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VIBURNUM (Snowball)—Continued 









Cassinoides (|WVithe-Rod). Of medium size, with erect, gray- Lentago (Nannyberry). <A large-growing shrub; leaves bronze 
ish branches; thick, ovate, shining green leaves, and large when young, glossy green in Midsummer, and brilliant orange 
cymes of small, white flowers. Grows mostly in low grounds, and red in Autumn. Flowers creamy white, with dark blue 
but succeeds perfectly in high locations. 5 ft. berries in Autumn on red stems. 10 to 12 ft. 
Dentatum (4Arrowwood),. 6 to 10 ft. A bushy, upright- Opulus (Highbush Cranberry). The well known variety in old 
growing shrub of large size, growing to perfection in all sec- gardens. Grows 8 to 10 ft. high, bearing its balls of flowers 
tions of the North. The leaves are heart-shaped, bright in great profusion in May, followed by scarlet fruits. 
green in Summer, changing later to rich purple and red. The Opulus sterile (Common Snowball). 6 to 10 ft. A grand hardy 
creamy white, handsome flowers, borne in late Spring, in large, shrub. The flowers appear in numerous, compact balls in Spring. 
flat clusters, are followed by blue-black berries. Well known and justly popular. 
Dilatatum (Linden Viburnum). Prunifolia (Blackhaw). Dark, shining foliage. Snow 
From Japan. Low-spreading hab- ; — white flowers, in May and June, followed by dark 
it and fine foliage. bearing pure fruit. 12 ft. 
white flowers in May and June Pubescens. 3 to 6 ft. Bushy, with lender, upright 
Bright scarlet berries in Autumn. 
branches. White flowers in May, fruit black. June to 
Height 5 to 6 {t. 
July. Hardy, and very good for border plantings. 
Lantana (JVav/aring Tree). Sto 10 
ft. A tall shrub with white flowers 
in large clusters in May, suc- 
ceeded by bright red berries 
changing to black later. 
Eva Rathke 


WITHOUT COST : 
OR OBLIGATION Viburnum Opulus 
ON YOUR PART! 
Let Our Professional Sieboldi (Siebold Viburnum). The leaves on this variety 
Landscape Architects stay green later than most other shrubs. White flow- 
Helge YouuPienthe ers, in May, are followed by clusters of pink and 
Pandscantig toe vene bluish-black berries. Height 6 to 8 ft. 
Tomentosum plicatum (Japanese Snowball). Foliage 
a handsome olive green; flowers larger and more white 
than the Common Snowball, are borne in dense 
Weigela Rosea heads. Very ornamental. Height 8 ft. 
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Viburnum Carlesi 
WEIGELA (Diervilla) 
Amabilis. Very free blooming and hardy. Of good 
habit and rapid growth, soon forming a fine 
specimen. Large, deep, rose-colored flowers. 8 ft. 
Brilliance. 4-5 ft. As compared with Eva Rathke, 
Brilliance is hardier, more vigorous and makes a 
thrifty, shapely plant. Color in effect is soft ruby 
red, shading to garnet-crimson, without a harsh 
tone. Blossoms somewhat larger than Eva Rathke 
are distributed evenly. 
Candida, Snow. A strong grower but with a re- 
fined appearance. Flowers pure white. § ft. 
Eva Rathke. 3 to 4 ft. A charming Weigela; flowers 
brilliant crimson, a beautiful distinct clear shade 
producing two and sometimes three crops of 
blossoms in a season. 
Floribunda (Crimson Weigela). A fine variety anda 
profuse bloomer; flowers dark red. Height 5 to 6 ft. 
Rosea, Rose Colored. 5 to 6 ft. A hardy and beau- 
tiful shrub bearing in June a profusion of rose- 
colored flowers. Introduced from China and justly 
considered one of the finest shrubs we have. 
Variegata. An attractive dwarf growing shrub with 
handsomely variegated leaves and flowers of a 
very pale pink, almost white. 2 to 3 ft. 
