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THE SARCOXIE NURSERIES PEONY FIELDS 
Shrubs , continued 
Spirea Van Houttei, a fountain of white in May 
Pearl Bush; Exochorda grandiflora 
So named from its pearl-like buds which open into 5-petaled 
flowers about 2 in. across, glistening white with greenish cen¬ 
ter, clustered at the ends of the branches in latter April; bright 
green foliage, in autumn yellowish. Usually grows 8-10 ft high. 
Prune after blooming to keep it compact. 
2 to 3 feet_.40 each; 3.50 per 10 
3 to 4 feet_.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Spirea 
Their hardiness, thriftiness, profusion of bloom, graceful 
habit, neat foliage, and general freedom from serious insects and 
diseases render them justly popular. The early blooming Spireas, 
after the bush attains good size, should have some of the old 
wood removed to the ground each year immediately after bloom- 
.ing. Prune the late blooming Spireas in early spring, before 
growth starts. When neglected for years it may be necessary to 
prue almost the entire plant to the ground. 
Spirea Anthony Waterer 
Rosy-crimson flowers in dense flat clusters cover the 3 ft. 
bush in early June. If the flowers are cut off as they fade it 
blooms at intervals until fall. Dwarf, compact, upright habit, 
with rather fine textured deep green foliage. Excellent for foun¬ 
dation and border plantings, and for massing in front of taller 
shrubs. Succeeds with sun half the day. Prune part of the old 
wood out each spring. 
Mail size, postpaid- 
8 to 12 inches_ 
12 to 15 inches_ 
15 to 18 inches—._ 
18 to 24 inches_ 
.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
.20 each; 1.50 per 10 
.25 each; 2.00 per 10 
.30 each; 2.50 per 10 
.35 each; 3.00 per 10 
Spirea arguta; Garland Spirea 
Pure white flowers 1/3 in. across in many-flowered clusters 
before the leaves expand, covering the plant like a mantle of 
snow; small deep green leaves on graceful slender branches, pro¬ 
ducing a delicate foliage effect, in autumn yellow and orange; 
usual height 4-8 ft. 
Mail size, postpaid_ .15 each; 1.20 per 10 
12 to 18 inches_ .25 each; 2.00 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_ .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
24 to 30 inches_.45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Spirea Bethlehemensis 
Similar to Billardi, but a little taller, attaining a height of 
6 to 8 ft.; preferable where this height is desired. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
2 to 3 feet_ .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet- .40 each; 3.50 per 10 
4 to 5 feet- .50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Privet, Regel; Ligustrum ibota Regelianum 
Excellent for its foliage effect. A rather low shrub with 
almost horizontal branches, drooping at the tips; foliage dark 
green, arranged horizontally. Flowers like tiny white lilacs; 
blue-black berries. A good foundation plant. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 1.00 per 10 
12 to 18 inches_.20 each; 1.50 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_.30 each; 2.50 per 10 
Quince, Japan; Cydonia japonica 
Spirea Billardi Pink 
Small fuzzy, bright pink flowers in narrow, dense, upright 
finger-like spikes 5 to 8 in. long at the tips of the branches in 
June and intermittently during summer if the old flowers are 
removed. Of upright habit, attaining 3 to 5 ft. Prefers moist 
situations. Prune out some old wood in early spring. 
Mail size, postpaid-.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
18 to 24 inches-.25 each; 2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet-.35 each; 3.00 per 10 
3 to 4 feet- .45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Beautiful in latter March, just as the leaves begin to unfold, 
and extending into April, with its 5-petaled flowers 1 to IV 2 
inches across, a scarlet so brilliant it is also called burning bush. 
Its dense foliage is a shining dark green, in autumn bronzy-red. 
Fruit yellowish-green 1% to 2 inches across, fragrant but not 
edible. Branches thorny; young plants are somewhat irregular 
in growth, becoming attractive with age. Plant in sun; prune 
after blooming. 
We also have the beautiful white variety. Say which you 
wish, otherwise we will send scarlet. 
Mail size, postpaid_.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
12 to 18 inches- .25 each; 2.00 per 10 
18 to 24 inches_.30 each; 2.50 per 10 
Roses 
Roses are really shrubs and many are excellent in shrubbery 
plantings. Baby Ramblers, such as Ideal and Orleans, are good 
dwarf shrubs for all summer bloom. F. J. Grootendorst may be 
used where a taller variety is desired. Hugonis is a fountain of 
yellow in latter April. Pink and Red Radiance are sufficiently 
tall and vigorous to use as summer blooming shrubs. For de¬ 
scriptions and prices see pages 17 to 20. 
Snowball, Common; Viburnum opulus sterile 
The name snowball brings to mind the old bush in grand¬ 
mother’s garden, laden with snow-white flowers in globular 
clusters 3 to 4 in. across in early May. Leaves maple-like, 2 to 
4 in. long, bronzy-red in autumn. Grows 6 to 8 ft. high. 
Succeeds in sun or partial shade. Prune after blooming. 
Mail size, postpaid-.15 each; 1.20 per 10 
18 to 24 inches-.50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Spirea continued next page 
Spirea Anthony Waterer is an excellent dwarf summer 
blooming Shrub 
