PHILADELPHIA 
"MOCK ORANGE" 
GURNEY’S BIG 
SPIREA FAMILY 
The New Large Double 
Flowering Mock Orange 
• LARGE FLOWERING MOCK 
ORANGE (Mt. Blanc) 
This variety is the largest flowering variety 
that we are growing. The flowers are single, 
creamy-white, and are produced on the erect 
growing shrub in June. The foliage is very fine 
and small. This is an exceptionally, fine variety 
and one that should be included in all shrub 
groups. Grows to an ultimate height of 6 to 8 ft. 
Our supply this year is very heavy and, there¬ 
fore, is making our prices very low on this out¬ 
standing variety. 1-2 ft., 25c Each; 3 for 70c; 
5 for $1.00. 
• MOSS LOCUST 
(Rose Acacia) — An elegant shrub, with light 
green pinnate leaves and long graceful clusters of 
pea-shaped, rose-colored flowers in June, olten 
throughout the summer. Very hardy. Own roots 
(bush shape). 18-24 in., 30c Each; 3 for 85c; 
5 for $1.05. 
• RUSSIAN OLIVE 
(Elaea£nus Angustifolia) — While this plant 
really is a small tree, yet when it is kept pruned 
rather severely, it forms a most attractive shrub. 
Its foliage is of a remarkable silvery hue, show¬ 
ing up in striking contrast to that of the green 
of other shrubs or trees. It is admirable for tall 
backgrounds where unusual color tones are 
desired. It also is useful for hedges, either 
trimmed or untrimmed. 18-24 in., 3 for 40c; 
5 for 60c; 2-3 ft., 20c; 3 for 50c; 5 for 75c. 
• Hedging Prices, see Page 67. 
• JETBEAD—White Kerria 
(Rhodotypos Kerrioides) — A handsome, dis¬ 
tinct and useful shrub. Becomes 5 feet tall; 
branches upright; leaves long, pointed, deeply 
toothed. Flowers white, an inch across. Black 
nutlets retained throughout the winter. l/ 2 -2 ft., 
25c Ea.; 3 for 70c. 
One of Prof. Hansen’s hardy shrubs that has 
the bright colored leaves the entire season. They 
are used extensively in landscape planting and 
will lend color to any grouping. The leaves are a 
bright purplish red. Shrubs, 4-6 ft. tall. 2-4 ft., 
each, 35c; per 5, $1.50. 
12 CHOICE HARDY PHLOX 
For Only $1 . 75 
Your selection of Varieties from our big 
assortment on Page 73. 
• GURNEY'S SWEET MOCK ORANGE 
(Coronarius) —One of the older varieties of 
the Mock Orange, but a truly noble variety. A 
variety that is GOOD ENOUGH WITHOUT 
IMPROVING. The flowers are pure-white, very 
fragrant, and are borne very freely on the large 
shrub. This variety is extra hardy, grows about 
8 to 10 feet high and is one of the most popular 
shrubs planted today. 
Low Prices—Order Early— l>/ 2 -2 ft., 25c; 
3 for 60c; 5 for 95c. 2-3 ft., 30c; 3 for 
85c; 5 for $1.25. 
0 DWARF MOCK ORANGE 
(Lemolne) — A dwarf variety of the Syringa, 
growing at the most 3 to 4 feet high, bushing out 
to about that diameter and covered every spring 
with its clusters of large pure white and very fra¬ 
grant flowers. Fragrance equal to that of the 
orange blossoms. This variety is extremely 
hardy. With its fragrant flowers and glossy 
leaves, it is beautiful throughout the summer. 
12-18 in., 20c Each; 3 for 55c; 5 for 80c. 18-24 
in., 25c Each; 3 for 70c; 5 for $1.05. 
© VIRGINALIS 
A magnificent new variety. Moderately. tall, 
with good foliage and compact habit. The flow¬ 
ers double, are the largest, handsomest, and 
most sweetly fragrant of any known variety, 
with longest early and intermittent blooming 
season. Best known of the modern Mock Orange 
and gaining tremendous popularity the world 
over. 12-18 in., 30c Each; 3 for 80c; 5 for $1.25. 
2-3 ft., 40c Each; 3 for $1.10; 5 for $1.70. 
GURNEY'S CHOICE 
FERNLEAF SPIREA 
• SPIREA (Thunbergia) 
Covered in the early part of the season with 
clusters of feather white blossoms. This is one 
of the most ornamental of the Spirea. A valuable 
hardy plant. 12-18 in., 22c Each; 3 for 60c; 
5 for 90c. 18-24 in., 25c Each; 3 for 65c; 5 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
• GOLDEN SPIREA 
A rapid growing variety, 8 to 10 feet high, with 
masses of snowy white flowers drooping the 
branches with their weight; young foliage bright 
yellow, changing to golden bronze in fall. Heavy. 
1-2 ft., 25c Ea.; 3 for 65c; 5 for $1.00. 
• ASH LEAVED SPIREA 
(Spirea sorbifolia) —One of the earliest 
shrubs to come into leaf and flower in the Spring. 
Long spikes of white flowers in June and July. 
Leaves similar to the Mountain Ash. Entirely 
hardy. 1-2 ft., 25c Ea.; 3 for 70c; 5 for $1.00. 
© DOUBLE BRIDAL WREATH 
(Spirea Prunifolia) — This is the true Bridal 
Wreath. It is a dwarfish grower, compact, and 
makes a beautiful shrub without trimming. The 
flowers are white, very double rose-like rosettes 
and are very attractive in the spring of the year. 
The small plumlike foliage turns to a brilliant 
red in Autumn. This variety should not be 
planted very far north of Yankton, unless on the 
south side of the house. 1-1 V 2 ft., 25c Ea.; 3 
for 70c; 5 for $1.05. 1 / 2 -2 ft., 30c Ea.; 3 for 
80c; 5 for $1.25. 
Sully, Iowa April 23, 1935 
Your strawberries arrived this 
evening. When we opened the 
package I exclaimed that I had not 
seen such wonderful Strawberry 
Plants in all my life, such roots. 
The same was also true of other 
nursery stock sent last week. 
We have found where to order 
good, healthy nursery stock. 
R. W. V. 
• ANTHONY WATERER SPIREA 
A very popular low growing bush, becoming 2 
feet high and constantly in bloom all summer. 
Flower clusters large, flat topped and of deep 
rose color. Heavy. 12-18 in., 25c Each; 3 for 
60c; 5 for 90c. 
• BILLARD SPIREA 
(S. Billardia) — Tall, erect shrub with canes 
terminated by feathery plumes 5 to 8 inches long, 
of dainty pink color. A very hardy variety for 
the Northern Country. 1-2 ft., 24c; 3 for 65c; 
5 for $1.00. 2-3 ft., 30c; 3 for 80c; 5 for $1.25. 
• DWARF—RED FLOWERING SPIREA 
* (Spirea Collosa Rosea) —A dwarf, free-bloom¬ 
ing variety, producing large panicles of deep rosy 
blooms nearly all summer. It is a very attractive 
Spirea, has beautiful green foliage and one that 
should be included in your foundation or shrub 
collection plantings, makes a nice contrast with 
the Dwarf White Flowering Spirea listed below. 
Grows about four feet high. 12-18 in., 20c Each; 
3 for 55c; 5 for 80c. 18-24 in., 25c Each; 3 for 
70c; 5 for $1,05. 
• DWARF—WHITE FLOWERING 
SPIREA 
(Spirea col. alba) --Height, 24 inches. Cov¬ 
ered with white blossoms from spring until fall; 
very vigorous and attractive. Excellent for 
grouping with other shrubs or for foundation 
plantings. They can safely be planted under win¬ 
dows, etc., on account of their height. This plant 
may be cut to within two inches of the ground in 
the fall and will come up and blossom each 
season. 12-18 in., 25c Each; 3 for 70c; 5 for 
$1.00. 18-24 in., 30c Each; 3 for 85c; 5 for $1.25. 
GURNEY’S EVERBLOOMING 
PINK SPIREA 
• SPIREA FROEBELI 
A strong growing ever-blooming shrub, some¬ 
what similar to Anthony Waterer, but grows a 
trifle taller, with broader leaves. The flowers are 
more rose pink. Blooms from June till fall. The 
tips of the leaves are reddish-purple, making the 
bush much more attractive than the Anthony 
Hardier than the Anthony Waterer. l'/ 2 -2 ft 
20c Each; 3 for 55c; 5 for 90c. 2-3 ft., 25c Each’; 
3 for 65c; 5 for $1.00. 
Gurney’s-^Seventy Years Growing Hardy Nursery Stock for the Great North West at Fair Prices 
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