8 
The Sarcoxie Nurseries Peony Fields 
Spirea Van Houttei, a fountain of white in May or June 
Shrubs, continued 
Quince, Japan; Cydonia japonica 
Beautiful in early spring, just as the leaves begin to unfold, 
with its five-petaled flowers 1 Yi in. across, a scarlet so bril¬ 
liant it is also called Burning Bush; foliage shining dark green, 
in autumn bronzy-red; branches thorny; small plants irregular 
in growth, becoming better shaped with age; plant in sun; 
prune after blooming; (3 to 6 ft.) 
Mail size, postpaid_ .15 each, 1.20 per 10 
12 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10 
Roses 
Roses are really shrubs and many of them are suitable for use 
in shrubbery plantings. Ideal and Orleans are excellent dwarf 
shrubs for all-summer bloom; F. J. Grootendorst is good 
where a taller variety may be used. Hugonis makes a fountain 
of yellow in early spring. Pink and Red Radiance are suffi¬ 
ciently tall and vigorous to use as all-summer blooming shrubs. 
For descriptions and prices see pages 17 to 21. 
Snowball, Common; Viburnum opulus sterile 
Covered in early May with clusters of white flowers forming 
a snowball 4 in. across; fall foliage bronzy-red; sun or partial 
shade; prune after blooming; (6 to 8 ft.) 
12 to 1 8 inches_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_ .50 each, 4.50 per 1G 
Spirea 
Their hardiness, thriftiness, profusion of bloom, graceful 
habit, neat foliage and general freedom from serious insects and 
diseases render them justly popular. The early blooming Spireas, 
after the bush attains good size, should have some of the old 
wood removed to the ground each year immediately after 
blooming. Prune the late blooming Spireas in early spring be¬ 
fore growth starts. When neglected for years it may be neces¬ 
sary to prune almost the entire plant to the ground. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer 
Rosy-crimson flowers in dense flat clusters in late May and at 
intervals until fall if the flower heads are cut off as they fade; 
dwarf, compact, upright habit; excellent for foundation and 
border plantings and for massing in front of larger shrubs; 
succeed with sun half the day; prune part of the old wood out 
each spring; (3 ft.) 
Mail size, postpaid_$0.15 each, $1.20 per 10 
12 to 15 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .30 each, 2.50 per 10 
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.) 
18 to 24 inches_.25 each, 2.00 per 10 
Spirea, continued 
Spirea Bumalda superba 
A low, spreading bush with flat-topped clusters of pink 
flowers in May and at intervals during summer; prune in ear¬ 
ly spring. 
Mail size, postpaid _ . 15 each, 1.20 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 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 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
Spirea Snow Garland; Spirea arguta multiflora 
Pure white flowers 1-3 in. across in clusters along the branches 
like a mantle of snow before the leaves expand; small, deep 
green leaves, in autumn yellow and orange; attains 4 to 5 ft.; 
useful for foundation and other plantings where a delicate foliage 
effect is desired. 
Mail size, postpaid _ . 15 each, 1.20 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 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 124 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_$0.15 each, $1.40 per 10 
15 to 18 inches_ .25 each, 2.00 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_ .35 each, 3.00 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 
Spirea Anthony Waterer is an excellent dwarf summer 
blooming shrub 
