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, PERSIAN LILAC 
Graceful, drooping branches with large, loose 
flower heads of lavender-purple flowers, Ex- 
cellent variety for cutting. (See photo.) Grows 
eto 9 ft. Hardy in Zone 4, 
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«SWEET MOCK ORANGE 
Also known as Philadelphus or Syringa. Thou- 
sands of beautiful white flowers in early summer, 
One of the most fragrant of all shrubs. Ex- 
cellent for tall hedges and screen plantings. (See 
photo.) Grows to 10 ft, Hardy in Zone 4, 
st ROSE ACACIA 
un: Beautiful spring-flowering shrub with clusters 
of bright rose-purple flowers like Sweet Peas, 
(See photo.) Thrives in the poorest of soils. 
Grows to 3 ft, Hardy in Zone 3, 
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re Dwarf shrub with small white flowers fol- 
lowed by clusters of coral-pink berries in the 
fall, +Thrives in the poorest of soils. Grows to 
ges 4 ft. Hardy in Zone 3, 
A SNOWBERRY 
-_ * Small pinkish flowers, followed by clusters 
of large snowy-white berries remaining on the 
branches until mid-winter. (See photo.) Thrives 
in sun or shade. Grows to 4 ft. Hardy in 
Zone 3. 
SPICE BUSH, CALYCANTHUS 
<p Double, mahogany-red flowers with a_ spicy 
fragrance, produced in June. (See photo.) Large, 
deep green, glossy leaves. Grows to 6 ft. Hardy. 
e in Zone 4, 
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PINK SPIREA, BILLARDI 
Spikes of fuzzy pink flowers on upright 
branches, suitable for cutting. (See photo.) 
¥ Grows to 4 ft. Hardy in Zone 4. 






You can be certain of hardy, healthy stock from 
Burgess. Only disease-free, state inspected plants 
are shipped, so you know they'll do well for you. 
Mock Orange 
BRIDAL WREATH SPIREA 
Most popular and useful of all shrubs. Grace- 
ful, arching branches covered, in early spring, 
with thousands of pure white flower clusters. 
Grows to°6 ft. Hardy in Zone 4. (See photo.) 
COLDEN SPIREA 
Named for the color of its foliage, which is 
golden yellow. White flowers, produced in 
clusters in the spring. Grows to 8 ft. Hardy 
in Zone 4. 
APRIL FLOWERING SPIREA 
Spirea Thunbergii blooms in very early spring, 
sometimes before the snow leaves. Small white 
flowers all over the bush. Grows to 4 ft. Hardy 
in Zone 4. 
SWEET PEA SHRUB 
Also known as Caragana, Extremely hardy 
shrub from Siberia. May be grown as a large 
shrub or small tree. Excellent for tall hedges 
or screen plantings. Dainty yellow pea-shaped 
flowers in May and June. Grows to 15 ft. 
Hardy in Zone 8, 
WEIGELA ROSEA 
Showy, summer-flowering shrub with bell- 
shaped pink flowers all over the plant. Grows in 
semi-shade. (See photo.) Grows to 5 ft. Hardy 
in Zone 4. sf 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW 
Not to be confused with the common wild 
varieties. Large, silvery catkins nearly two 
inches long. Excellent for background or screen 
plantings. May be cut for winter bloom. (See 
photo.) Grows to 15 ft. Hardy in Zone 4, 
RED BUD 
Branches covered with clusters of rose-pink, 
pea-shaped flowers before the leaves, in early 
The large, heart-shaped leaves make an 
Can be grown 
Grows to 
spring. 
attractive shrub all summer, 
either as a large shrub or dwarf tree. 
20 ft. Hardy in Zone 4, 

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