Mock Orange Weigela, Eva Rathke 
SHRUBS 
YOUR HOME 
HY DRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA (IVc Gcc). 
Damtv creamy white florets cluster compactly to form giant ob¬ 
long flower heads 6 to 9 inches in length. Loads of flowers to 
each shrub. Flowers turn rose colored in autumn and can be cut and dried 
for winter biKKjuets. Mush grows 6 to 8 ft. but may be pruned. Excellent 
for foundation and border pl.intings or for tall individual specimens. Strong, 
2-yr., 18-24 in. buslies, each 45c; 3 for ^1.20; 12 for $4.00. 
PERSIAN I.IL.XC. A shrub with slender arching branches, attaining a height 
of 5 to 10 ft. Foliage is small, the flowers bright purple. Blooms in May 
and June. A much mo'c profuse bloomer than the old common Lilac and 
diHS not sprout from the roots. Strong, 2-yr., 18-24 in. bushes, each 45c; 
3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.00. 
SMOKE TREE (Purple Fringe). Unique, spreading, tree like shrub with large 
leaves. Overhung in midsummer by cloud-like masses of mist-like flowers 
having the appearance of smoke. Foliage changes to a brilliant red and yellow 
in autumn. Especially good as a single specimen on the lawn. (]rows 10 to 
12 ft. high. Heavy, 2-yr., 18-24 in. bushes, each 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
SPIRF'A, Anthony VC’atercr. A crimson flowered, dwarf variety, makes a low- 
compact bush, never getting higher than 24 inches. Is used for Uiw work in 
front of larger shrubs for border. Very attractive. Strong, 2-yr., 12-18 in. 
bushes, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
SPIRF.A, Van Houtte (Bridal Wreath). This is the most popular flowering 
shrub. The small white flowers arc borne in clusters and the whole bush 
takes the appearance of a graceful white fountain during May and June. Most 
desirable for hedges, base planting and mass planting. Heavy, 2-yr., 18-24 in. 
bushes, e.ach 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.20; 1(X) for $8.50. 
SERINGA, Virginal (Mock Orange). Flowers are very large, pure white, 
and highly fragrant. Blooms very profusely in June, with scattering flowers 
through the summer. Unquestionably one of the very finest white flowering 
shrubs, f^rows everywhere and makes a bush 7 to 8 ft. high. 
Strong, 2-yr., 18-24 in. bushes, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 12 for 
Smoke Tree 
Persian Lilac 
$4.00. 
^ EIGELIA, Eva Rathke. Very charming with its deep, carmine- 
red, bcll-likc flowers. When blooming in June, the bush is 
exceedingly showy. Low growing, only reaching a height of 
4 to 5 ft. and spreading in habit. Ofttimes blossoms twice in 
one season. Heavy, 2-yr., 18-24 in. bushes, each 45c; 3 for 
$1.20; 12 for $4.00. 
Golden Elder 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer 
Philadelphus, Virginal 
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