Rose Tree of China 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
Prunus Triloba. The earliest flowering 
of the hardy shrubs. Before the leaves 
come out its branches are hidden under a 
fileecy cloud of bright pink double. blos- 
soms like small roses. A rare, breath-tak- 
ing sight, especially when it reaches its 
full height of 6 to 7 ft. Truly one of the 
loveliest of all flowering shrubs. Should 
be in every garden and is recommended 
for all regions. Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.39; 3 
for $3.85. 
Rose of Sharon, Jeanne @’Are 
ROSE OF SHARON 
Althea. Very colorful shrubs. Huge flow- 
ers like roses, 2 to 4 inches across, appear 
in August and early September, when flow- 
ers are scarce. 8 ft. Will withstand ex- 
tremely dry weather and grows well in 
dry locations. 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 D’ARC. Double pure white. 
Any of Above: Each, 1-11 ft., 44e; 3 for 
$1.14; 1 each of: these 4, for $1.45. 
Rose Acacia 
ROSE ACACIA 
Robinia Hispida. The charming shrub 
grows 5 feet tall, and is much appreciated 
because of the abundance of its large, 
loose clusters of beautiful clear pink flow- 
ers, somewhat like Sweet Pea blossoms, 
borne in May and June. The fuzzy brown 
branches and small, oval, locust-like foli- 
age make it interesting at all times. Each, 
114-2 ft., 89e; 3 for $2.50. 
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PINK SPIREA 
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Spirea Billiardi. This 
grand Spirea is one of 
the finest of the pink 
Spirea. It is a marvel- 
ous 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 grace- 
fA yao me a Te hanes 
branches, 5 ft. high. 
Blooms from July to 
September. Each, 114-2 
ft.. 59e; 3 for $1.58; 6 
for $2.95. 
All Shrubs Are 
POSTPAID : 
BRIDAL WREATH—SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Crimson Spirea, A. Waterer 
CRIMSON SPIREA 
Spirea Anthony Waterer. Also called the 
Perpetual Blooming Crimson Spirea. Is a 
dwarf variety, 2% to 3 feet high. Makes a 
fine, compact bush, its broad flat heads of 
erimson flowers continuing in perfection 
from June to Sept. A splendid showy red 
shrub for dwarf shrubbery planting. Each, 
12-15 im., 63e; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.30; 12 for 
$6.35. 
SMOKE BUSH OR 
PURPLE FRINGE 
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Rhus Cotinus. A different, most striking 
and graceful shrub. In late summer and 
fall, it is entirely covered with a curious 
fringe of fine, purplish, misty-looking 
flowers, which give the plant a smoky ap- 
pearance. Grows 10 to 12 feet high, and 
requires plenty of space for development 
to its fullest beauty. Each, 114-2 ft., 89e; 
3 for $2:50. 
Salzer’s Snowball 
SNOWBALL =u 
The showy Snowball grows about 8 feet 
high and flowers lavishly in spring. Of 
vigorous and luxuriant growth. Its large, 
lovely, white balls of bloom are borne 
the end of May, and make a brave show 
for Decoration Day. Each, 1-1% ft., 69¢e; 
3 for $1.85. 
BRIDAL WREATH 
Spirea Van Houttei. The true Bridal 
Wreath. Grandest of all the Spireas. 
Grows about 5 or 6 feet high. At the flow- 
ering season in May and June, the plant 
is gorgeous with long sprays of large, 
white flowers, presenting a beautiful ap- 
pearance. One of the finest shrubs grow- 
ing. Ornamental the year round. Very 
hardy everywhere, and always sure to 
give satisfaction. Each, 114-2 ft., 47¢e; 3 
for $1.32; 6 for $2.40; 12 for $4.60. 
SNOWBERRY 
Symphoriecarpus Racemosus. A desirable 
small shrub (3 to 5 feet) that grows in al- 
most any soil; valuable for shaded loca- 
tions. Bears small, rose-pink flowers in 
summer, which are followed by an abun- 
dance of large clustered, milk white ber- 
ries that remain on the bush until far into 
winter. Each, 1-11 ft., 49¢e; 3 for $1.30. 
TAMARIX 
Tall growing shrubs, with fine feathery 
foliage like that of the Juniper. Adaptable 
to all soils. 
HISPIDA. Densely bushy, a foaming, 
feathery mass of silvery foliage, with ex- 
tra large upright panicles of bright coral 
pink flowers in midsummer. Very beauti- 
ful. 12 to 15 feet. Each, 114-2 ft., 55¢; 3 
for $1.50. 
RUBRA. A comparatively new form,’ 
bright red:to wine red, large panicles of 
flowers. It likewise makes a beautiful dis- 
play in midsummer, with its showy pan- 
icles. Each, 1%2-2 ft., 73e3; 3 for $2.18. e 
Weigela Eva Rathke 
WEIGELA 
Sweet scented, trumpet shaped flowers 
in June and July. 
ROSEA. Tall growing and medium 
spreading, with rich rose flowers. A re- 
markably free bloomer. 7 ft. Each, 1-144 
ft., 49e; 3 for. $1.35. 
EVA RATHKE. Large trumpet shaped, 
bright red flowers. 5 ft. Each, 1-1% ft, 
69e; 3 for $1.89. . : 
VARIEGATED. Soft pink flowers with 
econtrasty foliage variegated cream and 
green. 5 ft. Each, 1-114 ft., 67e; 3 for $1.80. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
