MOCK ORANGE (Mont Blanc). A fine variety bearing 
large fragrant flowers. A good shrub for house founda- 
tion planting. Grows 4 feet high. Each, S5dc. 
MOCK ORANGE (Virginal). 
riety. ; 
very long period. 
A magnificent new va- 
Large, fragrant, pure white flowers bloom over a 
Grows 4 to 5 feet high. Hach, $1.00. 
NINEBARK, DWARF (Opulifolius nana.) A very com- 
pact low growing bush, 3 to 4 feet high, bearing clus- 
ters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries. 
Foliage very attractive. Each, 75c. 
PLUM, CISTENA (Prunus Cistena). A very compact 
shrub with bright red foliage. Grows 6 to 8 ft. Each, $1.25. 
POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA. A compact and graceful 
small bush of the rose family, 2 to 8 ft. high, upright 
in growth with feather-shaped leaves. Yellow flowers 
bloom throughout the summer. Likes sun. Each, 85c. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. (Elaeagnus angustifolia). A large 
shrub with attractive silver gray foliage. Desirable in 
large group plantings. Each, 85c. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum opulus sterile). A popular 
shrub attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet and having large, 
ene clusters of white flowers in May and June. Each, 
5e. 
SNOWBERRY, RED (Coral Berry). A_ native shrub 
that is hardy and easy to grow where other plants fail. 
Red to purplish red berries in late summer. Stands sun 
or shade and poor soil. Prune in early spring. Grows 
Zeon feet, Niches Hache .oc. 
SNOWBERRY, WHITE (Symphoricarpos racemosus). 
A compact, graceful shrub with slender arching branch- 
es. The pink flowers are succeeded by large white ber- 
ries in September that persist well into the_ winter. 
Stands shade well. Grows 4 to 5 ft. high. Each, 75c. 

The Low Growing Spirea Anthony Waterer in front of 
Spirea Van Houttei, make a Fine Foundation Planting 
SPIREA, ANTHONY WATERER. Brilliant rosy carmine 
flowers. Blooms all summer. Always blooms the first 
season. Makes a fine color combination planted with 
Hydrangea arborescens. Grows 2 feet high. Each, T5c. 
SPIREA AUREA (Golden Spirea). Growth, upright, 
attaining 5 to 6 feet, although the heavy white flower 
umbels in June make the branches droop. Foliage yellow 
changing to golden bronze in the fall. Each, 85c. 
SPIREA BILLARDI (Pink Summer Spirea). Pink flow- 
ers in terminal spikes during July and August. Suitable 
for moist situations. Grows 5 feet high. Each, 60c. 
SPIREA FROEBELI. Similar to Anthony Waterer, 
but a foot taller, with broader and darker leaves, which 
are a beautiful salmony bronze red in spring, reverting 
to similar shade in fall. Has reddish pink flowers in 
dense corymbs during July and August. Each, 85c. 
SPIREA SORBIFOLIA (Plume Spirea). Foliage resem- 
bles a Mountain Ash. Long spikes of white flowers in 
July. Stands sun or partial shade. 5 ft. Each, 85c. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath). A very hardy 
and effective shrub, with graceful arching branches well 
covered in late May with a profusion of large pure white 
flower clusters. The most popular and most planted of 
all shrubs. Will grow in almost any location. Grows 
5 to 6 feet high. 3 to 4-foot size, 75c each; 10 for $6.75. 
TAMARIX. Very fine foliage producing a fern-like 
effect. Attains a height of 6 to 8 feet. Pink flowers 
July to September. Each, $1.25. 

WEIGELIA EVA RATHKE, Large crimson flowers. 
3looms throughout the summer and autumn. Needs win- 
ter protection. Grows 4 feet high. Each, $1.00. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA. Has coarse but gracefully droop- 
ing branches with pink flowers. If pruned after bloom- 
ing will flower off and on all summer. Grows 6 feet 
high. FHach, $1.00. 
How to Plant Shrubs 
Do not expose roots 
to air or light more 
than necessary. If roots 
are dry they should be 
soaked in water sev- 
eral hours before 
planting. Keep roots 
A Vi\-~ covered until you are 
i, "7 ready to plant. Re- 
move all covering be- 
fore placing roots in 
the ground. 
Prune shrubs back at 
least one-third before 
planting as shown by 
dotted line in accom- 
panying diagram. 
When branches are 
crowded or may rub 
, against each other it 
may be necessary to 
cut out some additional 
wood as indicated by 
black lines. 
Then dig the hole; 
larger than the root 
system of plant. 
Place plant in hole, 
spreading out roots 
naturally. Fill in hole 
about two-thirds full 
of dirt, shaking shrub 
Planted the Right Way up and down to settle 
Roots set naturally dirt. 
Now fill the hole with water, (this 
is important) and allow to settle, after 
which fill in the rest of the soil to 
surface level. 
A liberal handful or two of bone- 
meal as a top dressing is very helpful. 
Water thoroughly at intervals during 
the first season. 
Space tall shrubs such as Lilacs 4-6 
feet apart, the medium height shrubs 
. such as Spirea Van Houttei 3-4 feet 
The Wrong Wayapart, and the dwarf plants such as 
Too crowded JBarberry 2-2% feet apart. 
Hardy Climbers 
_ BITTERSWEET (Celastrus scandens). A native vine 
in Minnesota, Produces an abundance of bright red ber- 
ries that are used for decorative purposes in the winter. 


Very hardy. Good for covering trellises, etc. Each, 60c. 
BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis Veitchei). The grandest 
hardy climbing vine for covering houses, churches, 
schools, etc. Its glossy, ivy leaves make a rapid growth. 
The tendrils cling firmly to the smoothest surface of 
rock or brick. Each, 765c. 
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE. A hardy vine of rapid growth. 
Has large, heart shaped leaves and in summer, purplish 
blossoms, resembling a miniature pipe. Very disease re- 
sistant. A fine vine for shading porches. Each, $1.25. 
ENGE LMA N’S 
IVY (Ampelopsis 
engelma n ni), 
Leaves are larger 
and not as dainty 
as the Boston Ivy. 
This ivy grows 
very fast and 
clings to. brick, 
s Stone or plaster. 
, Perfectly hardy in 
Minnesota. Each, 
50e. 
MATRIMON Y 
VINE. A trailing 
vine for covering 
walls and slopes. 
Has small purple 
flowers followed 
by red berries. 
Each, 60c. 
SCARLET 
ot eM Pon Er 
HONEYSUCK LE 
(Lonicera sem- 
pervirens).Trump- 
et-shaped flowers 
of bright scarlet, 
Spirea Van Houttei Makes a 
Beautiful Bush. Blooms more or 
less all summer. 
Each, 60e. 
WISTERIA (Sinensis). A fast growing vine, attaining 
a height of 20 to 80 feet. Foliage is grayish green. 
Produces small purple flowers in dense drooping clus- 
ters, during May and June. Each, 75c. 
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