SHRUBS AND TREES 57 
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The I. W. Scott Company , Pittsburgh , Pa. 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. Big 
conical trusses of white flowers that 
soon assume rose and bronze tones, 
are borne in late summer and last till 
frost. Severe pruning in early spring 
brings big trusses of bloom. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Tree form. 3 to 4 ft., $1 each. 
INDIAN CURRANT ( Symphoricarpos 
vulgaris). Tall, slender shrub, with 
coral-red fruits. 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. 
each, $3 per doz. 
JAPAN QUINCE ( Cydonia japonica). 
Often called “Fire Bush.” Scarlet 
and vivid pink flowers. Very early. 
2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
LILAC ( Syringa ). Many old Lilac bushes 
remain to mark an old homestead. 
Late in May the bush is crowned 
with many purple or white spikes of 
fragrant flowers. 
Common Purple. 2 to 3 ft., 45 cts. 
each, $4.50 per doz. 
Lilac. Named French varieties: 
L’Oncle Tom. Handsome, long clus¬ 
ters of very dark purple flowers. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Deep reddish purple 
flowers in long clusters. Very unusual. 
Marie Legraye. Single. Clusters of pure 
white, fragrant flowers. 
Othello. One of the finest dark- 
colored Lilacs. Flowers deep purplish 
red, and very fragrant. 
Above 4 Lilacs, Bush form, 90 cts. each 
MOCK ORANGE, Virginal ( Philadel - 
phus virginalis). A vigorous, tall 
grower, with very large, double- 
crested, pure white, sweetly scented 
flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each, $5 
per doz. 
PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree; Rhus 
cotinus). Large shrub covered in mid¬ 
summer with big clusters of feathered 
flowers, giving it the appearance of a 
cloud of smoke or mist. Ij4 to 2 ft., 
75 cts. each. 
RHODOTYPOS kerrioides. White Ker- 
ria. Very ornamental, medium-sized 
shrub with pretty foliage and large, 
single white flowers in late May. 
Black berries. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each. 
SNOWBERRY ( Symphoricarpos racemo- 
sus). Small, rose-colored flowers in 
June and July followed by large 
clusters of pearly white fruit which 
endure into the winter. 2 to 3 ft., 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
SNOWBALL ( Viburnum opulus sterile). 
The old-fashioned Snowball. A large 
shrub with white, ball-like clusters of 
flowers in May and June. Very dec¬ 
orative. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each. 
Japan (V. tomentosum plicatum). A 
rare and beautiful species from Japan. 
Large, globular, pure white flowers in 
May and June. The fall coloring of 
the foliage is especially fine. 2 to 3 ft., 
65 cts. each, $6.50 per doz. 
SPIR/EA, Anthony Waterer. Bright 
rosy crimson flowers in dense corymbs 
produced abundantly from July till 
frost. Fine for facing plantings of 
larger shrubs or edging walks. I to 
Ij4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Spiraea Van Houttei. One of the most 
beautiful spring-blooming shrubs. The 
arching branches bend to the ground 
under the immense number of cor¬ 
ymbs of small white flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
STEPHANANDRA flexuosa. A graceful 
shrub seldom more than a few feet 
high, with twiggy branches adorned 
with jagged, toothed foliage which re¬ 
mains in good condition all season. 
Cream-colored flowers in June. This is 
an excellent plant for growing in the 
shade of other shrubs or trees. 2 to 
3 ft., 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. 
TAMARIX pentandra. A very distinct 
variety covered with sprays of deli¬ 
cate soft pink flowers during July and 
August, when few other shrubs are 
blooming. 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each. 
WEIGELA, Eva Rathke. An upright 
shrub 5 to 6 feet high, with arching 
branches covered in late May with an 
abundance of slightly fragrant, rich 
reddish purple, trumpet-shaped flow¬ 
ers I pi inches long and 1 inch in 
diameter. 2 to 3 ft., 65 cts. each. 
Rosea. An attractive shrub with spread¬ 
ing branches covered with dark green 
foliage and trumpet-shaped, slightly 
fragrant, rose-colored flowers. 2 to 
3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Variegated. An exceedingly pretty 
variety with finely variegated foliage 
which lasts the entire season and is 
very distinct. Rose-colored flowers in 
June. ij4 to 2 ft., 35 cts. each. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
CATALPA Bungei. Umbrella-shaped 
trees on straight trunks. Heart-shaped 
leaves. Good for formal effects. 5 to 6 
ft., $1.50 each. 
VASE ELM. A type developed from the 
American Elm. Largely used for 
street planting but also desirable for 
the home-grounds. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50 
each. 
CRAB, Bechtel’s Double-flowering 
(Malus). Delicate pink blossoms in the 
spring and handsome fruits in the fall, 
which are attractive to the birds. 2 to 
3 ft., 75 cts. each. 
JAPANESE CHERRY. Spring-flowering, 
bearing a profusion of pink and white 
blossoms of exquisite effect. Most 
popular ornamental. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50 
each. 
LOMBARDY POPLAR. Slender, erect 
trees, planted for landscape effect, 
accent points, and screens. No good for 
shade, and very bad for sewers. 6 to 8 
ft., 75 cts. each. 
PLUM, Red-Leaf ( Prunus Cistena). This 
little tree has deep purple leaves which 
retain their color until fall. In the 
spring it is covered with fine deep 
pink flowers and is very attractive. 4 
to 5 ft., 75 cts. each. 
SILVER MAPLE. Noble 8o-foot shade 
tree with dense branches and beautiful 
pointed foliage silvery on the under side. 
6 to 8 ft., 75 cts. each. 
Mock Orange, Virginal 
Weigela, Eva Rathke 
