
Spirvea Van Houtte 
Van Houtte (S. van Houttei). Indispensable in grouping of 
shrubbery with its graceful arching slender branches and “maid- 
enhair’” foliage. A fountain of white in May. Splendid for 
untrimmed hedges, and may be planted in the shade. 4 to 6 
feet at maturity. 
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesi) 


SPIRAEA (Spirea) 
This family of shrubs furnishes a variety of form, 
size, foliage and blossoms. All varieties are hardy and 
adapted to almost any location, always forming an 
important part in shrub beautification. 
Anthony Waterer. This dwarf variety has showy clus- 
ters of crimson flowers in July, and if cut as they 
fade, will continue to bloom until frost. 2 to 3 feet 
at maturity. 
Bridal Wreath (S. prunifolia). Blooms early in 
spring, even before Spirea van Houtte, with clusters 
of button-like white flowers. Early in the fall the 
foliage turns beautiful tones of red and bronze. 
6 feet at maturity. 
Thunberg’s (S. Thunbergi). One of the finest low 
growing shrubs, with fine, delicate foliage which is 
light yellowish green, changing to brilliant red and 
orange in autumn. Very desirable for low, un- 
trimmed hedges or group plantings. Does well in 
shade or open light. 2 to 3 feet at maturity. 

Spiraea Anthony Waterer 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum) 
Common Snowball (V. opulus sterile). A large shrub producing 
large balls of snow-white flowers in May. 8 to 10 feet at ma- 
turity. ; 
European Cranberry Bush (V. opulus). Upright, spreading habit, 
dense green foliage. Single, flat, white flowers in May, suc- 
ceeded by red cranberry-like berries that cling to the leafless 
branches all winter. 8 to 10 feet at maturity. 
Fragrant Pink Snowball (V. Carlesi). This valuable recent intro- 
duction from Korea is a dwarf, compact shrub, bearing delicate 
pale pink blossoms, tinted white, with clover-scented fragrance. 
3 to 4 feet at maturity. See colored illustration. 
Prices on Fragrant Pink Snowball: 24 to 30 in., $4.50; 
18 to 24 in., $3.50, each, not prepaid. 

Prices of Flowering Shrubs, See Page 26 
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