Shrubs and Hedge Plants 
Amoor River Privet Hedge (see page 55 
SPIRAEA. The Spireas can be planted in masses, 
around borders*or in beds, with excellent re¬ 
sults. No other shrub quite takes their place 
for mass effects. These shrubs bear a profu¬ 
sion of showy flowers in early spring. They 
are very hardy, thrive well in moist, fertile 
soils, and are well adapted both for southern 
and northern planting. Each p er I0 
1- year plants.So 30 $2 50 
2- year plants. 35 3 00 
3- year plants. 50 4 00 
Cantoniensis. A compact-branching shrub, 
3 to 4 feet in height, producing a dense 
mass of pure white flowers, very handsome 
and desirable. 
Spiraea Van Houttei. Branches long 
and arching; leaves dark green; 
flowers produced in clusters along 
the branches; hardy. A splendid 
plant for mass-effects, and blooms 
early in the spring season. 
SWEET SHRUB ( Butneria florida). A 
deciduous shrub, highly esteemed 
for its large, reddish, sweet-scented 
flowers, which are produced in 
early spring. The leaves are large, 
dark green, and the plant reaches 
a height of about five feet. Grows 
well in shade. Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet. $0 30 $2 50 
3 to 4 feet. 40 3 00 
TEA PLANT ( Camellia Thea). An 
evergreen shrub usually reaching 
a height, with us, of 8 to 10 feet 
unless pruned back. Large, oval, 
serrate leaves; white, fragrant 
flowers \ l /2 to 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter. Very desirable. Each Per 10 
1 to 2 feet.So 35 $3 00 
2 to 3 feet. 50 4 00 
3 to 4 feet. 75 6 50 
TRIFOLIATA ORANGE (Citrus trifoliata). 
A small-growing, hardy variety of Orange, 
with sweet-scented flowers appearing in 
spring before the leaves. Of dense, upright 
form and very thorny. Fruit round, golden, 
ripening in autumn and remaining on the 
trees for two or three months after coloring. 
A handsome tree, and makes an impene¬ 
trable hedge. Very valuable and hardy, 
withstanding temperatures below zero. 
(See prices, page 4.) It is largely used 
as a stock for hardy citrus fruits. 
