OSCAR H. WILL & CO., BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA 
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SPIREA, Van Houtte or Bridal Wreath, This is 
the most graceful of ail the Spireas. In June 
it is a complete mass of small white flowers, 
well placed among its drooping branches. It 
is excellent as a specimen plant or for use in 
shrubbery cluster. 12 to 18 in., each, 25c; 10, 
82.00; 18 to 24 in., each, 20c; 10, 82.50. 
SPIREA, Billiard!. A hardy, vigorous growing 
shrub with flowers in terminal rose-colored 
and white spikes blooming from midsummer 
until frost. Grows to a height of from 5 to 7 
feet. 2 to 3 ft., each, 30c; 10, $2.75. 
SPIREA, Alba or Sallcifolia. This is a hardy 
native and the only native spirea in North Da¬ 
kota. = Resembles very closely the Billiardi ex¬ 
cept that the blossoms are always white. 12 
to 18 in., each, 30c; 10 for $2.75. 
SPIREA, Arguta. A beautiful hardy spirea. 
which has given excellent results at the Great 
Plains Station at Mandan. The earliest of the 
spireas, blooming be¬ 
fore Van Houtte, flow- 
Van Houtte Spirea at Home of A. L. Truax, Crosby, N. D. 
ers in massed umbels, color white. 12 to IS in., each, 30c; 10', $2.75. 
SPIREA, Thunbergii, A very early blooming sort, even ahead of the arguta and 
with us somewhat hardier than the latter, and more dwarf. Maximum height, 
5 ft. 2 to 3 ft., each, 45c; 5, $2.00. 
SPIREA, Froebeli. Blooms in midsummer. This is a spirea of the bumalda type 
but somewhat larger than Anthony Waterer and in our opinion better adapted 
to more severe conditions. Flowers are a handsome pinkish red, a trifle 
lighter than the Waterer. Blooms on new wood and remains in flower for a 
long period. 12 to 18 in., each, 30c; 10, $2.50. 
SPIREA, Sorbaria. The ash-leaved spirea resembling a Mountain Ash in appear¬ 
ance. A most distinctive shrub with its large plumes of white and its distinct 
and handsome foliage. Much of the wood dies back in the Winter and new 
wood shoots up very early, upon which are borne the masses of flowers during 
the month of July. IS to 24 in., each, 40c; 10 1 , $3.75. 
SPIREA, Opulifolia (Ninebark). A very hardy and handsome shrub attaining a 
height of 4 to 6 feet, bears flat clusters of handsome white flowers in early 
July and these turn to red seed containers which add to the appearance of the 
shrub during most of the summer. 2 to 3 ft., each, 50c; 10, $4.50. 
BUFFALO or YELLOW FLOWERING CURRANT—RIBES AUREUM. One of the 
very hardiest and best shrubs fok the Northwest, a native of our Little Missouri 
Bad Lands. In early May it is covered with very fragrant and handsome yel¬ 
low flowers which are succeeded by a large black fruit that makes excellent 
jelly or jam, and is exceedingly ornamental as well. Foliage takes on bright 
shades in the Fall. 2 to 3 ft., each, 35c; 10, $3.00. 
BLACK HAW or SHEEPBERRY—VIBURNUM LENTAGO. Another handsome 
native viburnum which attains a height of six to ten feet. Bears white flowers 
In flat clusters followed by blue black berries which remain through the 
winter Thick glossy leaves take on beautiful colors and shades in autumn. 
12 to 18 in., each, 30c; 10, $2.75 
HOPA RED FLOWERING CRAB. This is one of Prof. Hansen s productions, and 
a most beautiful ornamental. It will attain the height of a small tree in time. 
Yellow Flowering Currant 
Siberian Flowering 
Almond 
In May it is a mass of dark crimson blossoms, the foliage has a distinct reddish 
tinge and the small fruits have the same handsome crimson color and are borne 
j in profusion. Each, 45c; 10, $4.00. 
RED BERRY ELDER, This type of elder is fully as handsome as the black and 
our stock is grown from Manitoba seed so that it should prove even hardier in 
the Northwest. Very similar to the other type except that the berries are bright 
red instead of black. 3 to 4 ft., each, 35c; 10, $3.00. 
SIBERIAN DWARF FLOWERING ALMOND. This is the strain introduced by 
Professor Hansen. A very dwarf plant not growing taller than 3 feet or a little 
more Is exceedingly hardy and drought resistant, being a native of the driest 
parts' of Siberia. It is a mass of bright pink flowers in early Spring which last 
for some three weeks, very fragrant and fine for cutting Also handsome on 
account of the Fall colors of its foliage. A beautiful low hedge. 12 to 18 in., 
each, 35c; 10, $3.00 ; 25, $7.00. 
RED OSIER DOGWOOD—CORNUS 
STOLONIFERA. This is the hand¬ 
some, red-barked dogwood which 
lends so much color to the winter landscape along our 
streams in western North Dakota. Hardier than the 
Siberian dogwood, it is fully as beautiful. Bears flat clus¬ 
ters of fragrant white flowers in early summer, followed 
by small white berries. The autumn colors are brilliant. 
Also known as kinni-kinneck or Indian tobacco. 18 to 24 
in., each, 30c; 10, $2,50. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM—PRUNUS TRILOBA. Large, 
double rose flowers, thickly clustered, blooming before 
leaves appear. Large three-lobed leaves. The most orna¬ 
mental early flowering shrub. Size 3 to 4 ft., each, 45c; 
5 for $2.00. 
For Nanking Cherry (Chinese Bush Cherry) See Page 75. 
MAY DAY TREE. A handsome Siberian shrub resembling 
our chokecherry but blooming much earlier. In fact its 
leaves and blossoms are about the earliest thing to appear 
in the Spring. Flowers in elongated clusters and very fra¬ 
grant. In blossom the tree is a mass of feathery white 
plumes. 2 to 3 ft. transplanted, each, 35c; 10, $3.00. 
SILVERBERRY—E LAE AGNUS ARGENTEA. The American 
cousin of the Russian olive. A less rank growing shrub, 
with many small yellow blossoms in the Spring of great 
fragrance. The unusual silvery color gives it great value 
in combination beds. 2 to 3 ft., each, 35c; 10 for $3.00. 
