PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 47 
Van Houtte Spirea 
Winter hardy in the coldest American temperatures 
SPIREA 
DWARF FORMS—Up to 3 Feet 
Anthony Waterer. Beautiful dark small foliage; dense 
rounded growth ; and large, brilliant rosy crimson cor¬ 
ymbs, at its best in midsummer. More of this variety is 
used for foundation plantings and low borders than 
any other dwarf shrub. Plant about 2 feet apart. 
|Each| 3 j 12 I 100 
12 to 15 in.|$0.35|$1.00i$3.50l$21.00 
Callosa alha. Large, fiat clusters of white flowers, nearly 
all summer. Growth and foliage similar to A. Waterer. 
12 to' 15 inches—40c each; 3 for $1.10 ; doz., $4.00. 
Froebeli. Similar to A. Waterer, but a trifle taller, fuller, 
and more expansive, with broader and darker summer 
leaves. These are a beautiful salmony bronze-red in 
spring, and again in the fall. Reddish pink flowers in 
dense corymbs during June and July. |Each| 3 | 12 
18 to 24 in.)$0.50 $1.35|$5.00 
24 to 30 in.( .60 1.651 6.00 
TADDFR SORTS— 4 Feet and Up 
Billiardi. Numerous dense upright terminal panicles of rich 
lilac-pink, fuzzy flowers from July on. 
18-24 in.—30c each; 3, 85c. 2-3 ft.—^40c each; 3, $1.10. 
Doug'lasi. Upright; reddish brown branches and narrow, ob¬ 
long leaves. Deep rose colored spikes. July. 
18-24 in.—35c each; 3, 90c. 2-3 ft.—40c each ; 3, $1.10. 
Opulifolia. Growth upright, attaining up to 8 feet, although 
the white, heavy flower umbels in June make the branches 
droop; old flower heads turn to dark red, and make a 
striking variety of colors at different stages of maturity. 
Opulifolia Aurea (Golden Spirea). Of similar habit to above, 
with young foliage of bright yellow changing to golden 
bronze in the fall. The contrasting red fruit is very pleasing. 
Two Foregoing Kinds: [Each! 3 | 12 
$0.40|$1.10|$4,00 
.50| 1.351 5.00 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
Pruuifolia H. pi. (Bridal Wreath). Plum-leaved foliage which 
early in autumn turns to brilliant red. Blooms early, even 
before Van Houtte, with clusters of small, button-like white 
flowers. |Each| 3 | 12 
18 to 24 in.|$0.60|$1.65|$6.00 
Thnuberg*!. Forms a dense, feathei*y bush, 3 to 5 feet high ; 
the foliage, which is a light yellowish green, changes in 
autumn to bright red and orange. White clustered flowers 
in early spring. 
15 to 18 inches—40c each ; 3 for $1.10 ; doz., $4.00. 
(Korean Spirea). A handsome new introduc- 
■ ncnocarpa favoring Van Houtte in character, but 
with interesting differences. The flowers are larger than 
Van Houtte, with a distinct eye, in dome-shaped clusters. 
These appear a short space following the older Bridal 
Wreath, and thus prolong the showiness of this type. Thrifty 
and hardy. IEach| 3 I 12 
18 to 24 in.$0.40 $1.10|$4.00 
2 to 3 ft.50 1.351 5.00 
3 to 4 ft.60 1.651 6.00 
Van Houtte. Indispensable in any grouping of shrubbery 
where its gracefully arching, slender branches, fine twigs 
and “maidenhair” foliage may be left unpruned. A fountain 
of white in May. |Each| 3 | 12 | 100 
18 to 24 in.$0.20 $0.50 
2 to 3 ft.25 .70 
3 to 4 ft.30 .85 
4 to 5 ft.40 1.10 
$1.8O|$11.0O 
2.501 15.00 
3.001 18.00 
4.001 24.00 
STEPHANANDRA 
Flexuosa. An attractive 3-foot shrub specially suitable for 
borders of other shrubs, and rocky banks. Branches angular, 
even zig-zagged, with handsome deep lobed foliage which 
colors to purplish red; panicled racemes of white flowers in 
June. Not hardy far north, must have winter protection. 
lEachl 3 1 12 
18 to 24 in.l$0.40l$1.10l$4.00 
Spirea Billiardi 
Golden Spirea 
Snowball—Viburnum Sterile 
TAMARIX 
Africana. Tall; reddish brown bark. 
Juniper-like foliage. Flowers pink. 
Gallica. Leaves dull bluish green; 
buds globose, flowers flesh-white 
in delicate panicled racemes. May- 
July. Two Above: |Each| 
2 to 3 ft. ... 
3 to 4 ft. ... 
Odessaua (Caspian Tamarix). 
Bushy. Exquisitely feathered bluish 
foliage; lavender-pink panicles in 
July and August. |Each| 3 
2 to 3 ft.|$0.50|$1.35 
3 to 4 ft.I .651 1.80 
|Each 
3 1 
12 
1$0.45 
1 .60 
$1.20|$4.50 
1.651 6.00 
VIBURNUM 
Aiucricauum (American Cranberry). Broad flower corymbs 
with usually only the outer fringe fully opened. Fruits 
bright scarlet, from July until spring. |Each| 3 | 12 
18 to 24 in. 
2 to 3 ft. ‘!. 
$0.60 
.75 
$1.65|$6.00 
2.001 7.50 
Dilatatum (Linden Viburnum). A handsome, upright and 
bushy shrub with thick, roundish leaves like the lindens, 
blowers pure white in short-stemmed cymes. The late season 
attractive, when the branches are laden 
Each] 3 I 12 
with persisting scarlet fruits. 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
$1.00|$2.75 
1.25 3.50 
$ 10.00 
12.50 
Dentag-o (Sheepberry). Tall; cymes of white during May and 
June, followed by oval blue fruits. 
Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). Beautiful lantana-like leaves; 
white flowers in May and June. Fruits color unequally from 
crimson to black. Two Above: |Each| 3 | 12 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft." * 
$0.70 
80 
$1.90|$7.00 
2.251 8.00 
Molle (Kentucky Viburnum). Tall; coarsely' indent^7eav^ 
glaucous above, hairy beneath. Small white cymes in spring; 
blue-black August fruits. |Each| 3 | 12 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
$0.60 
.70 
$1.65|$6.00 
1.901 7.00 
Opulus (European Cranberry.) Broad, brilliant green foliage; 
a rich setting for large bunches of crimson berries which 
persist on bare branches into the winter. Flowers in dense 
cymes about 4 inches across, pure white. |Each| 3 | 12 
1% to 2 ft.$0.50 
2 to 3 ft. ..65 
3 to 4 ft.80 
$1.35|$5.00 
1.801 6.50 
2.251 8.00 
$0.70|$1.90|$7.00 
.801 2.251 8.00 
with its lovely 
lEachl 3 I 12 
Opulus nanum (Dwarf Cranberry). Dwarf, compact, round¬ 
ed, with darkly lustrous, irregular leaves, and reddish twigs. 
Very valuable for low edging. |Each| 3 | 12 
6 to 9 in.. 
9 to 12 in. 
Opulus Sterile. The common “Snowball 
white balls of bloom for Decoration Day. 
1% to 2 ft.$0.60 $1.65|$6.00 
2 to_ 3 ft.70 1.901 7.00 
Sie'boldi. Tall, stoutly branching. Long, oval leaves dark and 
glossy, pubescent beneath. Early summer creamy white 
flowers; pink fruits ripening black. |Each| 3 I 12 
2 to 3 ft..|$0.75|$2.10i$7.50 
Tomentosum. Large, flat umbellike cymes with marginal 
white flowers in May. Bush broad and symmetrical, with 
corrugated bronze-green foliage, purple hued beneath. Fruits 
red, changing to blue-black. |Each| 3 | 12 
1% to 2 ft.$0.55 $1.50|$5.50 
2 to 3 ft.75 2.001 7.50 
3 to 4 ft.90 2.50i 9.00 
