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FLOWERING ALMOND 
Mie se Pe a Re GOR 
VIBURNUM—An interesting and showy 
group diversified greatly in character and 
common names, ranging in size from 2 to 
12 feet and blooming profusely in the 
spring. In the summer their leaves are 
rich and heavy and aided by bright fruits 
lividly brighten up the autumn with vivid 
splashes of color. 
Americana (American Cranberry)—Simi- 
lar to Opulus but more open growth. Berries 
brighter and more persistent. 
15-18 in., 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
Lentago (Sheepberry) — Grows to be a 
tree about 25 or 30 feet tall. Glossy dark 
leaves, green and white cymes of flowers 
in June followed by large blue-black fruit. 
45c each; 3 for $1.20. 
Opulus (High Bush Cranberry) — Dense 
green foliage, studded with large bunches 
of crimson berries which last well into the 
Winter. Matures at 8 to 10 feet into a 
compact rounded mass. 
15-18 in., 45c each; 3 for $1.20. 
Opulus Nanum—A dwarf compact plant, 
seldom reaches 2 ft, high. Suitable for low 
hedges and borders. Need little or no trim- 
ming. Does well in most type soils. 
euyr. plants Tocreach sos10r p21; 
Opulus Sterilis (Common Snowball) — 
Medium sized shrub. Blooms in June with 
mass of pure white flowers which resemble 
snowballs. 
15-18 in., 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
are 
snowballs 
very fragrant, produced in early spring. Will 
do well in part shade or sun. Much hardier 
than Burkwoodi. 
12-18 in., well branched $1.75 each, 
BLON $).25: 
CARLESI—Waxy white 
SPIREA 
Callosa Rosea (Fortune) — Flowers are 
dark p ‘nk and is similar to the Frobeli in 
bloom and upright growth, except it grows 
to be slightly larger, 40c each; 3 for $1.05. 
Prunifolia (Old-fashion Bridal Wreath). 
Flowers pure white, double, very numerous. 
15-18 in., branched, 40c each; 3 for $1.05. 
Thunbergi Spirea—One of the first of all 
Spireas to bloom in early spring; small 
white flowers, feathery foliage. 
15-18 in., 40c each; 3 for $1.05. 
Van Houttei Spirea—One of the most 
popular of all shrubs, with its beautiful 
arching branches loaded with clusters of 
snow-white flowers in April and May. 
15-18 in., 40c each; 3 for $1.05. 
WEIGELIA 
Weigelia — Very showy medium sized 
shrub. Blooms profusely in June and some- 
time at intervals during summer, Nice in 
mass plantings. 
Eva Rathke—Deep carmine red 
18-24 in., 65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
Rosea—Rose pink: 
18-24 in., 55c each; 3 for $1.50 
