

Rose of Sharon, Jeanne d@’Are 
ROSE OF SHARON ~ 
- ‘Althea. “Very colorful shrubs. 
-fHtuge flowers like roses, 2 to 4 inches 
‘across, appear in August and early 
- September, when flowers are scarce. 
8 ft. Will withstand extremely dry 
weather and grows well in dry loca- 
tions. They leaf out slowly the first 
season after transplanting, and often 
remain dormant well into July. We 
offer the best varieties: 
_ —Anemonae. Double pink flowers. 
—Ardens. Semi-double purple. 
—Lucy. Double dark red. 
 —Jeanne @Are. Double pure white. 
Any of Above: Eiach, 1-1% ft., 39¢; 
8 for 98e; 1 each of these 4, for $1.25. 
















Rose Acacia 
ROSE ACACIA. 
Robinia  Hispida. The eharming 
shrub grows 5 feet tall, and is much 
appreciated because of the abundance 
of its large, loose clusters of beauti- 
ful clear pink flowers, somewhat like 
Sweet Pea blossoms, borne in May and 
June. The fuzzy brown branches and 
small, oval, locust-like foliage make it 
interesting at all times. Each, 134-2 
ft., 89e; 3 for $2.50. 
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SMOKE BUSH OR 
‘PURPLE FRINGE 
«Rhus Cotinus. A different, most 
- gummer and fall, it is entirely covered 
‘with a curious fringe of fine, purplish, 
misty-looking flowers’ which give the 
plant a smoky appearance. Grows 10 
to 12 feet high, and requires plenty of 
ye 
space for development. to its fullest 

striking and graceful shrub. In late) 
. Each, 144-2 ft., 89¢; 3 for $2.50. | 


















Blue Spirea 
BLUE SPIREA 
Caryopteris. Free flowering and 
very valuable for its late blossoming? 
season, producing a profusion of lav- 
ender-blue flowers in autumn. Like 
Buddleia, the tops frequently die down 
over winter, but young shoots spring 
up freely in spring. They love a sunny 
position and sandy soil. Grows 4 to 5 
feet high, with smooth oblong leaves. 
Rake a few leaves over its base for 
protection over winter in northern 
latitudes. Each, 18 to 24 inches, 63c3 
3 for $1.75. 

Crimson Spirea, A. Waterer 
CRIMSON SPIREA 
Spirea Anthony Waterer. Also ealled 
the Perpetual Blooming Crimson 
Spirea. Is a dwarf. variety, 2% to 3 
feet high. Makes a fine, compact bush, 
its broad flat heads of crimson flowers 
continuing in perfection from June to 
Sept. A splendid showy red shrub for 
dwarf shrubbery planting. Each, 12- 
3 for $1.45; 
15 in., 53e;3 6 for $2.75; 
doz., $5.25. 

Smoke Bush or Purple Fringe 

Spirea Van Houttei 
BRIDAL WREATH 
Spirea Van Houttei. The true Bridal 
Wreath. Grandest of all the Spireas. 
Grows about 5 or 6 feet high. At the 
flowering season in May and June, the 
plant is gorgeous with long sprays of 
large, white flowers, presenting a 
beautiful appearance. One of the fim- 
est shrubs grown. Ornamental the 
year round. Very hardy everywhere, 
and always sure to give satisfaction. 
Each, 114-2 ft., 42c; 3 for $1.18; 6 for 
$2.15; doz., $4.16. 

Pink Spirea, Billiardi 
PINK SPIREA 
S. Billiardi. This grand Spirea is 
one of the finest of the pink Spirea. It 
is a marvelous plant and is a much 
deeper pink and a much more solid 
color than any of the others. The 
large spikes of fuzzy pink flowers nod 
gracefully on arching branches. 5 Lt 
high. Blooms from July to Sept. Each, 
134-2 ft., 49¢e; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.40. 

Snowberry 
SNOWBERRY 
._ BRacemosus. A desirable small shrub 
(3 to 5 feet) that grows in almost any 
soil; ‘valuable for shaded locations. 
Bears small, rose-pink flowers in sum- 
mer, which are followed by an abun- 
dance of large clustered, milk white 
berries that remain on the bush until 
far into winter. Each, 1-1% ft., 38e; 
3 for $1.07. , 
if My\Roses which I ordered from you are lovely and are much admired by my 89 
neighbors.—Mrs. J. J. Zarger, Enterprise, Kansas. 


