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PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
Gruss an Teplitz.—Showy flowers of a dark rich crim¬ 
son. The first blossoms appear in June and this rose gen¬ 
erally continues blossoming all Summer. Mulch in the Fall 
for protection against cold. 
Spirea. Spirea Vanhouttei. (Bridal Wreath)—A hardy 
shrub with prolific quantities of white flowers on drooping 
branches in May. Excellent for planting about porches, 
foundations, etc. Endures drought. Spirea is one of the 
most conspicuous of Spring flowering shrubs. It is adapt¬ 
ed to almost every soil condition. Height four to six feet. 
Spirea Vanhouttei (Bridal Wreath) 
Sumac. Rhus glabra. (Smooth Sumac)—Slender 
shrub, often with single stalk. Reddish brown seed spikes 
