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Robert S. Griswold Seed and Floral Co, 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS—Continued 
NEW RED 
LEAVED JAPAN¬ 
ESE BARBERRY— 
Just like Barberry 
Thunbergii except 
that the leaves 
and twigs are a 
brilliant flaming 
red throughout 
the entire grow¬ 
ing season pro¬ 
vided the bush is 
planted where it 
will get plenty of 
sunlight. 9 to 12 
in. 25c each. 
PUSSY WIL- Red Leaf Barberry 
LOW —Small shrub with upright branches; leaves light green, covered 
with hairs; the large catkins which appear early in spring are very silky 
and conspicuous; 18 to 24 in. 45c each. 
OLD FASHIONED SNOWBALL— Grows about 6 to 8 ft. tall. This is the 
old fashioned Snowball that grows almost everywhere and always 
flowers so abundantly. Beautiful and should be in everyone's yard. 
12 to 18 in. size. 35c each. 
SPIREA (Van Houtte), "Bridal Wreath" —One of the most popular 
shrubs; the branches are very graceful and drooping when in full bloom, 
the leaves are almost covered with masses of white flowers; grows about 
6 to 8 feet high in good ground. 2 to 3 ft. size, 25c each; 10 for $2.00; 
3 to 4 ft. clump, 35c each. 
SPIREA (Anthony Waterer) —A new crimson flowered variety; it makes 
a low, compact bush 15 to 18 inches high and is covered nearly the 
whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers; 
12 to 15 in., 25c. 
SPIREA THUNBERGI, Snow Garland. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. A Japan¬ 
ese variety of medium size, with narrow, delicate leaves and a profusion 
of small white flowers in early summer. Leaves narrow, bright green, 
turning in autumn to brilliant shades of orange and scarlet; makes good 
hedge; 12 to 18 in. Each 35c. 
TAMARIX—A very graceful shrub clothed with soft, feathery, cedar- 
like foliage; blooms freely, the branches fairly covered with small spikes 
of dainty pink flowers; 18 to 24 in. size. 35c each. 
WEIGELA (Rosea)—6 ft.; blooms in June; erect growing when young, 
gradually spreading and drooping; the beautiful rose colored flowers are 
of wide trumpet shape borne in clusters thickly along the branches; 
18 to 24 in. size. 35c each. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW —The popular golden barked Weeping Wil¬ 
low of drooping habit and beautiful form; 4 to 5 ft. 90c each 
HEDGE PLANTS 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET —Hardy; foliage glossy green and holds its color 
well till late fall; will stand shearing to any extent; 6 to 12 in. well 
branched. 10c each; 75c lor 10; $1.50 for 25; $5.00 for 100. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI (Japanese Barberry) —Bright green, oval leaves 
that turn to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall; slender, grace¬ 
ful branches, protected by thorns, are lined with little scarlet berries; 
valuable for a low hedge. Transplants, 12 to 18 in. 20c each; $1.50 for 10; 
$12.50 per 100. Hedge Size Seedlings, 12 to 15 in. 85c for 10; $6.00 for 100. 
MULBERRY (Russian) —The well known hedge plant; must be pruned 
often; 12 to 18 in. 5c each; 30c for 10; $2.00 per 100. 
SPIREA, Bridal Wreath —12 to 18 in. hedge size, $1.00 for 10; $9.00 
per 100. 
CHINESE ELM— 2 to 3 ft. seedlings, 25 for $1.20; 50 for $2.25; 100 for 
$4.00. 3 to 4 ft. seedlings, 25 for $2.00; 50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.00. 
Spirea Van Houtte—"Bridal Wreath" 
