Early 
Flowering 
Spiraeas 

The charm of home grounds, depends primarily on the selection of those Shrubs, Trees 
and Vines, which help to make an interesting and ever-changing picture. 
The many varied and interesting types of Spiraeas make them, as a group, the most popular and most 
generally planted of all the hardy shrubs. 
grow. 
Spiraeas 
Garland Spiraea (S. Arguta). A cloud of dainty white blossoms in 
May. Graceful and attractive all season with long light-green 
leaves. 
OMLONZ ART weer nes eee a $0.50 PetORG itp ea ee ee ee $0.80 
ORLORA Sih re ee eee ee $1.00 
Japonica Spiraea (Callosa alba). 2% ft. A good dwarf shrub with 
white flowers all summer. A white-flowering companion plant to 
the Crimson Spiraea. 
UA ie oAlte) phat ae ee ee $0.50 Lomo 24 ines =e eee $0.80 
Pink Summer Spiraea (S. Billardi). 5 ft. Spikes of pink flowers at 
the end of the stems in July and August. Blooms when other 
shrubs are out of flower. 
AiOroe ite eee ee $0.75 On Aait ees eee $1.00 
Plume Spiraea (S. Sorbifolia). 4 ft. Leaves resemble a Mountain 
Ash. Flowers are in plumy spikes of white in July. 
ZetOnelinee en eee ee $0.60 Shale tds (aoc ee $0.85 
Snow Garland (S. Thunbergi). 3 ft. Light, feathery leaves on slen- 
der branches that are mass of white blossoms in early spring. 
A refined appearance all summer. 
LOC TORY Amita genes ee $0.50 ZRIOROM tree eS $0.80 
The Sumacs (Rhus) 
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica). 3 ft. Excellent, medium height 
hardy shrub. Three-parted, fragrant leaves and bright autumn 
color. Stands shade. 
18 ovZawin. grees ee $0.75 ZA) OI a a ee $1.00 
Tall Fern-Leaved Sumac (Rhus typhina laciniata). 9 ft. Has fronds 
of delicate, lacy leaves that turn crimson in fall. A hardy, tall 
shrub to make a pleasing foliage variation in shrub groups. 
ZatOpo) ti aoe sees $1.00 SROTRGE TL See mee a cee $1.25 
Tamarix 
Tamarix Pentandra. SUMMER TAMARIX. 7 ft. A striking plant 
with feathery leaves and open clusters of pink flowers at the 
end of the branches in June and July. Useful in bouquets. The 
foliage is unlike any other shrub and makes a striking picture. 
BACs Oa tence Sees eer $1.00 BaOUAyiC gee eee ne $1.25 
We list the better and dependable varieties that are all easy to 
Thorn Apple 
Thorn Apple, Red Haw (Crataegus). 10 to 12 ft. A native white 
flowering Hawthorn. Very handsome red fruits that are fav- 
ored by the birds. A splendid specimen or background shrub 
with horizontally spreading branches. 
AT OO ipt ere eee eee ee ee ee ee ee $2.50 
The Weigelas 
(Weigelas need favorable and protected positions—not recom- 
mended for planting north of the Twin-Cities.) 
Eva Rathke Weigela. 4 ft. Well covered with crimson trumpet- 
shaped flowers in July. Very free blooming. 
NOstopZArinwee ee ee $0.75 Dt Ovo teen =e $1.00 
Weigela Rosea. 5 ft. Well rounded bush that has a profusion of 
bright pink bell-shaped flowers in late June. 
LSatoe2 Asis ae eens oe $0.75 ROTO MLNS a a eee a ene $1.00 
The Viburnums (Snowball) 
Viburnums are hardy, full-shaped bushes. Very 
ornamental in foliage, flower and fruit. 
8 ft. An upright bush with 
The flat clusters of creamy-white flowers 
Arrow-Wood (Viburnum dentatum). 
glossy green leaves. 
in June are followed by ornamental black berries. A tall shrub, 
handsome in every way. 
PAAR ey se 5 eae) ne) $0.75 BO HOSAR tine eee ees $1.00 
AE NOMOs tar eee ee $1.25 
Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum opulus). 8 ft. Named for its big 
clusters of edible red berries that follow the flat-topped white 
flowers. A full, handsome shrub with brilliant fall foliage color. 
eC oe tt pees omen eee, $0.75 CORA tite a ene ae ome $1.00 
AX Oy ite = ee eee es $1.50 
Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterile). 8 ft. The popular, familiar 
“snowball” bush with white flowers in June. 
2 tOT3 te ee ae $0.75 SMIOR4 Sitges 2 eee $1.00 
Wayfaring-Tree (Viburnum lantana). 9 ft. Unusual, leathery, dark 
green, crinkled leaves. Red berries that ripen to black follow 
the white flowers. An excellent, tall, full, border shrub. 
DE LOM Ore hts eee ee ee ee $0.85 OPOeA tis. eee eee ee earns $1.25 
ASTOR OL dt wee: cA ae eee $1.50 
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