SMOKE TREE (Rhus; Purple Fringe). A noticeably spreading shrub or 
small tree with large round leaves. Covered in midsummer with a 
mistlike cloud of very small flowers. These panicles are light lavender, 
last long, and from a distance they give one the impression of a cloud 
of smoke hanging over the bush. Very odd, aristocratic looking shrub 
that will add much to any garden. Hardy in Minnesota. 
2 to 3 ft., 75c; 3 to 4 ft., $1.00 
SPIREA Anthony Waterer. Very dwarf, for planting in front of taller 
shrubs. Best dwarf. Large brilliant rosy corymbs of flowers at their best 
in midsummer. Covered with red flowers from June to September. 
6 to 12 in., 35c each; 10 for $2.50 
S. Billiardi. A tall growing Spirea reaching a height of 5 to 6 feet. Branches ter- 
minate in long pink plumes. 18 to 24 in., 35c each; 6 for #1.75 
S. trichocarpo (Korean Bridal Wreath). A new Spirea that comes from Korea. Blos¬ 
soms are much larger than Van Houttei. Clusters are dome-shaped and have a dis¬ 
tinct eye. Blossoms on the smallest plants and heavy every year. This is a real find 
as a new flower. Strong, 2 to 3 ft., 65c each; 2 for #1.20; 6 for #3.00 
S. Von Houttei (Bridal Wreath). This is the Spirea that everybody plants. It is to 
be found in more yards than any other shrub. If kept properly trimmed it is never 
out of place and one never tires of seeing it and having it about the house. Travel 
from Northern Maine to Southern California, no matter where you may be, and you 
find it. We grow it in great quantities and recommend it very highly. It is fine to 
use as individual shrubs about the house or in the borders or to plant in great 
masses, being careful to plant the shrubs far enough apart so they have plenty of 
spread. Also very much used for both trimmed and untrimmed hedges. 
Fine select, 2 to 3 ft. bushy, 50c each; 5 for #1.75; 25 for #7.00; 100 for #25.00 
Regular, 2 to 3 ft. grade, 25c each; 5 for #1.00; 25 for #4.00; 100 for #15.00 
For lighter grades, see Hedging. 
DWARF NINEBARK. A recently discovered shrub from the West 
that is certainly a good one. It is the common Ninebark in minia¬ 
ture. Grows to a height of about 3 feet, slender limbs and most 
beautiful foliage. Good for both individual specimens or for a 
hedge. 30c each; 6 for $1.50 
SNOWBALL. The old-time Snowball familiar to every old-time garden. Just as good 
as ever. 12 to 18 in., 25c each; 18 to 24 in., 50c 
SNOWBERRY, Chenaulti. New. Very small leaves; gracefully arching branches; pink 
flowers and red berries. One of our very prettiest small shrubs. 
18 to 24 in., 50c each; 6 for #2.25 
SNOWBERRY, Red or Indian Currant. A hardy native shrub that succeeds every¬ 
where. Coral-red berries in fall and winter. Very pretty shrub for around the front 
of the house planting. 18 to 24 in., 40c each; 6 for #1.75 
TAMARIX hispido. One of the most graceful and beautiful of all the shrubs. Grows 
8 feet high. A dense mass of lacelike foliage. Flowers in extra large, upright panicles, 
bright coral-pink, through the entire midsummer. Much used for cutting for its 
bloom, and for mixing with other flowers. 
2 to 3 ft., heavy, 50c each. 2 to 3 ft., light grade, 35c each; 3 for #1.00 
Berberis Thunbergi Pluriflora Erecta—Truehedge Columnberry 
FINE PLANTS FOR HEDGES 
All of the following shrubs priced below work up nicely into hedges. As to which is 
the best, is just a matter of individual taste. 
BARBERRY Thunbergi. Much used for informal hedges to 3 feet high. Also makes a 
nice trimmed hedge. Red berries hang on all winter. 
12 to 18 in. seedlings, 10 for 75c; 50 for #3.35; 100 for #6.50, postpaid.. . 
12 to 18 in. transplants, 10 for #1.00; 50 for #4.25; 100 for #8.00, postpaid 
B. Thunbergi pluriflora erecta. (Truehedge Columnberry). U. S. Plant Patent No. 
110. A spectacular new form of Barberry, growing straight, upright and pyramidal 
with very dense growth and heavy foliage evenly distributed from the ground up.< 
Berries very much like those of Barberry Thunbergi. Plants can be grown and 
trimmed like Boxwood into symmetrical specimens. Extensively used for hedges now 
as it almost trims itself. 
12 to 15 in. plants, 35c each; 5 for #1.45; 25 for #6.00; 100 for #22.00, postpaid 
BUCKTHORN. A very hardy hedge plant that responds very nicely to trimming. Dark 
glossy foliage makes it look very rich and neat. The most extensively used hedge 
shrub in this section of the country. 
12 to 18 in., 10 for #1.00; 50 for #4.00; 100 for #7.50, postpaid 
18 to 24 in., 10 for #1.45; 50 for #6.50; 100 for #12.00, postpaid 
2 to 3 ft., 10 for #1.65; 50 for #7.00; 100 for #12.50, postpaid 
CARAGANA. (Siberian Pea Tree). Early bright yellow flowers with gray green foli¬ 
age. Makes an exceedingly fine trimmed hedge any height desired up to 10 feet. 
The hardiest known hedge plant for the most severe locations. 
18 to 24 in., 50 for #2.50; 100 for #4.00, postpaid 
CHINESE HEDGEWOOD. The coming hedge plant to use where Privet winter-kills. 
See page 19. 
COTONEASTER acutifolia. Makes an extremely rich trimmed hedge. Rich glossy green 
all summer. Brilliant colors in fall. 
10 to 12 in. seedlings, 10 for #1.50; 50 for #7.00; 100 for #13.50, postpaid 
JAPANESE HEDGE-CHERRY. A new hedge plant. Makes a fine trimmed hedge of 
great beauty. Can be kept to any height up to 5 feet. Has fine bright green foliage 
and takes on rich fall colors. Blush-pink flowers appear with the leaves followed 
by rich wine-red cherries which hang on well into the fall. 
12 to 18 in., 10 for #1.20; 50 for #5.00, postpaid 
PERSIAN LILAC. In different shades of pink. Best of all for tall, urtrimmed hedges. 
For illustration see page 17. 
18 to 24 in., 10 for #3.00; 25 for #6.50; 50 for #12.00; 100 for #20.00, not prepaid 
SPIREA Van Houttei. For an untrimmed hedge, Spirea Van Houttei is very good. 
It can be used nicely at the rear of a lot or between lots for a dividing line. It is a 
perfect mass of bloom during the early spring. We have a nice, well grown, carefully 
graded stock for this spring’s sales. Because of our large supply we are able to quote 
18 to 24 in., 10 for #1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 for #2.50; 100 for #8.00 
2 to 3 ft., 10 for #1.75, postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 for #3.00; 100 for #10.00 
HARDY CLIMBING VINES 
AMPELOPSIS Engelmonni. A hardy climber that crawls or climbs over 
wood, brick and stone buildings. Leaves become wonderful in their rich 
colors in the fall. Probably the best liked and most commonly used of all 
the climbing vines where a real hardy vine is needed. 
Nice plants, 25c each; 10 for #2.00 
BITTERSWEET, American. One of the hardiest climbers. Desirable for the 
large clusters of beautiful orange-red berries which remain all winter. 
Fine winter bouquets. Bittersweet comes in both sex plants, male and 
female. To be sure to get fruiting plants one should plant 3 or 4 vines. 
Each, 50c; 4 for #1.60 
BITTERSWEET, Japanese. A much handsomer plant than the American 
variety. Limbs are also more graceful. Fruits are round but a lighter 
yellow. Beautiful vine. Each, 50c; 4 for #1.60 
HONEYSUCKLE, Scarlet Trumpet. The old-fashioned very hardy Climb¬ 
ing Honeysuckle that does so well in the colder parts of the country. Long 
slender, graceful vines with rich glossy leaves and brilliant orange-red 
trumpet-like flowers. Strong, 2-year vines, 50c each; 4 for #1.60 
WISTERIA, Purple. We are quite proud of our Wisteria. They are all 
grafted with grafting wood taken from heavy blooming vines, which in¬ 
sures their blooming within a reasonable time after setting. Magnificent 
great drooping clusters of purple. 
3-yr., grafted, large, strong vines, #1.00 each; 2 for #1.90 
SILVER 
LACE 
VINE 
The newest addition 
to our list of hardy 
vines. Plants we send 
out will grow 25 feet in 
the first season. The 
fastest growing vine we 
have. Dense foliage of 
small green leaves. Vine 
covered with large sil¬ 
very lacy flower sprays 
of white. 
45c each; 4 for #1.20 
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