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Robert S. Griswold Seed and Floral Co 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS—Continued 
NEW RED 
LEAVED JAPAN¬ 
ESE BARBERRY— 
Just like Barberry 
Thunbergii except 
that the leaves 
and twigs are a 
brilliant flaming 
red throughout 
the entire grow¬ 
ing season pro¬ 
vided the bush is 
planted where it 
will get plenty of 
sunlight. 9 to 12 
in. each. 
PUSSY WIL- Leaf Barberry 
LOW—Small shrub with upright branches; leaves light green, covered 
with hairs; the large catkins which appear early in spring are very silky 
and conspicuous; 18 to 24 in. 45c each. 
OLD FASHIONED SNOWBALL—Grows about 6 to 8 ft. tall. This is the 
old fashioned Snowball that grows almost everywhere and ^ always 
flowers so abundantly. Beautiful and should be in everyone's yard. 
12 to 18 in. size. 40c each. 
SPIREA (Van Houtte), “Bridal Wreath"—One of the most popular 
shrubs; the branches are very graceful and drooping when in full bloom, 
the leaves are almost covered with masses of white flowers; grows about 
6 to 8 feet high in good ground. 2 to 3 It. size, 25c each; 10 for $2.00; 
3 to 4 ft. clump, 35c each. 
SPIREA (Anthony Waterer)—A new crimson flowered variety; it makes 
a low, compact bush 15 to 18 inches high and is covered nearly the 
whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers; 
12 to 15 in., 25c. 
SPIREA THUNBERGI, Snow Garland. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. A Japan¬ 
ese variety of medium size, with narrow, delicate leaves and a profusion 
of small white flowers in early summer. Leaves narrow, bright green, 
turning in autumn to brilliant shades of orange and scarlet; makes good 
hedge; 12 to 18 in. Each 35c. 
TAMARIX—A very graceful shrub clothed with soft, feathery, cedar¬ 
like foliage; blooms freely, the branches fairly covered with small spikes 
of dainty pink flowers; 18 to 24 in. size. 35c each. 
WEIGELA (Rosea)—6 ft.; blooms in June; erect growing when young, 
gradually spreading and drooping; the beautiful rose colored flowers are 
of wide trumpet shape borne in clusters thickly along the branches; 
18 to 24 in. size. 35c each. 
NIOBE WEEPING WILLOW—The popular golden barked Weeping Wil¬ 
low of drooping habit and beautiful form; 4 to 5 ft. 90c each 
HEDGE PLANTS 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET—Hardy; foliage glossy green and holds its color 
well till late fall; will stand shearing to any extent; 9 to 12 in. well 
branched. 10c each; 75c for 10; $1.50 for 25; $4.50 for 100. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI (Japanese Barberry)—Bright green, oval leaves 
that turn to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall; slender, grace¬ 
ful branches, protected by thorns, are lined with little scarlet berries; 
valuable for a low hedge. Transplants, 12 to 18 in. 20c each; $1.50 for 10; 
$12.50 per 100. ..Hedge Size Seedlings, 12 to 15 in. 85c for 10; $6.00 for 100. 
MULBERRY (Russian)—The well known hedge plant; must be pruned 
often; 12 to 18 in. 5c each; 30c for 10; $2.00 per 100. 
SPIREA, Bridal Wreath—12 to 18 in. hedge size, $1.00 for 10; $9.00 
per 100. 
CHINESE ELM—2 to 3 ft. seedlings, 25 for 85c; 50 for $1.50; 100 for 
$2.75. 3 to 4 ft. seedlings, 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.75; 100 for $4.75. 
Spirea Van Houfte—“Bridal Wreath" 
