throughout the winter. Each 
25c; 5 for $1.00. 
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