SHRUBS 
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LILAC (Continued) 
Persian. (Syringa Persica.) (M.) Has small slightly 
pointed leaves, on slender, straight branches. Bright 
purple flowers are borne in loose panicles a little later 
than the common purple variety. Each, 49c; 3 for $1.30. 
Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
Purple. (Syringa Vulgaris.) (M.) Lilac flowers which 
are of a delightful fragrance and borne in magnificent 
clusters in May. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. Postage, each, 
10c; 3 for 22c. 
Villosa. (M.) Large panicles of violet flowers shaded a 
pronounced pink. Blooms in June. Very bushy. Each, 
42c; 3 for $1.05. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
White. (Syringa Vulgaris Alba.) (M.) Pure white, very 
fragrant flowers. Handsome foliage. Each, 42c; 3 for 
$1.05. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
MAHONIA 
Mahonia. (Aquifolium.) Oregon Holly Grape. 3 to 4 
feet. A dwarf type of evergreen with broad bright 
green leaves. Yellow flowers followed by dark blue 
berries. The foliage turns to a reddish bronze color in 
the fall. Slow growing and must be planted in the 
shade to preserve its green color. Balled and burlapped. 
12 to 18 inches. Each, $2.15. 
MOCK ORANGE - Philadelphus 
Coronarius. (L.) Blooms in May, in very graceful sprays, 
slightly scented. Good for tall screens. Milk white 
flowers, in most cases, and beautiful for cutting. Each, 
42c; 3 for $1.05. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 17c. 
Virginal. (M .) This new variety of Mock Orange is very 
popular. The bush does grow moderately tall, the flow¬ 
ers are large, semi-double, sweetly scented. 2 to 3 feet. 
Each, 42c; 3 for $1.05. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 17c. 
Rose Acacia. (Robina Hispida.) 3 to 4 feet. A dwarf, 
bushy shrub; beautiful fern-like foliage with clusters 
of brilliant pink flowers in June. Hardy. 18 to 24 inch 
plants. Each, 48c; 3 for $1.25. Postage, each, 10c; 
3 for 22c. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
Althea. (Hibiscus Syriacus.) (8.) One of the best known 
shrubs with handsome, plain and variegated foliage. 
Used for screens, group and specimen planting. Large, 
double, rose-like flowers in bloom from August until 
frost. Colors red, pink, purple and white. Each, 39c; 
3 for $1.00. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
SNOWBALL 
Viburnum Dentatum. (Arrowwood.) (L.) Large, bushy 
shrub. Heart shaped leaves, bright green in summer, 
changing later to a rich purple and red. The handsome 
creamy-white flowers are followed by blue-black berries. 
2 to 3 feet. 
Viburnum Opulus. (High Bush Cranberry.) (L.) A tall 
flowering shrub bearing its balls of white flowers in 
great profusion during May and June. Clusters of 
scarlet fruit appear in the fall and stay on during the 
winter. 2 to 3 feet. 
Viburnum Opulus Sterile. (L.) The old fashioned snow¬ 
ball. Large, double, pure white flowers in May. A heavy 
bloomer. 2 to 3 feet. 
Snowball prices: All varieties, each, 42c; 3 for $1.15. 
Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 25c. 
SNOWBERRY - Symphoricarpos (2 to 3 feet.) 
Racemosus. (White Snowberry.) (S.) Inconspicuous 
rose-colored flowers in June and July, followed by large 
clusters of milk-white fruits which remain far into the 
winter. 
Chenaulti. (New Improved Coralberry.) Very small leaves. 
Graceful arching branches. Pink flowers; red fruit. 
Either variety: Each, 42c; 3 for $1.00. Postage, each, 
10c; 3 for 25c. 
POTENTILLA 
Cinquefolia. A very attractive and graceful shrub. Dwarf 
in growth, can be planted in a sunny or shady place, 
but does best in cool, moist places. Bright yellow flowers 
throughout the summer. 18 to 24 inches. Each, 48c; 
3 for $1.29. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
SPIREA 
All of the Spireas bloom with a riotous extravagance 
which makes them quite striking. Their individual style, 
color and habits of growth differ so markedly that a collec¬ 
tion of varieties will insure bloom the entire season and 
still avoid the monotony of repetition. 
Anthony Waterer. (D.) Beautiful dark small foliage; 
dense rounded growth; and large, brilliant rosy crimson 
corymbs of long blooming season, at its best in mid¬ 
summer. Much used for foundation plantings and low 
borders. Each, 44c; 3 for $1.10. Postage, each, 10c; 
3 for 17c. 
Billiardi. (S.) A strong grower; dull green foliage, dense 
panicles of bright pink flowers. Blooms during July and 
August and occasionally during the fall. Each, 43c; 
3 for $1.10. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 17c. 
Froebeli. (D.) Similar to Anthony Waterer; grows a lit¬ 
tle taller; the flowers are more of a rose-pink and blooms 
from June until fall. On account of its purplish bronze 
foliage, it is extensively planted for color effect. Each, 
39c; 3 for $1.00. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 17a 
Korean Spirea. (Trichocarpa.) A new hardy spirea that 
blooms a little later than the Van Houtte. Large dome 
shaped clusters of pure white flowers. 2 to 3 feet. 
Each, 48c; 3 for $1.25. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
Prunifolia, True Bridal Wreath. (D.) Beautiful white 
flowers, double and very profuse. Foliage scarlet in 
autumn. Each, 46c; 3 for $1.19. Postage, each, 10c; 
3 for 22c. 
Van Houtte. (S.) This is one of the finest ornamental 
shrubs in our whole collection, and much used in all 
good landscape work. Its branches droop with singular 
grace under their white burden of flowers in late spring. 
Each, 36c; 3 for 80c. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
SWEET SCENTED SHRUB 
Calycanthus. (Floridus.) (M.) The wood is fragrant with 
dark green foliage. Flowers are of a rare chocolate 
color, having an exquisite pineapple fragrance. Blooms 
from June throughout the season. Thrives well in a 
shady location. 2 to 3 feet. Each, 45c; 3 for $1.19. 
Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
SUMAC 
Rhus Typhina. (Staghorn Sumac.) (L.) A large shrub or 
tree with furry branches. Greenish flowers in June and 
July. Foliage turns crimson and purple in the fall, fol¬ 
lowed by scarlet fruits. 2 to 3 feet. Each, 48c; 3 for 
$1.25. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
TAMARIX 
Odessana. (Caspian Tamarix.) (M.) The foliage is a 
bluish green, the flowers are of a delicate pink; blooms 
in July and often again in August and September. 2 to 
3 feet. Each, 55c; 3 for $1.40. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 
22c. 
Hispida. (Spanish Tamarix.) (M.) Flowers are bright 
coral-pink, foliage of a light silvery green; blooms during 
June and July; very popular. 2 to 3 feet. Each, 55c; 
3 for $1.40. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
WEIGELA 
Beautiful shrubs that bloom in May, June and July. 
The flowers are produced in so great profusion as to almost 
entirely hide the foliage. 
Diervilla. (Eva Rathke.) (M.) A charming new Wei- 
gela; flowers brilliant crimson, a beautiful, distinct, 
clear shade. 2 to 3 ft. Each, 46c; 3 for $1.10. Post¬ 
age, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
Variegated. (S.) An exceedingly pretty variety, the 
variegation being very distinct. 2 to 3 feet. Each, 46c; 
3 for $1.10. Postage, each, 10c; 3 for 22c. 
WINGED BURNING BUSH 
Euonymus Alatus. (M.) A beautiful and unusual shrub. 
Yellow flowers in May and June; bright shiny foliage 
that turns a rosy red in autumn. The bark has a corky 
appearance. Hardy and will grow close to walls. 2 to 
3 feet. Each, 79c; 3 for $2.00. Postage, each, 10c; 
3 for 22c. 
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