RHUS 
Rhus (Cotinus, Smoke Tree). A shrub, 10-12 ft. 
high with purple flowers in loose panicles on 
very long stalks, which become feathery, giv¬ 
ing the plant the smoky appearance from 
which it derives its name. Each 75c. 
SPIREA 
The spirea is a medium size low shrub with 
branches of upright growth. Many of them 
produce panicles of plume-like flowers in 
white, pink and sometimes red. 
Spirea Van Houttei. Sometimes called Bridal 
Wreath. Attains 7 feet, with a profusion of 
pure white flowers. 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer (Bumalda). Low 
growing compact shrub covered with red 
i flowers. 35c, 50c and 75c. 
Spirea Billardi. Large panicles of bright pink 
flowers. 50c. 
Spii'ea Prunifolia. Attains 6 feet. Pure white. 
75c. 
Spirea Thunbergii. Attains 3 to 4 feet. Pure 
white. 35c, 50c, 75c. 
Froebeli. Dwarf grower. Similar to Anthony 
Waterer, but a trifle taller and with broader 
leaves. Bright crimson flowers in dense 
jj'Corymbs during July and August. 50c and 
75c. 
Opuliflora Aurea (Golden Nine Bark). Golden 
leaves in Spring and Fall, getting rather 
green during the blooming period. Flowers 
in flat clusters. Each 50c to 75c. 
Sorbifolia (Ash-leaved Spirea). Medium sized 
shrub. Leaves odd-pinnate, resembling the 
Mountain Ash. Large panicles of creamy 
white flowers in Summer. 50c and 75c. 
BROOM, Kewensis (The New Broom). Of 
dwarf, spreading habit, making masses 3 to 
4 feet across, but no more than 12 to 15 
inches high. Covered with creamy white 
flowers during May and June. The true 
plant is very rare. $1.00 and $2.00. 
SNOWBALL 
SNOWBALL 
Snowball, High Bush Cranberry (Viburnum 
Opulus). Most valuable for the flowers and 
persistent scarlet berries. 75c. 
WEIGELA 
Snowball, Common (Viburnum Sterilis). Large, 
snowball-like flowers. 75c. 
Snowball, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum Lan- 
tana). Hardy. White flowers. Blooms in 
May-June. 75c and $1.00. 
SUMAC 
Sumac, Staghorn (Rhus Typhina). Branches 
dense, velvety-hairy, long pointed, serrate 
foliage: fruit red and hairy. 2-3 ft., $1.00; 
5 ft., $1.50. 
SYRINGA 
Syringa. See Philadelphus and Lilac. 
TAMARIX 
Tamarix, Hispida. Slender, upright branches, 
leaves bluish green, flowers pink. 50c and 
75c. 
WEIGELA 
The Weigela is a shrub of spreading habit, 
and more or less arching branches, rather 
large leaves and very showy flowers from 
pure white to dark crimson. A large number 
of new varieties have been added to this 
family, which are very desirable in color and 
sliape, making them one of the most attrac¬ 
tive flowering shrubs for landscape plantings. 
Weigela, Eva Rathke. Dwarf, half spreading. 
Deep carmine-red. Very free flowering. 
Blooms later than other shrubs, until heavy 
frost. A handsome and popular variety. 75c. 
Weigela Rosea. The handsomest and best 
known Weigela. Flowers deep rose. 75c. 
MAHONIA 
Aquifolium (Oregon Grape). Upright Oregon 
type. Deep glossy green holly-like leaves, 
changing to bronze and red in Winter. Yel¬ 
low flowers in Spring, followed by clusters 
of blue berries. Fine for massing. Very 
hardy. Small, each 50c; large, each $1.00 and 
$ 2 . 00 . 
PETERS & SONS, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 
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