TAMARIX 
Tamarix (Feather Tree). This shrub 
should be in a class by itself. Grows from 
6 to 10 ft. tall. Has red bark; fine 
feathery, blue-green foliage; bright, coral- 
pink plume flowers from June to August. 
Ideal for groups, background or around 
rock gardens. 2-3 ft., 25c each; 3-4 ft., 
30c each; 4-5 ft., 40c each. 
VIBURNUM 
This class of shrubs contains many 
varieties for many uses, from dwarfs to 
the real tall plants. Foliage colors 
bright crimson in early Autumn. 
Viburnum Dentatum (Arrow W ood). 
Grows to 10 or 12 ft., upright. Flowers 
creamy white, in May and June, followed 
by clusters of blue-black berries. Foli¬ 
age colors nicely in fall. Best for back¬ 
ground or clumps. 2-3 ft., 30c each; 3-4 
ft., 40c each. 
Viburnum Lantana. Grows from 8 to 10 
ft., upright, with soft lantana-like leaves. 
Blossoms in May followed by berries that 
turn blue-black as they ripen. Ideal for 
tall clumps or background planting. 2-3 
ft., 35c each; 3-4 ft., 45c each. 
Viburnum Lentago (Sheep Berry). Up¬ 
right and compact. Flowers inconspicu¬ 
ous, followed by black berries in clusters 
in summer. Foliage turns brightest crim¬ 
son in fall. Very good for screen or 
background when space is limited. 2-3 
ft., 30c each; 3-4 ft., 40c each. 
Viburnum Opulus Americana (Highbush 
Cranberry). Grows to 10 ft. Foliage 
large, irregular, dark green. Flowers 
white, inconspicuous, but very fragrant, 
SNOWBALL 
WEIGELIA 
in May, followed by large clusters of 
bright red berries, which remain all 
winter. The best plant for natural plant¬ 
ing in clumps, background or screen. 
2-3 ft., 25c each; 3-4 ft., 35c each; 4-5 
ft., 50c each. 
Viburnum Opulus Nana (Dwarf Cran¬ 
berry). Very dwarf, compact shrub from 
18-24 in. at maturity. Dark green leaves, 
small red berries. 8-12 in., 30c each; 
12-15 in., 35c each. 
Viburnum Sterile (Snowball). The old- 
fashioned snowball. Grows from 8 to 
10 ft. and produces a wealth of large, 
white, ball-like flowers in May. 2-3 ft., 30c 
each; 3-4 ft., 45c each. 
WEIGELIA 
Weigelia Eva Rathke (Red Weigelia). 
Grows from 3 to 4 ft. Blossoms crimson, 
bell-shaped, along stems in June. Smaller 
than other Weigelias, spreading in growth. 
Will thrive in light soil where partially 
sheltered. Good for group planting in 
borders. 2-3 ft., 35c each; 3-4 ft., 50c 
each. 
Weigelia Floribunda (Crimson Weigelia). 
The hardiest of the red Weigelias. Tall 
upright growing producing deep crim¬ 
son flowers from Spring until fall. 12-18 
in., 25c each; 18-24 in., 30c each; 2-3 ft., 
35c each. 
Weigelia Rosea (Pink Weigelia). Taller 
and more bushy than Eva Rathke, also 
more hardy. Blossoms pink. Good for 
group or background planting. 2-3 ft., 
30c each; 3-4 ft., 35c each. 
SEE INDEX IN BACK OF BOOK 
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