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Van Houttei. Sometimes called Bridal Wreath. 
Grows to a height of four to six feet, higher if planted 
alone. Will develop into a broad, gracefully drooping 
ihrub eight feet or more in diameter. Blossoms in 
May and June, when it is covered with a perfect cas¬ 
cade of dainty, white flowers crowded thickly along 
the slender branches, bending them to the ground in 
perfect curves. A Van Houttei, well developed, looks 
(ike a huge bank of snow when in bloom. The foliage 
is dainty, of good color, holding its color well all the 
season, and changing to purplish-green as autumn 
approaches. The Van Houttei is at its best standing 
alone and unhampered, as a specimen plant. Is fine 
as a hedge, set four feet apart. Is good in beds of 
shrubbery also. May be used in many places, espe¬ 
cially successful for base planting. 
Aurea or Golden Spirea. Grows to average height of 
five feet. Blooms in June, later than the Van Houttei, 
but has white blossoms similar to the Van Houttei, 
borne in the same way along the branches. As the 
blossoms fade, they form into large, brilliant, red 
seed pods giving the effect of a second blooming in 
red, and lasting all through July. During this period 
the shrub is strikingly showy. The shrub is well 
formed, but the branches are stiffer and not so grace¬ 
ful as the Van Houttei. The leaves are a bright yellow 
during spring and summer, slowly changing to golden 
bronze in autumn. It should be planted among the 
shrubs for contrastive effect; is one of the best as a 
specimen plant; may be used as a hedge; thrives well 
in dust and smoke. Prefers moist soil and does best 
in full sunlight, but succeeds well almost anywhere. 
Astllbe or Goat’s Beard. Is a herbaceous perennial 
and is described in the perennial section, page 19. 
Bllliardi. Grows to a height of five or six feet. Blossoms 
in July and August with a second blossoming period, 
less profuse, towards fall. The flowers are in dense 
spikes of excmisite pink, held upright, resembling the 
blossoms of Pride of Rochester Deutzia in form. It is 
one of the most beautiful Spireas and one of the best 
of all the shrubs; highly decorative, wherever it is 
planted. It is a mass of pink w^hen in bloom and the 
flowers are fine for cutting. The branches are a red- 
dish-browm, the leaves a dull green. It is a magnificent 
specimen shrub, is well adapted for shrubbery beds 
and borders because of its narrow, upright, dense 
growth. Is very ornamental in masses on hillsides and 
Sopes, does well in dry places. Very desirable because 
of its form, color of flower and time of blooming, in 
addition to its other good features. 
Froebeli. A very free-growing shrub with green foliage 
tinted dark red. Attains a height of 2 to 3 feet and in 
spring produces large flat heads of bright crimson 
flowers. 
Anthony Waterer. Grows to a height of 18 inches to 
two feet. Has crimson flowers in July, in showy flat 
clusters, borne on small erect stems. If the blossoms 
are cut as they fade, Anthony Waterer will continue 
to blossom until frost. The shrub is small, compact, 
the foliage green and dense. It is fine in front of 
larger shrubbery, in the shrub and perennial border, 
especially adapted in size and habit to base planting 
or for edging walks and drives or for low hedge along 
the sidewalk. Very hardy, will grow in any soil; may 
be kept comnact and erect by trimming back to form 
desired in the spring before growth starts (which 
should be done when it is used as a border for walk or 
drive) or may be allowed to grow naturally (which 
should be done when it is used for base planting or in 
shrubbery). A very useful shrub in its place, espe¬ 
cially desirable because of its late blooming and dwarf, 
comp)act form. Is a very profuse bloomer. 
Bumalda. Like the Anthony Waterer above except 
that it has light pink flowers. Foliage green and 
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the first to bloom. 
dense, sometimes variegated with pink and white 
markings. See Anthony Waterer for time of flowers 
and all other particulars. Is adapted to the same uses. 
Callosa Alba. Similar to the Anthony Waterer except 
that it has white flowers, usually a trifle earlier than 
Bumalda. The plant will average a trifle smaller and 
the foliage is a bluish-green. See Anthony Waterer 
for size and other particulars. In base and border 
planting this variety may be used very effectively 
alternated with Bumalda or Anthony Waterer for 
contrast in colors. May be used in same situations. 
Syringa or Mock Orange 
Syringa or Philadelphus. Another very interesting 
shrub family, particularly desirable for the beauty 
and fragrance of their bloom. Every person wants a 
Syringa, not only for its haunting fragrance but as a 
reminder of old associations. Every garden should 
have at least one. The Syringas may be used as single 
specimens, in large shrubbery beds, as screens, or as 
backgrounds for small shrubs. They fit into many 
situations and are very popular. 
Coronarlus or Mock Orange or Garland Syringa. 
This is the familiar “Mock Orange” dear to the hearts 
of everyone. It grows to 6 or 8 feet; is of fine form 
with branches upright, the twigs slightly arching. The 
flowers come in May and June, very fragrant creamy 
white blossoms, with a perfume that lingers on the 
air. The foliage is large and oval. A fine old shrub, 
standing hardships well, even to the dust and smoke. 
Golden Syringa. The golden-leaved, dwarf form of 
the Mock Orange, growing to 5 to 6 feet. The white 
