Hardy Field-grown | Flowering Shrubs 
SPIRAEA thunbergi. Forms a_ dense, 
fluffy bush, 3 to 5 feet high. The feathery 
foliage is a peculiar but pleasing shade of 
yellowish green, changing in autumn to 
bright red and orange. 2-yr., 18 to 24 in., 
60c each. 
SPIRAEA vanhouttei. Bridal Wreath. 
This is the most popular flowering shrub. 
The small white flowers are borne in 
clusters and the whole bush takes the ap- 
pearance of a graceful white fountain dur- 
ing May and June. Leaves red [and yellow 
in the fall. Thrives anywhere. 2-yr. heavy, 
12 to 18 in., 40c each; 10 for $3.50. 2-yr. 
heavy, 24 in., by Express, 40c each; 10 
for $3.50; 100 for $25.00. 
SYRINGA vuileacial Lilac. 
White. Old-fashioned white Lilac. 
heavy, 18 to 24 in., 65c each. 
Purple. Old-fashioned purple Lilac which 
everyone knows. 2-yr. heavy, 18 to 24 in., 
65c each. 
Persian Red. “A narrow-leaf Lilac with 
beautiful reddish purple flower. A heavy 
bloomer and one of the best of all Lilacs. 
2 to 3 ft., 75c each. 
TAMARIX africana. These large shrubs 
have foliage resembling asparagus leaves, 
giving them a drooping, feathery appear- 
ance. Pink flowers in great profusion are 
borne in early summer. Does well on any 
soil, 2 to3 ft., 75c each. 
VIBURNUM americanum. High-Bush 
Cranberry. Similar to Opulus but more 
open and spreading, with longer, more 
numerous, more showy and longer lasting 
fruits. Broad flower corymbs with usually 
only the outer fringe fully opened. Fruits 
bright scarlet, persisting from July until 
spring, mainly because the birds won’t eat 
them. 2 to 3 ft., 70c each. 
VIBURNUM carlesi. A valuable introduc- 
tion from Korea, producing its delicate, 
spice-scented flowers in May and June. 
The buds before expanding are an attrac- 
tive mauve-pink, developing into bou- 
vardia-like umbels of pure white. Flowers 
preserve their perfect form and purity 
of color an unusually long time. 18 to 24 
in., $1.50 each. 
2-yr. 

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SPIRAEA VANHOUTTEI 
VIBURNUM lantana. Wayfaring Tree. 
Beautiful lantana-like leaves; white flowers 
in May and June. Fruits color unequally 
from crimson to black. 2 to 3 ft., 70c each. 
VIBURNUM opulus sterile. Snowball. 
The common Snowball so useful at Decora- 
tion Day with its lovely balls of white 
flowers. 18 to 24 in., 80c each. 
VIBURNUM tomentosum. Japanese Snow- 
ball. Erect, compact, grows 6 feet in 
height. Covered with a mass of white in 
June. One of the best of the Snowball 
family. 18 to 24 in , 70c each. 
WEIGELA floribunda. Surpasses all other 
red-flowering shrubs. Much hardier than 
Eva Rathke and a better flower. Com- 
mences blooming early in spring and con- 
tinues all summer long. Leaves are a rich 
glossy green and densely cover the branches. 
2 to 3 ft., 80c each. 
WEIGELA, Eva Rathke. The most dis- 
tinct and one of the most attractive va- 
rieties. Flowers deep carmine-red. July. 
2 to 3 ft., 80c each. 
WEIGELA rosea. Tall growing, vigorous, 
with deep pink flowers. Blooms profusely 
in June and shows some flowers through- 
out the season. 2 to 3 ft., 65c each. 
WEIGELA variegata. A beautiful shrub 
with variegated yellow and green leaves. 
One of the most handsome of all the 
shrubs. 18 to 24 in., 75c each. 
Broadleaf Evergreen 
Shrubs 
All Balled and Burlapped, too 
heavy for mailing. 
Azalea 
MOLLIS. Dwarf growing, bushy, well 
branched, with especially attractive foli- 
age. The flowers are a variable orange- 
tan, yellow and red. Plant thrives in both 
sunny and semi-shaded locations; very 
hardy and good for foundation planting. 
18 to 24 in., B&B. $2.50 each. 
Daphne 
CNEORUM. Rose Daphne. A delightfully 
sweet-scented, pink-flowered, dwarf ever- 
green shrub with dark blue-green foliage. 
Each shoot is tipped with delightfully fra- 
grant, pink flowers in May and June, and 
intermittently during the rest of the sum- 
mer. It is an ideal rock plant, succeeding 
best in full sunlight in a well-drained soil. 
No. 1 plants, 9in., Bx B. $1.25 each. 
Rhododendron 
MAXIMUM. Foliage very large and 
smooth. The July flowers are shades of 
rosy blush and white. Very attractive for 
natural effects along shaded walks and 
drives, and best for massing. 2 to 3 ft., 
B&B. $3.00 each. 

VIBURNUM (SNOWBALL) 
ALLEN’S NURSERIES AND SEED HOUSE 
