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The Sarcoxie Nurseries Peony Fields 
Shrubs , continued 
Spirea, continued 
Spirea Billardi Pink 
Small fuzzy pink flowers in narrow, dense, upright finger¬ 
like clusters 5 to 8 in. long at the tips of the branches in early 
summer: upright habit; prefers moist situations; prune out some 
old wood in early spring; (3 to 5 ft.) 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each, 1.20 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_.25 each, 2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_.30 each, 2.50 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_.40 each, 3.50 per 10 
Spirea Froebeli; Froebel Spirea 
Similar to Anthony Waterer but with broader, darker leaves, 
and about 4 ft. tall; autumn foliage green overlaid bronzy-red. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each, 1.20 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_$0.25 each, $2.25 per 10 
24 to 30 inches_ .35 each, 3.00 per 10 
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. 
Mail size, postpaid_ .20 each, 1.50 per 10 
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_ .45 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 1J4 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_$0.1 5 each, $1.40 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
18 ot 24 inches_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10 
24 to 30 inches_ .40 each, 3.50 per 10 
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_$0.15 each, $1.20 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 
5 to 6 feet_ .50 each, 4.50 per 10; 40.00 per 100 
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.) 
Amurensis. Blue-green foliage; flowers in clusters at the tips 
of the branches in latter summer. 
Hispida. Bluish-green foliage; flowers clustered at the ends 
of the branches in mid to latter summer. 
3 to 4 feet_.50 each, 4.50 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. 
18 to 24 inches_.30 each, 2.50 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_.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 1 % 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 and light pink with variegated 
foliage. 
Mail size, postpaid_. 1 5 each, 1.20 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_.25 each, 2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_.35 each, 3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_.45 each, 4.00 per 10 
Weigela Eva Rathke. Brilliant carmine-red; grows about 4 
feet high; prune after blooming to make it bushier; will grow 
in partial shade. 
18 to 24 inches_.35 each, 3.00 per 10 
Witch-Hazel, Vernal; Hamamelis vernalis 
Valued for its odd flowers with 4 narrow, twisted petals 1/2 
to 5/8 in. long, light yellow, often red toward the base, which 
appear during the mild days in Jan. to March; fragrant; at¬ 
tains a height of about 6 ft. 2 to 3 ft., 40c each. 3 to 4 ft., 
60c each. 
The Perfume Garden 
With just a little forethought our gardens may have so 
many desirable features. We may have a garden for cut flow¬ 
ers, a garden of harmonious and contrasting colors, a garden 
for beauty the year around. Why not a Perfume Garden? The 
following are a few of the fragrant flowers: Fragrantissima 
Honeysuckle, Vernal Witch Hazel, White Fringe, Lilacs, Vir¬ 
ginal Mock Orange, Butterfly Bush. Calycanthus, Roses, Water 
Lilies, Clematis paniculata, Hall Japanese Honeysuckle, Wister¬ 
ia, Albizzia Julibrissin or Mimosa Tree, Peonies, Irises, Vio¬ 
lets, Pinks, Sweet Williams, Regal Lilies. 
