OCEAN SPRAY (Holodiscus discolor). One 
of the Northwest’s most l)eautiful natives, this 
large free-flowering shruh with branches arch¬ 
ing to 8 feet is clad with soft green leaves 
hidden in June by drooping feathery panicles 
of creamy white flowers that are -a delight to 
any flower lover. Gradually turning to a pleas¬ 
ing tan color, the plumes remain attractive 
through fall and winter. It is very effective 
in the tall border or as a single lawn speci¬ 
men. A robust rapid grower, it seems happy 
in any well-drained soil where it can reach 
the sunlight. Garden bloom appears on front 
cover. This Northwestern shruh will delight 
Eastern gardeners. 
We have a limited supply of well-rooted 
cultivated two-foot plants, easily replanted; 
should bloom next year, maybe this. 
ROSE SPIRE A (S. Douglasii). A very hand¬ 
some shruh for the background, this Western 
spirea with luxuriant light-green leaves on 
red-brown branches is valuable for foliage as 
well as flowers. Deep rose blooms borne on 
the new growth in upright pyramidal spikes 
4 to 8 inches long relieve the midsummer lack 
of color with abundant masses that when 
pruned persist till frost. In moist spots it 
forms compact clumps five feet tall; in dry 
soil it thrives surprisingly as a lower free- 
l)looming shruh. Spreading by basal shoots 
that are easily controlled, many strong roots 
make it thrive in almost any soil or location. 
This fine spirea appears best in rugged por¬ 
tions of the garden or in large borders. 
Our supply of two-foot garden-grown plants 
will grow rapidly, should bloom the first sea¬ 
son. 
Other Fine IVestern Natives — several of 
them—are now growing for future planting. 
Prices on enclosed order form include de¬ 
livery. Simply check the group you want and 
mail with proper remittance. 
C. E. ARTMAN 
Box 270, SPOKANE 
