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THE HOME NURSERY, LA FAYETTE, ILLINOIS 
Hardy Ornamental Shrubs — 
Spirea (Bridal Wreath)—Continued 
SPIREA BILLARDI—Upright-growing, from 3 to 4 feet 
high, with long dense spikes of pink flowers in late 
spring and occasionally throughout the summer. 
Flowers fine for bouquets. Price, each 25c; per 10, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
SPIREA FROEBEEI (Frobel’s Spirea)—Compact 
shrub of medium height, producing numerous flat- 
topped clusters of dark pink flowers in late spring 
and summer. Splendid foliage, especially during the 
late autumn. Price, each 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
SPIREA DOUGEASI—One of the best of the summer¬ 
flowering Spireas. Medium sized, with immense ter¬ 
minal spikes of deep rose-colored flowers. A very de¬ 
sirable variety suitable for planting singly or with 
other shrubs. Price, each 25c; per 10, $2.00. 
SPIREA OPUEI FOLIA (Ninebark)—Tall, vigorous 
shrub, attaining a height of from 8 to 10 feet and 
covered with flat clusters of white flowers in June, 
which later turn to pink, followed by attractive seed 
pods. Very ornamental for large screen planting or 
for lawn specimens. Price, each 30c; per 10, $2.50. 
SPIREA OPU LI FOLIA ACREA (Golden Ninebark) — 
Similar to the preceding, except it has bright golden 
foliage, especially early in the summer. Price, each 
35c; per 10, $3.00. 
SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA (Plum-Leaved Spirea)—Shrub 
of rather stiff, dense growth, with shiny foliage, turn¬ 
ing to bright autumn tints in the fall. Flowers small 
double white and very showy. Price, each 35c; per 
10, $3.00. 
SPIREA SALICIFOLIA (Willow-Leaved Spirea)—Erect 
growing shrub with narrow leaves and panicles of 
white flowers from June until September. Fine for 
massing with other shrubs. Price, each 20c; per 10, 
$1.50. 
SPIREA SORBIFOLIA (Mountain Ash-Leaved)—Hardy 
shrub from Northern Asia, growing from 3 to 5 feet. 
Spirea Van Houtti (Bridal 
Wreath) 
One of the finest of flowering shrubs, and prob¬ 
ably none so popular or widely planted. It is a 
beautiful ornament to the lawn at any season, 
but when in flower it is a complete fountain of 
white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. Per¬ 
fectly hardy and an early bloomer. Its adapta¬ 
bility to almost any soil or situation makes it one 
of the most desirable shrubs under cultivation. 
Have the following sizes to offer: 
2 to 3 ft._Each 15c; per 10, $1.25 
3 to 4 ft._Each 20c; per 10, $1.50 
5 to 6 ft._Each 25o; per 10, $2.00 
Continued 
Foliage similar to the Mountain Ash, bright green, 
and makes striking contrast with other shrubs. Fine 
for beds or foundation planting. Flowers in large 
white panicles during the summer. Price, each 40o; 
per 10, $3.50. 
SPIRE,! THCNBERGI (Snow Garland)—Low, graceful 
shrub of fine texture in branch and leaf. Pure white 
flowers are borne in great profusion before the 
leaves appear, giving the plant the appearance of being 
covered with snow. Price, each 30c; per 10, $2.50. 
Spirea Prunifolia, Home Nursery Grounds. 
SNOWBERRY—Medium-sized shrub with bluish-green 
foliage and rose-colored flowers in June and July, 
followed by large clusters of white, waxy fruit that 
hangs on far into the winter. A very graceful shrub 
that fits in most anywhere. Grows eaually well in 
shade. Price, each 30o; per 10, $2.50. 
CORALBERRY—Low, almost trailing, graceful shrub 
with coral-colored berries that hang on during the 
winter and are very showy. Its graceful habit and 
fine texture of foliage and twigs make it one of the 
best for foundation planting and borders. It grows 
naturally in opeD woods and along hedge rows. Native 
of Missouri, called Missouri Currant. Price, each 25c; 
per 10, $2.00. 
Spirea Billardi 
(Upper)—Spirea Van Houtti 
(Lower)—Spirea Prunifolia 
Spirea Anthony Waterer 
