10 THE SARCOXIE NURSERIES PEONY FIELDS 

Shrubs, continued 
Viburnum Carlesi; Fragrant or May-Flowering Viburnum 
A rare shrub from Korea; small pink and white flowers % to 
54 in. across, in flat clusters 2 to 3 in. across in late April and 
early May, its delicious fragrance reminding one of Arbutus; 
slow growth, making a rounded, spreading shrub, about 4 to 
5 ft. high. Prefers a loamy soil, cool and deep. 
12:to° 15 inches pes - =: 2. ea ee ee eee eee 1.50 each 
Viburnum molle; Kentucky Viburnum 
Small 5-petaled whitish flowers in clusters 2 to 3 in. across 
in June; bluish-black berries 1/2 in. across in autumn; leaves 
deeply heart-shaped at base, 3 to 5 in. long, dark green. 
18sto. 24 linches 2S eee eee -25 each; 2.00 per 10 
2nt0ls feet] 22-2 eee »35 each; 3.00 per 10 
Vitex agnus castus; Chaste Tree 
Very similar to macrophylla, but leaflets narrower and more 
dainty. Prune both varieties in early spring. 
2) to -3. feet 2 ee ee eee -35 each; 3.00 per 10 
3 (to 4% feet. 5 ee ee eens -45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Vitex macrophylla; New Chaste Tree 
Its long spikes of small, rather deep lavender blue flowers at 
the ends of the branches in July and at intervals till fall, some- 
what resemble those of the Butterfly Bush. It makes a distinc- 
tive, rather large shrub of graceful, open airy habit, with 5- 
fingered leaves, dark green above, grayish beneath, with an 
aromatic pungent odor. Not yet in general use, but desirable in 
the shrub border for contrast. 
2 tO S: feet eee eae ee .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
3; tot4 feet 22 ee eee eee aes -45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Wayfaring Tree; Viburnum lantana 
An upright, tree-like shrub with small white flowers in clus- 
ters 2 to 3 in. across in latter spring, followed by berries about 
the size of a pea, first green then white becoming a bright red 
and changing to almost black. Leaves 2 to 3 in. long, some- 
what heart-shaped. The leaves, stalks and buds are so downy it 
is sometimes known as cotton tree. Ordinarily grows 10 to 15 
ft. high. Prune, if need be, after blooming. 
18 ‘to 24 "inches 22 -30 each; 2.50 per 10 
2 to 3 feet @222) see a -40 each; 3.50 per 10 
3 to 4 feet).2=. 5. ee -50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Weigela; Diervilla 
One of the most showy shrubs in May when covered with 
its profusion of trumpet-shaped flowers about 1% in. long. 
Most varieties make a bush 6 to 8 ft. high and prefer full sun; 
best in groups or for corners where they may be given plenty 
of room. Prune after blooming. 
Weigela Rose Color. Rosy-pink outside, lighter within. 
Mall’ size; ) postpaid -15 each; 1.20 per 10 
18 to. 245 inches=2 =) ee eee .25 each; 2.00 per 10 
2 to 3 feet]... Se See 35 each; 3.00 per 10 
Weigela Abel Carrierre. Rosy-carmine flowers spotted orange, 
deeper than rosea; strong upright growth; excellent. 
3: to.4 feet See -50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Weigela 

Weigela Eva Rathke. Brilliant carmine-red flowers in May 
and to a limited extent at intervals during summer; grows about 
4 ft. high; succeeds in partial shade. Prune after blooming to 
make it bushier. 
18210 24" inche@s=s25- = see eae ee ae .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
Weigela floribunda. One of the best crimson Weigelas. 
18° ¢0: $24 inches) 225 222 2 ee eee 35 each; 3.00 per 10 
2° to 8 feet=2 22 e26 eee 40 each; 3.50 per 10 
Sito'4 feet 222222 ee eee -50 each; 4.50 per 10 
Willow, Flowering; Desert Willow; Chilopsis linearis 
A large shrub with long, very narrow willow-like leaves; 
flowers resemble a catalpa in shape, white tinted lilac-pink, 1 
to 2 in. long, at the ends of the branches in summer. 
2 to 3 feet —-- .35 each; S$ to:4 feeti_—_———— .50 each 
Witch-Hazel, Vernal; Hamamelis vernalis 
Valued for its fragrant odd flowers with 4 narrow twisted 
petals % to % in. long, light yellow, often red toward the 
base, during mild days in January to March, while the common 
Witch-Hazel blooms in the fall; grows 4 to 6 ft. high. 
3 to) 4-feet! =222 = .75 each; 4 to 5 feet _-.._ 1.00 each 
“Privet for “Htedging 
Plant 10 to 12 in. apart. Prune back to within 4 to 6 in. 
of the ground to make them branch low and thickly. The sec- 
ond spring, if not sufficiently thick, they may again be pruned 
back a little higher. After that prune to keep the hedge the 
height and width desired, usually about three times a year. Avoid 
severe pruning after the middle of August. 
Amur River North Privet; Ligustrum amurense 
A rapid growing Privet of upright habit, taking the place of 
California as it is reliably hardy here. Very fragrant small white 
flowers like tiny lilacs in late May, followed by black berries; 
seldom blooms when pruned as a hedge. 
Prices each in lots of 50 100 250 500 
Mail size, 6 to 12 in,__________ 03% 03 02a 02 
12 to 18 inches, 2 canes_______ 04 .04 03> .03 
12 to 18 inches, 3 canes________ .05 04/5 .04 03a 
18 to 24 inches, 2 canes_______ 05! -05 044, .04 
18 to 24 inches, 3 canes up_____ .07 06/2 .06 05 
2°to 3) feet; 2 and’ S canes 22 07> .07 06! .06 
2 to 3 feet, 4 canes up____-___-- 09 .09 08Y> .08 

Privet, the living fence 
