Rose inves'nt 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 
fleecy 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 
foveliest of all flowering shrubs. Should 
be in every garden and is recommended 
for all regions. Each, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 
for $4.20. 
Rose of Sharon 
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: 
DOUBLE PINK DOUBLE PURPLE 
DOUBLE DARK RED 
Any of the above: Each, 2 to 8 ft., 60¢;3 
3 for $1.65. 
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, 
2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3 for $2.75. ‘ 
We highly recommend the use of BONE 
MEAL when planting all shrubs, trees 
and evergreens. ‘ 
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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- 
fully on arching 
branches. 5 ft. high. 
Blooms from July to 
September. Each, 2 to $3 
ft., SOe; 3 for $2.20. 
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 
crimson flowers continuing in perfection 
from June to Sept. A splendid showy red 
shrub for dwarf shrubbery planting. Each, 
15-18 in., 75e; 3 for $2.10. 
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, 2 to $3 ft., $1.75; 
3 for $4.70. ‘ 
Salzer’s Snowball 
SNOWBALL 
_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, 18-24 in., $1.10; 
3 for $3.15. 
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, 2 to 3 ft., 60¢; 3 
for $1.65. 
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, 2 to $ ft., 6de; 3 
for $1.75. 
Weigela Eva Rathke 
WEHIGELA 
Sweet scented, trumpet shaped flowers 
in June and July. 
BRISTOL RUBY (Plant Patent No. 492). 
This is an improved and hardier form of 
E. Rathke. A strong thrifty plant with 
large soft ruby-red flowers shading to a 
crimson-garnet. Blooms profusely in the 
spring and usually again in late summer 
and fall. Probably the finest Wiegelia to 
be had. Each, 1% to 2 ft., $1.15; 3 for $3.15. 
ROSEA. Tall growing and medium 
spreading, with rich rose flowers. <A re- 
markably free bloomer. 7 ft. Each, 2 to 3 
ft., 80c; 3 for $2.20. 
EVA RATHKE. Large trumpet shaped, 
bright red flowers. 5 ft. Each, 18-24 in. 
90ce; 3 for $2.55. 
WINTER BERRY 
flex Verticillata (Black Alder). A na- 
tive American shrub, really a smooth 
leaved form of holly, but drops its leaves 
after frost. Its main value are the red 
berries which remain on the plant. during 
fall and early winter. Height 8 feet. Each, 
12 to 18 inches, $1.15; 3 for $3.15. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
