SYRINGA MOCK ORANGE 
B630 SYRINGA MOCK ORANGE. This has 
long been a favorite among shrubs. Of 
medium height, it is best known for the 
delightful fragrance of its lovely semi- 
double white flowers. Always a favor- 
ite for June weddings. 18-24 inch, 90c 
each; 3 for $2.55, postpaid. 
B655 MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA. A 
Magnolia hardy north of the Mason-Dixon 
line! One of the first flowers in early 
spring, Soulangeana is the most popular 
of the hardy varieties to be developed. 
The flowers are large, somewhat tulip- 
shaped, a delicate pink in the bud, open- 
ing to a rich ivory cream, deep red at 
the base of the cup. The foliage, rich, 
waxy green, is as ornamental through 
the summer as are the flowers in the 
spring. The Magnolia is one of the most 
beautiful of the flowering tree shrubs for 
the lawn. 2-3 ft., root wrapped, $4.75 
each, postpaid. 
B620 SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI  (Bridal- 
wreath). This is by far the most popular 
and widely planted shrub and makes 
good everywhere. The flowers are in 
flat clusters, produced on spreading 
pendulant branches often drooping clear 
to the ground. In full bloom they are a 
mass of white and never fail to attract. 
attention. This shrub is perfectly hardy 
anywhere and can be used for founda- 
tion, hedge or group planting. Heavy 2-3 
ft. shrubs, 50c each: 3 for $1.35; 18-24 
inch, 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
(See Hedging” for smaller grade) 
SNOWBALL 
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B649 SNOWBALL. A tall growing shrub, 
8 to 10 feet. The picture shows the huge 
“Snowball” blooms that have made this 
a favorite for generations. Wonderful for 
cemetery bouquets. 18-24 inches, 70c 
each postpaid. Quick show, 2-3 ft., $1.50 
each, not postpaid. 
B621 SPIREA BILLARDI. A lovely summer 
flowering shrub. Blooms are long pan. 
icles of rose-pink flowers from June to 
September. Very effective in any plant- 
ing. About 4 feet high. 18-24 inch, 50c 
each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
B622 SPIREA BLUE MIST. This new in- 
troduction is not truly a Spirea, but has 
been so named because the type bloom. 
Developed in Minnesota, it is very hardy. 
Grows to be about 4 feet high, and is 
covered with dainty blue flowers mid- 
summer to frost. Blue Mist adds en- 
chantment to your planting. 70c each; 3 
for $1.95, postpaid. 
B631 PERSIAN PURPLE LILAC. This is the 
lilac that is so often used for tall hedges. 
Blooms more freely than the common 
lilac and has a finer, daintier foliage. 
Originating in Northern China, it is abso- 
lutely hardy. Heavy 18-24 inches, 75c 
each; 3 for $2.10, postpaid. 
B653 TAMARIX HISPIDA. A shrub partic- 
ularly good for screen or background 
planting. Feathery foliage, silver green 
in color. Profuse bright pink flowers all 
summer. Extremely hardy, will grow in 
any type of soil. Should be cut back 
severely when planted to give the roots 
the best start. 18-24 inch, 50c each; 
, for $1.35, postpaid. Quick show, 2-3 
t.. 95c each; 3 for $2.50, not Pestpald. 
a B654 HI-BUSH CRANBERRY. ees has 
his favorite shrub and this is mine. A 
lovely tall bush (8 to 10 ft.), it has a 
spread of 6 to 7 feet. | think it is the 
most outstanding of the screen plantings. 
The foliage is rich, dark green. Masses 
of white bloom in early spring. But 
lovelier than all are the clusters of bril- 
liant red berries that cover the bush from 
mid-July to mid-winter. Branches of this 
shrub are gorgeous when cut and placed 
in water. I always use this wherever a 
tall planting is indicated. Heavy 18-24 
inch, 90c each; 3 for $2.40, postpaid. 
Quick show, 2-3 ft., $1.35 each; 3 for 
$3.75, not postpaid. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTE! 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA 
The WELCH Nursery 
