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Viburnum tomentosum — Doublefile Viburnum 
Vaccinium 
Vaccinium corymbosum Highbush Blueberry 
A handsome, native shrub of real character, much valued for its 
large, blue-black berries of excellent flavor but favored even more 
for its brilliant colored fall foliage which gives a distinct naturalistic 
effect and for the bright red color of the twigs during the winter 
months. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
2 iva) 3) Sie $1.50 $13.50 4 to 5 ft. $2.50 $22.50 
> tor’ ft: 2.00 18.00 
Viburnum 
Here is a group of interesting shrubs embracing a great 
variety. Most of them are prolific bloomers, do well in semi- 
shade, and follow their flowers with a profusion of handsome 
fruits of varying colors. 
Viburnum carlesi Mayflower Viburnum 
A low round bush of compact growth bearing, in early spring, 
charming clusters of pale rosy-white flowers of the most delicious 
fragrance. 
Each 
$4.00 
Each 
Pett -B, 3 to 4 ft. B-B $8.50 
V. dentatum Arrow-wood 
A very handsome, native shrub with glossy green foliage and white 
flowers in June, followed by berries which turn blue in autumn. 
Like the other Viburnums, it will flourish in partial shade. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
peto 4 ft. $1.25 $11.00 Sat Om Omit $2.00 $17.50 
Aneto 5 it: 1.50 13.00 Ortos7 eit. 2.50 
V. dilatatum Linden Viburnum 
The Chinese Viburnum is a decorative free-flowering shrub pro- 
ducing 6 inch clusters of snow-white flowers in May and June. It is 
very attractive in early winter because of its scarlet fruits. 
Each 
$2.00 
Per 10 
DECOR are ee tents crate: $18.00 
V. lentago Nannyberry 
A vigorous shrub which may become a small tree. It has creamy 
white, very fragrant flowers, light glossy green foliage, and bluish 
black fruit. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
3 to 4 ft. $1.25 $11.00 5 to 6 ft. $1.75 $16.00 
fi to 5 ft. 1.50 13.50 6 to 8 ft. 2.50 22.50 
V. opulus European Cranberry Bush 
One of the best shrubs for general planting. It has white flowers in 
panicles and red berries, resembling cranberries, which remain until 
early winter. The foliage is large and seldom attacked by insects. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
ZEtOMoOnLioueete PLC OU $8.00 4 to 5 ft. $1.50 $13.50 
Seay Aim so IPS 11.00 Sy tte (Oy 30 ae 1.75 16.00 
V. opulus sterile Common Snowball 
Large round heads of white flowers in May - June. 
Each Per 10 
$1.00 $9.00 
Each Per 10 
. $1.50 $13.50 
Blackhaw Viburnum 
A tall-growing variety with white flowers in April and May, fol- 
lowed by blue-black fruits. Makes a wonderful tall hedge or screen. 
Each Per 10 
.... $3.00 $27.00 
Doublefile Viburnum 
The most beautiful of all the Viburnums. A superb flowering shrub 
covered in June with a profusion of dazzling white flowers arranged 
in radial clusters. The flowers are followed by red berries which 
later change to blue-black. One of the most breath-taking of all shrubs. 
Each Per 10 
Oe $2.00 $18.00 
Wifey Ry ii 3 to 4 ft. 
V. prunifolium 
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V. tomentosum 
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V. tomentosum plicatum Japanese Snowball 
Pure white flowers arranged in a round ball about 4 inches across. 
Branches arching, reaching a height of about 8 feet. 
Each 
$2.50 
Per 10 
D2 Wid) Ble baie $22.50 
Vitex 
Vitex macrophylla (agnuscastus latifolia) 
Hardy Lilac Chastetree 
A tall-growing shrub with bold foliage and great spreading clusters 
of intensely violet-blue flowers in late summer; very decorative and 
fine for cutting. One of the finest blue-flowering shrubs. 
Each 
$1.75 
Per 10 
3 to 4 ft. $16.50 
Weigela 
A decorative family of small shrubs bearing bell or trum- 
pet-shaped flowers 1 to 1% inches long. Very beautiful but 
somewhat tender; in our acid soils the use of lime seems to 
partially overcome this tenderness. 
Weigela Bristol Ruby (Pat. No. 492) 
Sparkling ruby-red to crimson flowers produced in immense quan- 
tities in the spring and again throughout late summer and fall. Makes 
a perfectly round specimen about 6 feet tall. 
Each Per 10 
toe at tse . $2.50 $22.50 
W. florida (rosea) Pink Weigela 
A very free-flowering shrub somewhat similar to the preceding 
with larger, bright pink flowers. 
Each 
$1.25 
Per 10 
De is By ae $11.00 
W. wagneri Eva Rathke 
Perhaps the most showy of all, with dark brownish red flowers, 
brightened by a light center. Flowers profusely nearly all summer. 
Each Per 10 
$1.25 $11.00 
18 to 24 in. 
