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. 
oitop2 ating seed $0.50 
SROs ah eee eae een her 2 $1.00 
Japonica Spiraea (Callosa alba). 2¥2 ft. A good dwarf shrub with 
white flowers all summer. A white-flowering companion plant to 
the Crimson Spiraea. 
OtOn Obinim ween Beco $0.75 OR tone Aiicives ae ee $1.00 
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. . 
TASS (Sh hat SS Norns Sd Ae aes $0.75 SplOmAehts = steens Be PET $1.00 
Plume Spiraea (S. Sorbifolia). 4 ft. Leaves resemble a Mountain 
Ash. Flowers are in plumy spikes of white in July. 
2etOBOR Te ee ee $0.75 Skt Om ahivee eee e eet $1.00 
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. 
iis} 300) Abe, aes ee $0.50 PAs Omori ene eee $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. 
SROs ei meee eae Le $0.75 PRtOnGn tt eee eee ae a re $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. 
Dt Omor ite eee Lesa $1.00 OR On Amt tamme Ree es ake $1.50 
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. 
DeNiro hee eS $1.00 Cotta ites eee ee $1.25 
Tatarian Maple—for Fall color 
Tatarian Maple (Acer tataricum Ginnala). 15 ft. A very hardy, 
shrub-like tree for lawn specimen or with tall shrubs in the bor- 
der. Fall coloring a bright red. 
CRIONA PL a DUSHY anes $1.00 
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. 
ASS Ope Lit steep ater ee PE irre, Seeet AM etn Sey ee ee ey Tee) eS 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. 
[Oc toe2A ye ae ee ee $1.00 D1 ©) OR ee oa en $1.25 
Weigela Rosea. 5 ft. Well rounded bush that has a profusion of 
bright pink bell-shaped flowers in late June. 
if Sisto Ae ine eee ee ee $1.00 ZHONG Whi eee ek eee ae $1.25 
The Viburnums 
Viburnums are hardy, full-shaped bushes. 
ornamental in foliage, flower and fruit. 
8 ft. An upright bush with 
The flat clusters of creamy-white flowers 
Very 
Arrow-Wood (Viburnum dentatum). 
glossy green leaves. 
in June are followed by ornamental black berries. A tall shrub, 
handsome in every way. 
1 Bag {oyna hp it eS See A ap Ae La pe $0.75 tO Atti eee te oe aa $1.00 
AP Ge a) Orit uae ems ae, Mon Sa Oe ae eek $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. 
Deavoy Caney Sey ee $1.00 SIG Ma The Se Sarees Silas 
ANS CREO te eee cers ay. 05 Ceres $1.50 : 
Snowball (Viburnum opulus sterile). 8 ft. The popular, familiar 
“snowball” bush with white flowers in June. 
Det ON aie tite ee ee $1.00 Shite Tie es See eee $1.25 
Waytaring-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. 
DESO E TRON ne Sea irae Oe Pot $0.85 CU Loic an pane te Mee Ga UE shal $1.25 
ACN Oe ae ete Bede ee $1.50 
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