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The Sarcoxie Nurseries Peony Fields 
Shrubs, continued 
Spirea, continued 
Spirea Korean; Spirea trichocarpa 
A new Spirea with larger flowers than Van Houttei and 
blooms a little later. It grows 4 to 6 ft. tall forming a dome¬ 
shaped shrub; very hardy; prune after blooming. 
18 to 24 inches_$0.25 each, $2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_ .35 each, 3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_ .50 each, 4.00 per 10 
Spirea Thunbergi; Thunberg’s Spirea 
Its graceful spreading and arching branches are covered with 
many small, pure white flowers in clusters before the leaves are 
developed; leaves very narrow, 1 to 134 in. long, light green, 
in autumn orange and scarlet. The light green, fine feathery 
foliage effect makes Thunbergi suitable for nearby plantings 
where shrubs of coarse texture would be out of place; prune 
after blooming; grows 3 to 5 ft. high. 
Mail size, postpaid_ $0.15 each, $1.40per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
18 ot 24 inches_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10 
Spirea Van Houttei, a fountain of white in May or June 
Spirea Van Houttei; Van Houtte’s Bridal Wreath 
A fountain of white in May, its arching branches covered 
with clusters of small flowers; the graceful drooping habit and 
neat, dense foliage make it attractive throughout the season; 
excellent for grouping, as a background for lower shrubs, a 
foreground for taller shrubs, a screen, or as a specimen plant; 
each spring after blooming prune some of the old canes to the 
ground; grows 6 to 7 ft. high. 
Mail size, postpaid__$0.1 5 each, $1.25 per 10; 
18 to 24 inches_ .15 each, 1.25 per 10; $9.00 per 100 
2 to 3 feet_ .20 each, 1.60 per 10; 13.00 per 100 
3 to 4 feet_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10; 18.00 per 100 
4 to 5 feet_ .40 each, 3.50 per 10; 30.00 per 100 
Sumac, Staghorn; Rhus typhina 
Leaf stems 10 to 24 in. long with 11 to 31 leaflets; flow¬ 
ers greenish, fruit crimson, in clusters; valued chiefly for its 
gorgeous autumn colors, crimson, orange and scarlet. 
2 to 3 feet_$0.30 each, $2.50 per 10 
Syringa, see Lilac 
Mock Orange is also sometimes called Syringa. 
Tamarix; Tamarisk 
Grown mainly for their delicate feathery foliage, in general 
effect somewhat resembling Asparagus; very small pink flowers; 
prune severely each year to maintain continuous supply of new 
wood; (8 to 15 ft.) 
3 to 4 feet_$0.45 each, $4.00 per 10 
Wayfaring Tree; Viburnum lantana 
An upright tree-like shrub; small white flowers in clusters 2 
to 3 in. across in latter spring; bright red berries changing to 
black. 
2 to 3 feet_$0.40 each, $3.50 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_ .50 each, 4.00 per 10 
Weigela; Diervilla 
Wide spreading bushes, most kinds reaching a height of 6 to 
8 ft., and covered with a profusion of trumpet shaped flowers 
about 134 inches long in mid May; best in groups or for corn¬ 
ers where they can be given plenty of room; prefer full sun ex¬ 
cept Eva Rathke; prune after blooming. 
Colors, Light Pink, Rose, Carmine-red. 
Weigela Eva Rathke. Brilliant carmine-red; grows about 4 
feet high; prune after blooming to make it bushier; will grow 
in partial shade. 
Prices of above Weigelas 
18 to 24 inches_$0.30 each, $2.50 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_ .35 each, 3.00 per 10 
r Privet for hedging 
Plant 10 to 12 in. apart. Prune back to within 4 to 6 in. 
of the ground to make them branch low and thickly. The sec¬ 
ond spring if not sufficiently thick they may be again pruned 
back a little higher. After that prune to keep the hedge the 
height and width desired, usually about three times a year. 
Avoid any severe pruning after the middle of August. 
50 or more at 100 rate. 
Amoor River North Privet; Ligustrum amurense 
A rapid growing Privet of upright habit, rapidly taking the 
place of California as it is reliably hardy here. 
Prices each 
in lots 
of 
100 
250 
500 
yr., 12-18 
in., 3 
canes 
up - 
.07 
• 06H 
.06 
yr., 18-24 
in., 3 
canes 
up 
.10 
.09 
.08 
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