BETTER GARDENS FOR RELAXATION 3 


Mockorange or Sweet Syringa 
An authentic shrub for planting in the door- 
yard of an Early American house, where it 
diffuses the orange-blossom scent of its flowers 
throughout a considerable area. Tall, rugged 
growth makes it valuable as a screening mate- 
rial. 
Sweet Mocxorance (Philadelphus_ corona- 
rius). Familiar white-flowered “Syringa” that 
blooms profusely in June; very fragrant. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
Hysrip Mockorance “VircinaL” (Philadel- 
phus virginal). The semi-double flowers of this 
fine hybrid are larger than those of the type, 
and after the more prolific bloom in June scat- 
tering flowers continue throughout the summer. 
90c each; 3 for $2.50 
Flowering Almond 
(Prunus glandulosa rosea.) This and the fol- 
lowing variety of flowering “Plum” are favor- 
ite old-fashioned shrubs. The double, clear 
pink blossoms, borne close along the branches 
in mid-May are like roses in their fullness. 
$1.00 each 
Flowering Plum 
(Prunus triloba.) More robust-growing than 
the Almond, with larger flowers more deeply 
shaded with pink. Upright habit, reaching a 
~ height of eight feet at maturity. $1.50 each. 
Jetbead or White Kerria 
(Rhodotypos kerriodes.) This slender-branched 
shrub of medium height has flowers resembling 
those of Mock-orange, but pure white and 
scentless. These appear in May, and are soon 
followed by shining jet-black “beads” or 
berries that persist for a long period. The fo- 
liage is a clean, light green; the bush seldom 
grows more than four feet high. 
70c each; 3 for $2.00 
Rose Acacia 
Rose Acacia (Robinia hispida). Pea-shaped,. 
rosy pink flowers on a spreading bush with 
spiny branches, growing to a height of six feet 
or more. It is an out-of-the-ordinary shrub best 
used as an individual specimen. 90c each. 
Rugosa Rose 
(Rosa rugosa.) A familiar and rugged “wild” 
rose that takes its place with the flowering 
shrubs in general utility. Its distinctive foli- 
age is crinkled and leathery; its flowers are 
large, single, rose-red, followed by prominent 
crimson fruits an inch in diameter. An excel- 
lent hedge-plant, thriving at seashore spots. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.50 
(Special prices on larger quantities for hedges) 


Mockorange 
The Spireas 
A large group of hardy, dependable, old-fash- 
ioned shrubs, from which we suggest these 
three typical varieties, of varied character. 
GARLAND SPIREA (Spiraea arguta). One of the 
earliest, with myriads of tiny white flowers the 
first of May. This is a hardy, old-time shrub 
of medium height, perfectly “in period” for a 
Cape Cod cottage. 
60c each; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00 
ANTHONY WATERER SPIREA (Spiraea Anthony 
Waterer). The dwarf member of the Spirea 
family, seldom growing more than thirty inches 
high. It bears flat clusters of vivid pink florets 
throughout much of the summer, and is in 
demand because of its low growth. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
Van Houttre SprreA (Spiraea Van Houttei). 
Commonly known as “Bridal Wreath,” though 
the true Bridal Wreath of our old-fashioned 
gardens is Spiraea prunifolia. However, no 
other Spirea has achieved the popularity of 
this shrub; nor can any shrub match its long 
sprays of white flowers which seem perfectly 
timed for use on Memorial Day. It is at home 
under almost any conditions of soil or expos- 
ure. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.50. 
