WASTESBORO, VIRGINIA 
SHRUBS —C ontinued 
SPIRAEAS. A useful class of shrubs, available in 
many varieties. The following are especially useful 
since they can be used for both small home plant- 
ing and larger landscape developments. Spireas 
as a rule are easily grown, inexpensive, adapted to 
a wide range of soils. Hardy in almost all climates. 
Anthony Waterer. 2 ft. Especially useful under 
windows and along shrub borders, requiring a low 
growing shrub. Flat, rose pink flower clusters in 
great numbers in june, smaller numbers during 
the rest of the Summer. 12-15 in. 75c. each, $7.50 
per dozen; 15-18 in. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
Billiardi (Spiraea billiardi). The Everblooming 
Spirea. Medium height. 4 to 6 ft. Pink and white 
spikes which are at their best in July but con- 
*tinue until frost. 2-3 ft. 80c. each, $8.00 per 
dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
SPIRAEA, Biue (Caryopteris imcana). 18 in. 
Dwarf grower; somewhat perennial-like, since in 
this locality the tops die back to the ground each 
Winter, but reappear promptly on the approach 
of Spring, affording an abundance of pleasing 
blue flowers throughout the Summer. 3 yr. plants, 
60c. each, $6.00 per dozen. 
Bridalwreath (Spiraea prunifolia). The old- 
fashioned White Bridalwreath. 2-3 ft. $1.00 
each, $10.00 per dozen. 
Froebeli (Spiraea froebeli). 3 ft. Similar to the 
Anthony Waterer but stronger grower; rose pink 
flowers in July. 15-18 in. 75c. each, $7.50 per 
dozen; 18-24 in. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
Golden (Spiraea opulifolius luteus). 4 to 6 ft. 
Golden variegated foliage, white flowers in early 
Spring. 3-4 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; 
4-5 ft. $1.50 each. 
Korean (Spiraea trichocarpa). One of the newer 
varieties, resembling Vanhouttei, blooming 2 to 3 
weeks later, extending the season. Pure white. 
2-3 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. 
$1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
Reeves Spiraea (Spiraea reevesiana). 5 to 6 ft. 
White flowers borne in clusters along the branches 
in May. Differs from Vanhouttei chiefly by hav- 
ing larger foliage. 18-24 in. 75c. each, $7.50 
per dozen; 2—3 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
thunbergi (Spiraea thunbergi). 4 to 5 ft. A dense 
fluffy bush with attractive, green, feather-like 
foliage which turns to beautiful colors of orange 
and red in Autumn. Dainty white flowers; first of 
the Spireas to blossom in Spring. 18-24 in. 75c. 
each, $7.50 per dozen; 2—3 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 
per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. 
vanhouttei (Spiraea vanhouttei). 6 to Sit. At 
home almost everywhere planted, under the most 
favorable and unfavorable conditions. Medium 
grower. Often used in foundation plantings, 
shrub borders, as specimens, and put to numer- 
ous other uses. Spreading, attractive shrub, good 
foliage and in the early Spring is covered with 
masses of pure white flowers. 2-3 ft. 60c. each, 
$6.00 per dozen, $45.00 per 100; 3-4 ft. 85c. each, 
$8.50 per dozen, $65.00 per 100. 
STRAWBERRY BU3}H (Euonymus americanus) 
6to7ft. Leaves bright green in Summer, changing 
to colorful hues in the Fall. The red berries, which 
appear from bursting capsules after the leaves drop 
are quite showy. 18—24 in. $1.00 each; 2-3 ft. $1.50 
each. 
SWEET PEPPER BUSH (Clethra alnifolia). 4 to 5 
ft. Its medium height lends it to many uses in the 
garden. Spikes of fragrant, white flowers in August 
and September when few flowering shrubs are in 
bloom. 2-3 ft. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; 
3-4 ft. $1.50 each. 
SWEET SHRUB (Calycanthus floridus). 4 to 6 ft. 
An old garden favorite. Dark, reddish brown, sweet- 
ly scented. May to October. 2-3 ft. $1.00 each, 
$10.00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. 
TAMARIX (Tamarix africama). 8 to 10 ft. Tall, 
slender, straggly growing tree with beautiful, feath- 
er-like foliage. Delicate pink flowers in April. 2—3 ft. 
80c. each, $8.00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.00 each, 
$10.00 per dozen; 4—5 ft. $2.00 each. 
VIBURNUM carlesi. 4 ft. Beautiful new shrub from 
Korea, producing delicate spice-scented, most fra- 
grant, light pink flowers in May and June. One of 
the most popular new shrubs. 18-24 in. $1.75 each; 
2-3 ft. $2.50 each. 
VITEX (Chaste-tree). 4 to 5 ft. Large, showy laven- 
der flower spikes in July and last until frost. We 
offer the Macrophylla, the large-leaf type—also 
the Imcisa, the cutleaf type. 2-3 ft. $1.00 each, 
$10.00 per dozen. 
WEIGELA (Weigela). An old garden shrub which 
continues to be in demand. Used in gardens of all 
sizes and designs. Our selection of varieties meets 
the needs of any garden. 
Eva Rathke. 4 to 5 ft. Free bloomer, beginning in 
June and blooming intermittently until late Fall. 
Bright red. 18-24 in. 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; 
2-3 ft. $1.25 each. 
Floribunda (Weigela floribunda). 7 to S ft. A 
most promising new variety resembling Rosea in 
habit of growth, but bright red. One of the better 
shrubs. 18-24 in. $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; 
2-3 ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen. (See illus- 
tration). 
Rosea (Weigela rosea). 7 to 8 ft. Best known and 
most extensively planted of the Pink Weigelas, 
blooming abundantly in June. 2-3 ft. $1.00 each, 
510-00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.50 each, $15.00 per 
ozen. 
WINTER JASMINE (Jasminum nudificorum). 
Prostrate grower; used for covering banks and walls. 
Profusion of yellow blossoms in early Spring, usually 
March. 3 yr. clumps, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen; 
4 yr. clumps, $1.5) each, $15.00 per dozen. 

HEDGE PLANTS 
shearing, which is less expensive than the painting and upkeep of other fences. We 
especially recommend to you the Kvergreen Amur River Privet. 
are other varieties of plant material which can be used as a hedge. 

Planting —For a dense, compact hedge, we recommend 6 inches apart in a single 
A hedge is ornamental, 
as well as it affords pro- 
tection, costing less than 
metal, wood or stone 
fences; requires little at- 
tention other than some 
However, there 

Weigela Floribunda 
WHITE FRINGE (Chionanthus virginica). 
Very showy shrub, 12 to 15 ft. in neight. Large 
leathery, shiny leaves; masses of lace-like, 
drooping, white flowers in May, followed by 
large, purple berries. A native of Virginia but 
hardy and easily grown over a wide area. 
Especially useful near streams, affording a 
pleasing effect when planted in front of Weep- 
ing Willows and other drooping trees. 3-4 ft. 
$1.50 each, $15.00 per dozen; 4-6 ft. $2.25 
each, $22.50 per dozen; 6-8 ft. $3.50 each. 
WINTERSERRY (lilex verticiilata). 6 to 8 ft. 
Deciduous Holly noted for its bright red, shiny 
berries used at Christmas time for decorative 
purposes. For best results plant in groups of 
three or more. Hardy from Maine to Florida. 
18-24 in. 75c. each, $7.50 per dozen; 2-3 ft. 
$1.20 each, $12.00 per dozen; 3-4 ft. $1.75 
each, $17.50 per dozen. 
BOXWOOD HEDGE 
_ Colonial Virginia Gardens are especially 
noted for their beautiful Old Boxwood 
Hedges which are still possible with our 
Standard Boxwood and may be had at a 
small cost by starting with our Special 
‘Hedge Size. 12-15 in. 50 p sn, 
$47.50 per 50, $85.00 | LOO. | 
mend planting 18 inches apart. 




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AMUR RIVER PRIVET 
(LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE) 
The Southern, evergreen type. r aS 
fornia Privet and more beautiful because it retains its glossy 
green foliage throughout the average Winter. 
Just as hardy as the Cali- 
A rapid, com- 
pact grower, making a dense hedge in a short time. May be 
kept sheared to almost any height from 1 to 8 feet. It may 
also be used as a screen or background where, if permitted to 
grow freely, it affords a profusion of white flowers in May and 
large quantities of shiny blue berries which hang on throughout 
Winter. 
row and pruning back within 2 or 3 inches of the ground at time of planting. 

Prices for Amur River and 
north. 
Evergreen Amur River Privet 
(See illustration.) 
California Privet 
10-50 50-100 100-300 300 up 
Each Each Each Each 
1 ‘year, L8=24 int, yee $0.15 $0.12 $0.10 $0.08 
2 yeat, 2-3 tle. - aes 25 pee -20 -16 
Si year, S=4 ft... veeeeeiee ae 35 -30 ee 
(LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM) 
One of the oldest and best known of the hedges. Not 
as extensively used as the Evergreen Amur but planted tarther 
Dark, glossy green foliage, somewhat larger than the 
Amur River. Similar in habits of growth, but not evergreen. 
See prices above. 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI 
See page 22 for Barberry Thunbergi which may also be 
used for hedges. 
