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R. L. Gould & Co. Seedtmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn 
SPIREA VAN 
HOUTTEI (Bridal 
Wreath). A very 
hardy and effec¬ 
tive shrub, with 
graceful arching 
branches well 
covered in late 
May with a pro¬ 
fusion of large 
pure white flower 
clusters. The most 
popular and most 
planted of all 
shrubs. Will grow 
in almost any lo¬ 
cation. Grows 5 
to 6 feet high. 2 
to 3-foot size, 35c 
each; 10 for $3.15; 
3 to 4-foot, 50c 
each; 10 for $4.50. 
TAMARIX —Very 
fine foliage pro¬ 
ducing a fern like 
effect. Attains a 
height of 6 to 8 
feet. Pink flowers 
July to Septem¬ 
ber. Each, 75c. 
WEIGELIA EVA RATHKE. Large crimson flowers. 
Blooms throughout the summer and autumn. Needs win¬ 
ter protection. Grows 4 feet high. Each, 75c. 
Splrea Van Houttel Makea a 
Beautiful Bush. 
Hedges 
Plant living, lasting fences. Walls and fences are 
generally expensive but a fine green hedge may be had 
at a small cost and will add much to the coziness of the 
place in summer and winter. 
ALPINE CURRANT. A very dense-growing hedge with 
fine dark green leaves. Will grow to a height of 3 or 
4 feet. The yellow flowers which open in May are very 
fragrant. Very desirable where the soil is somewhat 
dry. 15 to 18 in., each 35c; 10, $3.15; 100, $30.00. 
BUCKTHORN. Best sheared low hedge, or free grow¬ 
ing tall hedge. May be trained from 18 inches up. Very 
hardy. Each, 35c; 10, $3.15; 100, $12.50. 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS (Siberian pea tree). An 
excellent hedge plant. Especially suited to light soils 
and sunny locations. The beauty of its foliage makes it 
desirable for planting in groups or in masses behind 
other low growing shrubs. Bright green pea-like leaves. 
Grows 8 to 12 feet high. Each, 40c; 10, $3.50; 100, $15.00. 
COTONEASTER. When a hedge of medium height is 
wanted this is one of the best to plant. The leaves are 
a rich green and very glossy which adds to the beauty 
of the plant. 18 to 24 inches, each, 40c; 10, $3.60; 100, 
$22.50. 
JAPANESE BARBERRY. Dwarf hedge, attractive and 
effective. Each, 40c; 10, $3.60; 100, $25.00. 
LILAC, Common Purple. 18 to 24 inch plants, each, 
30c; 10, $2.70; 100, $17.50. 
Ornamental and Shade Trees 
AMERICAN ELM. A splendid tree for boulevard plant¬ 
ing or a yard. Graceful and of upright habit. Grows 
80 to 100 feet high. 2-inch caliper trees, each, $2.50. 
BASSWOOD OR LINDEN. Has large heart-shaped 
leaves and fragrant white blossoms. 8 to 10-foot trees, 
each, $1.50. 
CHINESE ELM. This new shade tree is becoming very 
popular on account of its rapid growth, resistance to 
disease and ability to thrive in almost any situation. A 
tree of rare beauty. Grows 75 feet high. 6 to 8 ft. 75c; 
10 to 12 ft. each $2.00. 
MAPLE, SCHWEDLER’S. A very ornamental shade 
tree. The foliage is dark red in the spring and gradually 
turns to green later in the season. 6 to 8-foot trees, 
each, $3.00. 
MOUNTAIN ASH (European). The combination of 
foliage and clustered fruits makes this a very beautiful 
lawn tree. Bright red berries, white flowers. Used as 
specimen on the lawn or as an accent in the border. 
Grows 30 feet high. 6 to 8-ft. trees, each, $2.00. 
POPLAR, BOLLEANA. A tall, slender tree. Leaves are 
dark green on the upper surface and white beneath. The 
bark is silvery gray. Grows 80 feet high. 6 to 8-foot, 
each, $1.00. 
POPLAR, LOMBARDY. Very similar to the Bolleana 
except in color of leaf and bark which is green. Grows 
100 feet tall. 6 to 8-foot each, 75c. 
WILLOW, NIOBE WEEPING (Salix alba). A small tree, 
with graceful, golden, drooping branches. It is one of 
the best of the Weeping Willows. 6 to 8 feet. Each $1.00 
Hardy Climbers 
BITTERSWEET (Celastrus scandens)—A native vine 
in Minnesota. Produces an abundance of bright red ber¬ 
ries that are used for decorative purposes in the winter. 
Very hardy. Good for covering trellises and screen 
porches. Each, 50c. 
BOSTON OR JAPANESE IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchei). 
The grandest hardy climbing vine for covering houses, 
churches, schools, etc. Its glossy, ivy leaves make a 
rapid growth. The tendrils cling firmly to the smoothest 
surface of rock or brick. Each, 50c. 
ENGELMAN’S IVY (Ampelopsis engelmanni). There is 
no better vine where one wishes a clinging vine. This 
ivy grows very fast and clings to brick, stone or plaster. 
Perfectly hardy in Minnesota. Each, 50c. 
SCARLET TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera sem- 
pervirens). Trumpet-shaped flowers of bright scarlet. 
Blooms more or less all summer. Each, 50c. 
Bulbs and Roots 
AMARYLLIS. A fine strain in a wide range of beauti¬ 
ful colors. They are easy to grow in the house. Mixed 
only. Each, 35c. 
AURATl'M LILY. Flower heads are large with broad 
petals gracefully recurved. White, thickly studded crim¬ 
son maroon with a wide gold band down the center of 
each petal. Each, 20c and 35c. 
BATEMANNIAE LILY. Gorgeous deep apricot blooms in 
July. Each, 20c. 
BEGONIA. Tuberous rooted. These profusely-flower¬ 
ing pot plants are deservedly popular for garden, flower¬ 
ing all summer. Colors: scarlet, pink, orange, white, yel¬ 
low. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 
BLEEDING HEARTS (Dielytra). One of the most de¬ 
lightful of all the early spring flowering plants, bearing 
numerous rosy-red, heart-shaped flowers in drooping 
racemes. Grow 2 feet high. Potted plant, each, 50c. 
CALADIUM (Elephant’s Ear). Plants produce large, 
broad, green leaves. Each, 15c. 
CINNAMON VINE. Well-known climber; quick grower, 
with beautiful glossy heart-shaped leaves and sweet- 
scented flowers. Vines will grow 25 to 40 feet in a season. 
Each 10c. 
CORAL LILY (Lilium tenuifolium). Deep coral-red 
flowers. Bloom during June and July. A charming lily 
for border or rock garden. Each, 15c. 
ELEGANS LILY. Very hardy, dwarf Lilies thriving 
in any garden and producing large, erect flowers of vari¬ 
ous shades of yellow, orange or red. Grow from 1% to 
2 feet high and bloom during June and July. Each, 20c. 
GLOXINIAS. Showy flowering bulbs for the window, 
garden or conservatory. Each, 20c. 
HENRYI LILY. Rich apricot yellow flowers with brown 
spots during August and September. Each, 20c. 
ISMENE CALATHINA (Peruvian Daffodil). A grand 
summer flowering bulb, producing with great freedom 
large Amaryllis-like, pure-white, fragrant blossoms. Ex¬ 
ceptional for cut flowers. Each, 20c. 
JAPONICUM LILY (Krameri). Flowers a lovely clear 
pink, often shaded blush. Blooms in June. Each, 25c. 
MADEIRA VINE. The old “Climbing Mignonette.” 
Prized on account of its rapid growth and freedom from 
insects. Thick, glossy leaves, and long, hanging stems 
of feathery, fragrant, white flowers. Each, 8c; 2 for 15c. 
OXALIS. They produce an unbroken row of foliage 
about one foot high in continuous bloom. The colors are 
white, red or pink. Mixed only. Each, 5c. 
REGAL LILY. This beautiful new species is acknowl¬ 
edged to be the finest of all hardy Lilies. Pure white, 
shaded pink on outside of petals. Blooms early in July. 
Each, 25c. 
RUBRUM LILY. White shaded and spotted with rose 
and black. Flowers in August. One of the most beautiful 
of all Lilies. Each, 20c and 35c. 
TIGER LILY. The Tiger Lily with its showy spotted 
red-orange flowers blooms in August. Very easy to grow, 
thriving in full sun in any soil. Single or double. Each, 
20c. 
TIGRIDIA. Mexican bulbs producing showy, large, 
oddly-shaped blooms of gorgeous beauty, in red, orange, 
yellow, etc. Grow 18 inches high, flowering all summer 
long. Handle the same as Gladiolus. Mixed. Each, 15c. 
TUBEROSES. (Dwarf Double Pearl). Pure white. One 
of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the 
summer-flowering bulbs. Plant as soon as the ground 
becomes warm. Each, 6c; doz., 60c. 
Clematis 
No other climbing plant equals in attractiveness the 
beautiful flowering Clematis. Plant with crowns 3 inches 
below surface of soil. Provide good drainage. 
JACKMANI. Broad-petaled flowers of violet-purple. 
The most popular and hardiest of the blue-flowering 
Clematis. Potted plant, each, $1.25. 
