GURNEY’S BIG 
SPIREA FAMILY 
ASH LEAVED SPIREA (Spirea sorbifolla) 
— 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. 
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. 
BILLARDI SPIREA (S. BiUardia)—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 at¬ 
tractive 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. Covered 
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 windows, 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. 
SNOW GARLAND SPIREA (Arguta)— 
The earliest blooming Spirea, growing 5 ft. tall. 
Slender and graceful form with delicate leaves. 
Pure white flowers are produced in great pro¬ 
fusion. Prices: 2-yr. field-grown plants 35c 
Each; 3-yr. 50c Each. 
GURNEY’S CHOICE 
FERN LEAF SPIREA 
SPIREA (Thunbergla) — Covered in the 
early part of the season with clusters of feather 
white blossoms. This is one of the most orna¬ 
mental 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. 
SPIREA FROEBELI—A strong growing 
ever-blooming shrub, somewhat 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. 1-2 ft., 20c Each; 
3 for 55c; 5 for 90c. 
BRIDAL WREATH 
Spirea Van Houttei (Bridal Wreath) 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Commonly known as the Bridal Wreath, the 
most desirable and popular of shrubs especially 
for the cold Northwest. They are rapid growers 
producing flowers the next year after planting 
and continuing each spring, being a mass of 
white, borne on long, drooping stems. After the 
flowers are gone, they are followed by very 
attractive foliage remaining throughout the 
season. Blooming period about Memorial Day. 
The Spirea Van Houttei is used as specimen 
shrubs, hedges or to cover, objectionable spots 
in the ground. Can be trimmed or shaped to 
any height or desirable shape wanted. For 
hedge work they should be planted about 18 
inches apart in the row. It is a veritable snow 
bank on each Memorial Day. Remember, this 
is absolutely hardy anywhere in the Northwest. 
Heavy 2 and 3-year old. 18-24 in., 20c each; 
5 for 90c; 10 for $1.50. 2-3 ft., 25c ea.; 5 for 
$1.10; 10 for $1.75. 3-4 ft., 30c ea.; 5 for $1.25; 
10 for $2.10. 
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. 
GURNEY GREENHOUSES 
GURNEY GROWN VEGETABLE PLANTS—FOR BETTER RESULTS IN 1937 
GURNEY’S STURDY GROWN 
VEGETABLE PLANTS 
Tomato Plants 
Earliana Bison 
Earlibell John Baer 
Stone Ponderosa 
Marglobe, Golden Yellow, Red and Yellow Pear. 
Per Doz. 25c; Per 100, $1.00. Prepaid. 
300—$2.00; 500—$3.00; 1000—$5.00. Express 
Collect. 
Frost Proof Cabbage 
Ballhead Wakefield 
Early Dutch Copenhagen 
Prices 200 for $1.00, postpaid. 2 doz. 35c. 
500 for $2.00. Express Collect. 
Sweet Potato Plants 
Nancy Hall Porto Rico 
100 plants. . .$1.00 300 plants.$2.00 
500 plants... 3.00 1000 plants. 5.00 
All Postpaid. 
Sweet Pepper Plants — California Wonder, 
Harris Early, Pimento Cayenne. 
Per doz., 25c; Per 100, $1.50. Postpaid. 
Egg Plant — Improved, New York Purple. 
Per doz. 25c; per 100, $1.50. 
Cauliflower—Earliest market. 
Per doz., 25 cents; per 100, $1.00. 
Ground Cherry Plants—25c per doz.; 
per 100, $1.50. 
NOTICE 
All vegetable plants will be shipped in 
season unless date of shipment is 
specified. 
SPECIAL 
1937 BEDDING PLANT COLLECTION 
3 Geraniums; 3 Petunias; 
3 Foliage plants; 3 Vines 
3 Lobelias; 3 Lantanas 
All 18 Plants for only $2.00 Postpaid 
These are all sturdy and well developed 
plants; and should plant a box 3 to 4 feet 
in length nicely. 
Mastodon Pansies—Giant blooms, strong 
plants. 25 for $1.00 or 100 for $3.50. Post¬ 
paid. 
Annual Seedlings—Transplanted and bushy 
plants ready to plant but of doors. 
Asters; Single Petunias; Snapdragons; Ver¬ 
benas; Salvia; all colors and mixed. Per doz., 
50c; per 100, $3.50. 
Lobelia—Low bushy plants with masses of 
small blue flowers. Fine for borders and boxes. 
20c each; 3 for 50c; or 8 for $1.00. 
Coleus—15 beautiful colors. 20c each or 3 
for 50c and 8 for $1.00. 
Fuchsias—Black Knight, dark center. 
Little Beauty—the most outstanding fuchsia 
of the past ten years, pink center and loads of 
flowers. 30c each or 4 for $1.00. 
Geraniums—Radio Red—Best all around red 
Mme. Landry—Large Salmon. Missouri—Large 
Scarlet. Buchner—White. 25c each;„4 for 90c; 
per doz., $2.00. 
Wyona Geranium—Giant blooms of bright 
salmon color; one of the best in geraniums. 35c 
each; 3 for 90c. 
Pansy Geraniums—Flowers resemble the 
pansy; Blooming size—35 cents; 3 for $1.00. 
Martha Washingtons—In shades of laven¬ 
der; red and pink; 40 cents each; 3 for $1.00. 
Lantana—A very hardy bedding plant and 
one of the most prolific bloomers when given 
proper care; colors of pink and orange combina¬ 
tions. Each, 30c; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.00. 
Vinca vines—Variegated ivory and green. 
For window boxes and urns. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c or 6 for $1.00. 
Dracaena Indivisa—Grasslike palm for cen¬ 
ter of cemetery vases and porch urns. 25c each; 
3 for 60c. 
Petunias—In bud or bloom in colors of Deep 
pink; blue purple, White star; Fringed pink. 
25 cents each; 3 for 50 cents or $1.50 per Doz. 
Double Petunias—From seed in colors of 
pink; purple and mixed. 30 cents each; 3 for 60 
cents; 6 for $1.00. 
English and Hahns Ivy—35 cents each; 
3 for 90 cents. 
Asparagus Sprengerll and Plumosus (Fea¬ 
ther fern). 25c each; 3 for 60 cents. 
Annual Carnation Plants—Red; White; 
Pink and Variegated. Each 20c; 3 for 50c. 
Shipping of all bedding plants will 
start about the first of May unless other¬ 
wise specified. All prices on greenhouse 
plants are postpaid except as noted. 
For Flowers, for Hedge, For Ornament or Beauty — Spireas 
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