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Spirea Golden; Spirea opulifolia aurea; Physocarpus 
aureus 
Perhaps unsurpassed for high golden color effects in early 
spring, changing to bronze-yellow in early summer, green in lat- 
ter summer, furnishing a variety of colors throughout the sea- 
son. Flowers white, 5-petaled, 3/8 in. across, in flat clusters 1 
to 2 in. across in early May; grows 5-7 ft. high. 
Mall sizes postpaid) eee -15 each; 1.20 per 10 
LOmCOMOTMINCH GS semen eee ae ee .30 each; 2.50 per 10 
24torsatee tee Se .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
StOn4: TCC hn ee ee ee -45 each; 3.50 per 10 
Spirea Korean; Spirea trichocarpa 
Flowers somewhat similar to Van Houttei, though a little 
larger and a little later blooming, latter May, white with green- 
ish eye. The shrub is somewhat dome-shaped, growing about 
4-6 ft. high, with arching branches. Prune after blooming, 
2H tO nau CC ts mee se oe a Ss -35 each: 3.00 per 10 
Sutor4pfectweerr nae ee ee .45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Spirea prunifolia plena; Double Bridal Wreath 
Very double white flowers like tiny button Chrysanthemums 
in clusters of 3 to 6 along the previous years’ canes, making 
a wonderful showing in very early spring before the leaves ap- 
pear. Autumn foliage, orange and scarlet. Upright habit 
with slender branches, growing 4 to 5 ft. high. Prune part of 
the old canes to the ground after blooming to keep it bushy. 
2eutOn SuleOt Soo a oe 45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Spirea Thunbergi; Thunberg’s Spirea 
Its graceful spreading and arching branches are covered with 
many small, pure white flowers in clusters in March, before the 
leaves are developed; leaves very narrow, 1 to 134 in. long, 
light green, in autumn orange and scarlet. The light green, fine 
feathery foliage effect makes Thunbergi suitable for nearby 
plantings where shrubs of coarse texture would be out of place. 
Prune after blooming. Grows 3 to 5 ft. high. 
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Spirea Van Houttei; Van Houtte’s Bridal Wreath 
A fountain of white in late April and May, its arching 
branches covered with clusters of small flowers; the graceful 
drooping habit and neat dense foliage, 3%4 to 1% in. long, make 
it attractive throughout the season; excellent for grouping, as 
a background for lower shrubs, a foreground for taller shrubs, 
a screen, or as a specimen plant. Each spring, after blooming, 
prune some of the old canes. to the ground. Grows 6 to 7 ft. 
high. 
Mail size, postpaid______ .10 each: .90 per 10: 7.50 per 100 
12#to e1Shinchesi..=.—u-— 15 each; 1.25 per 10; 9.00 per 100 
18 to 24 inches ______ -20 each; 1.50 per 10; 10.00 per 100 
2 tors. ect. »25 each; 2.00 per 10; 12.00 per 100 
Tamarix; Tamarisk 
While grown mainly for their delicate, feathery foliage, in 
general effect much like Asparagus, the very small pink flowers 
also make quite a display. Prune severely each spring to main- 
tain a continuous supply of new wood and keep the plant 
bushy. It attains a height of 8 to 15 feet, and lower growing 
shrubs should be planted in front. 
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with 
flowers in 
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Snowball, 
snow-white 
globular clusters in early 
May. 

Flowering Dogwood 
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Spirea Van Houttei, a fountain of white in May 
Tamarix, continued 
Tamarix hispida; Kashgar Tamarix. Leaves bluish-green, 
flowers tiny, coral to lavender-pink in long clusters at the ends 
of the hranches in mid to latter summer. Prune in early spring: 
2etOnse fect eee 2 eee eee .35 each; 3.00 per 10 
SRtOM AR TCOt re ee ee 45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Viburnum Carlesi; Fragrant or May-Flowering Viburnum 
A rare shrub from Korea; small pink and white flowers % to 
34 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. 
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15 to 18 inches___-2.00 each 18 to 24 inches___-2.50 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 
deeplv heart-shaped at base, 3 to 5 in. Jone. dark green. : 
BEtOAS sTeCt ie ans nea ie eee ee 40 each; 3.50 per 10 
S Atom 4a feetee sees se ee +50 each; 4.50 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. 
2ELOES CC tne ee ee eee eee 40 each; 3.50 per 10 
SAtOn4ut ec tig oe ne 2 ee ee ee -50 each: 4.50 per 10 
Ato 5: feety——-. 2. a eee 65 each; 6.00 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. 
18: to24: Inchees = eee ee .80 each; 2.50 per 10 
(BAY RUC Gee ee 40 each; 3.50 per 10 
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. 
2; toe 3 feet a= - ne eee ee 60 each; 4.60 per 10 
Weigela floribunda. One of the best crimson Weigelas. 
18.'to 24 Inches esse = oes oe ee ee .45 each; 4.00 per 10 
Witch Hazel, Ozark or Vernal; Hamamelis vernalis 
Valued for its fragrant odd flowers with 4 narrow twisted 
petals 4% 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. 
4 to 5 feet 1.00 each 
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