West Grove, Penna.^ 
Harpy Shrubs 
The beautiful Spirea Van Houttel 
Japan Snowball (Viburnum pllcatum) See page 52 
Salvia Grecirii. New. This hardy Salvia blooms pro- 
'-—.* fusely for two months in early spring 
and again in the fall. Color is soft cerise-crimson. Winter 
protection is necessary in the northern states. 25 cts., postpaid; 
larger size, 50 cts., by express. 
Styrax Japonica. 
Blooms in June and July and grows 8 to 
10 feet. A valuable shrub from Japan, 
g rows neat and compact in tree form and is covered all over with 
snowy white, bell-shaped flowers; very handsome and quite 
hardy. l-yr. size, 15c. ea., ppd.; 2-yr., 35c.; 3-yr., 50c., by exp. 
Wayfaring Tree 
(Viburnum Lantana). Grows 5 to 6 feet. 
Bears beautiful white flowers, followed 
by berries that become pink, red and black in turn as they 
ripen. Useful for planting singly or in groups, i-yr. size, 15 cts. 
each, postpaid; 2-yr., 35 cts. each, by express. 
White Fringe (Chionanthus Virginica). Grows 8 to 10 feet. 
-— In June the graceful, lace-like, white flowers 
hang in drooping panicles between the rich dark leaves, and 
come in such profusion as almost to hide the foliage, i-yr. size, 
20c. each, postpaid; 2-yr., 35c. each; 3-yr., 50c., by express. 
FIVE CHOICEST SPIREAS 
Van Houtte’s Spirea. Blooms in May and June 
and grows 5 to 6 feet in height. An immense 
bloomer, with pure snow-white flowers, borne in 
plume-shaped clusters all over the plant, as shown 
111 the illustration above. This Spirea makes an 
exceedingly attractive hedge. 
Anthony Waterer. The perpetual-blooming Red 
Spirea. A fine, hardy, perpetual-blooming shrub; 
makes nice, shapely bushes 2 to 3 feet high; 
begins to bear its large, flat clusters of rich, 
rosy red flowers almost as soon as planted and 
continues blooming at short intervals all through 
1 he summer and fall. Makes fine single specimens, 
or may be used for ornamental hedges, etc. 
Ilrldal Wreath Spirea {S. prunifolia). Flowers 
white and double like little roses, borne in 
great profusion the whole length of the branches; 
blooms early in spring and is always greatly ad¬ 
mired. 
Hidden Spirea ( S. aurea). Golden yellow foli- 
.ige and small, white flowers; contrasts splendidly 
with the other Spireas. 
Illue Spirea ( Caryopteris Mastacanthus, or Ver¬ 
bena Shrub). This is the finest blue-flowering shrub 
we have; makes neat, compact bushes, 18 inches to 
1 feet high; begins to bloom in August and continues 
loaded with lovely sky-blue flowers until frost. 
1 'he foliage has a peculiar, spicy fragrance. 
Prices of Spireas: l-yr. size, 15c. each; larger size, 
25c. each, ppd.; 2-yr. size, 35c.; 3-yr. size, 50c., by 
FREE-FLOWERING WEIGELAS 
They may be planted singly or in 
groups, in the sun or shade, and are always 
satisfactory. They make a broad, vigorous 
growth 5 to 8 feet in height. In the spring 
the entire branches are covered with white, 
pink or red, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
The above 5 Spireas in l-yr. size 
for 50c.; larger size, $1, postpaid; 
1 5 in 2-yr. size for $1.25, by express. _ 
*0 FF ER > 55 
Candida. Flowers pure white, boms 
in great clusters in June and occasior- 
ally throughout the summer. This shrcO 
is easily grown and the foliage is hand¬ 
some always. (See cut.) 
Rathke. The everblooming Wei - 
gela. It has splendid foliage, and th 1 
lovely, dark red flowers with creamy 
white markings produce an effect not 
to be had in any other shrub. The flow¬ 
ers are produced continuously through¬ 
out the entire growing season. 
Rosea. Makes a large, handsome bush, 
with rose-pink flowers in great profusion. 
Variegated-leaved. The flowers are 
clear pink. Foliage is very attrac¬ 
tive, being bordered with creamy white; 
desirable for planting among your 
dark-leaved shrubbery, to lighten it 
and also give variety to your collection. 
Price: 15c. each, postpaid; 2-yr. size, 
35c.; 3-yr. size, 50c., by express. 
CCo The above 4 In 
^vll WwCl l-yr. size for 50 
cts., postpaid.* 2-yr., the 4 for $1.25; 3-yr , 
the 4 for $1.75, by express. 
Weigela Candida 
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