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3110 Spirea Van Houttei—Bridal Wreath 
Spirea 
3110 Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath). A most beautiful and satis¬ 
factory shrub. No garden complete without this. Easily grown, 
does nicely everywhere—either in solid rows, borders or close 
to porch. Blossoms first season. Our plants are stately and 
well developed. Bears large spirals of densely crowded single 
white flowers, each blossom like a miniature rose the entire length 
of the branches—and they appear by the million—hence the com¬ 
mon title of “Bridal Wreath.” Each, 28 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; 
doz., $1.50, postpaid. 
3107 Anthony Waterer. Dwarf variety 20 to 30 inches tall. For 
mass plantings, the crimson flowers and variegated foliage mak¬ 
ing a beautiful contrast with other shrubs. 'Flow-ers lasting sev¬ 
eral weeks. Each, 40 cts.; 3 for $1.00; doz., $3.00, postpaid." 
3108 Billiardi Rosea. Has dense spikes of rose-pink flowers that 
crown sparsely twigged, erect branches. For shrubbery groups, 
natural plantings and moist places. Bloom from July to Septem¬ 
ber. 3.to 6 feet. Each, 40 cts.; 3 for $1.00; doz., $3.00, postpaid. 
3109 Prunifolia (True Bridal Wreath). Among the earliest bloom¬ 
ers. Branches are covered almost the entire length with small 
white flowers. Plum foliage, in autumn turns to brilliant red. Each, 
40 cts.; 3 for $1.00; doz., $3.00, postpaid. 
3X04 Hardy Snow 
ball—Old Time 
Favorite 
3089 Hydrangea Panieulata Grandiflora 
Snowball 
3104 Hardy Snowball (Viburnum). An ex¬ 
tremely handsome shrub, with beautiful 
foliage and snowy white flowers, borne in 
large clusters. Flowers are radiant and ap¬ 
pear in numerous white balls. An old-time 
favorite; one of the best of the flowering 
shrubs. Each, 35 cts.; 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. 
Hydrangea 
3089 Panieulata Grandiflora. The Universal 
hardy tree-shaped shrub. They grow to a 
height of 8 to 10 feet, and are absolutely 
hardy, grow in any soil and bloom the same 
year they are set out. They flower abun¬ 
dantly, bearing immense panicles of bloom a 
foot long, white at first, turning to rose in 
Autumn, commencing to bloom in August, 
when very few shrubs are in bloom. Each, 
40 cts.; 2 for 70 cts.; doz., $3.50, postpaid. 
3088 Arborescens (Hills of Snow). Comes 
into bloom just after the flowering time 
of the Lilacs, Syringas, Viburnums and 
Spring-flowering Spireas and continues on 
into August. The panicle is more like a 
Snowball in form and size than Panieulata 
Grandiflora (hence the name). Pure white. Each, 
40 cts.; 2 for 70 cts.; doz., $3.50, postpaid. 
3090 Tree Hydrangea Panieulata Grandiflora. The 
same as Hydrangea Panieulata Grandiflora, but 
grown on stems in dwarf tree form. At maturity 
they stand about five feet high. Most attractive 
and desirable, making a very picturesque shrub for 
the lawn, and especially beautiful when covered 
with the immense panicles of bloom. Each, 65 cts.; 
2 for $1.20, postpaid. 
Forsythia 
3080 Forsythia (Golden 
Bell). One of the 
earliest shrubs to bloom 
in Spring time. The 
long branches are cov¬ 
ered with golden yel¬ 
low flowers before the 
leaves appear. Grows 
well in shade or sun. 
The foliage is a beauti¬ 
ful dark green. Each, 
35 cts.; 2 for 60 cts., 
postpaid. 
30S© Forsythia Golden Bell 
Beautiful Syringas 
3112 Philadelphus (Syringa; Mock Orange). A tall, vigorous and 
hardy bush. Produces a mass of white flowers in May, resembling 
orange blossoms, deliciously fragrant 1 and fine for cutting. One 
of the best flowering shrubs; foliage very attractive. Each, 30 cts.; 
2 for 50 cts., postpaid. 
3113 Syringa Virginalis. One of the most beautiful shrubs grown. 
A vigorous tall grower, with very large, double-crested flowers, 
pure white, sweet-scented, produced in clusters of five to seven. 
Has longest blooming season of any variety. Each, 33 cts.; 2 for 
55 cts., postpaid. 
3111 Philadelphus Aurea (Golden Syringa). 5 feet. Golden-yel¬ 
low foliage; white flowers. The best golden-leaved shrub and 
one of the few that will hold its color when planted in the shade. 
When dotted at intervals along the shrub border they add life and 
character to the planting; also valuable for grouping and founda¬ 
tion planting. Each, 45 cts.; 2 for 80 cts., postpaid. 
Barberry 
3062 Berberis Thunbergi—Japanese Barberry 
3063 Atropurpurea (Red Barberry). 
The newest and most beautiful 
hardy ornamental hedge plant ever 
introduced. No planting today is 
complete unless this “New Intro¬ 
duction” is included in your assort¬ 
ment. Perfectly hardy as far north 
as Canada. Excellent for individual 
planting effect or in groups with 
other plants and shrubs. It grows 
in short, bushy form—18 to 30 inches 
high, producing beautiful specimen 
plants with circumference equal to 
height. Foliage is a rich, lustrous 
bronze-red. Becomes more brilliant 
as time goes on. Plant in full sun¬ 
light. Each, 40 cts.; 3 for 
$1.00; doz., $3.00, postpaid. 
3062 J’ap an e s e (Berberis 
Thunbergi). Especially suited 
for protecting corners of the 
lawn near the sidewalk. This 
kind has nothing to do with 
Black Rust so you can plant 
them freely. It is of low, reg¬ 
ular and -compact growth and 
requires very little pruning. It 
has fine thorns and small round 
rich green leaves that change 
color in the Autumn to crim¬ 
son at which time it is cov¬ 
ered with bright crimson ber¬ 
ries. Very attractive. Each, 
28 cts.; 3 for 68 cts.; doz., 
$2.18, postpaid. 
Tamarix 
3116 Tamarix (Hispida Spanish). Densely bushy, a foaming mass 
of glaucous foliage. Flowers in extra large upright panicles, 
bright coral pink; midsummer. Each, 33 cts.; 2 for 50 cts., post¬ 
paid. 
3115 Tamarix (Africana). Strong, slender, tall-growing, irregular shrubs, with 
feathery foliage and. small, delicate flowers, borne profusely on gracefully bend¬ 
ing branches. These pink flowers are very attractive during May. Each, 28 cts.; 
2 for 50 cts., postpaid. 
Privet 
3102 Amoor River Privet. This is the hardiest of all Privets and especially 
desirable for hedge planting in the North, where winters are severe. It is much 
superior to any other hedge plant, as it is not subject to blight. The dark 
green foliage is retained until late in the fall, and it can be pruned to give any 
desired effect. Bears handsome white flowers in June. 6 for 65 cts.; doz., $1.10; 
25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.00, postpaid. 
SWEET 
SCENTED 
French Hybrid Lilacs 
The hybrid Lilacs listed below differ from the 
common Lilacs in that their flower clusters are 
much larger and fragrance more entrancing. The 
plants themselves are more dwarf and bushy, usu¬ 
ally reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet, and do not 
sucker or sprout from the roots. A much greater 
range of color runs through the varieties of hy¬ 
brids than may be found in the common varieties. 
3095 Chas. Joly. A gorgeous purple; large, double 
blooms. 
3094 Belle De Nancy. Large double pink. 
3097 Pres. Grevy. Light lilac color. Exquisite 
double. 
3096 Chas. X. Strong grower, its single flowers 
in broad thick clusters. Reddish purple buds 
changing to mauve. 
Price on French Lilacs, above—Each, 45 cts.; 
(your choice) any 2 for 80 cts., postpaid. 
3098 Lilac, Persian Purple. One of the best known 
flowering shrubs and deserving of its wide popu¬ 
larity. Universally loved for its pleasing fra¬ 
grance and delicate colorings. Very fragrant. 
Each, 40 cts.; 3 for 75 cts., postpaid. 
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3094 
French Lilacs—Double 
Pink 
Beautiful Hardy Ornamental Flowering Shrubs and Hedge Plants 
Extra Selected, Well Developed, Bushy 2-Year-Old Plants. All Shrubs Are Sent Postpaid and Guaranteed Satisfactory. 
Shi’ubs are as much a part of the well balanced garden as the lawn ox' flower boi'dei's. Many of them are as decoi*ative as any ornamental foliage plant, 
while others are highly usefxxl as cut flowers, and a well-arranged planting presents an attractive appearance throughout the entire year. 
