GIRARD BROTHERS’ NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 
SPIREA 
Callosa Rosea (Fortune) — Flowers are 
dark pnk and is similar to the Frobeli in 
bloom and upright growth, except it grows 
to be slightly larger. 50c each; 3 for Seon 
Prunifolia (Old-fashion Bridal Wreath). 
Flowers pure white, double, very numerous. 
15-18 in., branched, 50c each: 3 for $1.30. 
Thunbergi Spirea—One of the first of all 
Spireas to bloom in early spring; small 
white flowers, feathery foliage. 
15-16 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. 
15-8 in., 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
WEIGELIA 
HERE IS A NICE SELECTION OF WEI- 
GELIA A VERY NICE MEDIUM SIZED 
SHRUB. BLOOMS PROFUSELY IN JUNE 
AND SOMETIMES AT INTERVALS DUR- 
ING SUMMER. GOOD IN MASS PLANT- 
INGS. 
EVA RATHKE—A pleasing deep red shade 
of flowers. Foliage deep green during sum- 
mer, turning to autumn shades of bronze 
and copper in the fall. 
18-24 in. plants, 75c each, 3 for $2.10. 
ROSEA—Similar to the above variety but 
deep rosy flowers, and lighter color foliage. 
18-24 in. plants, 60c each, 3 for $1.65. 
VARIEGATED ROSEA—Grows more com- 
pact than other above two varieties. Foli- 
age beautifully variegated green with deep 
golden edging. Flowers are light pink. A 
good border shrub. 
18-24 in. 75¢ each, 3 for $2.10. 
NEW PORT RED—A new variety. Better 
habits than most weigelia. Flowers are 
ruby red with white stamens. The foliage 
is a good green color that holds well until 
frost. 
18-24 in. bushy plants 90c each, 3 for 
$2.00. £2-15)in., 1 yr), plants 3 for $1.20. 
BOSKOOP GLORY—A new color in wei- 
gelia. Large flowering salmon pink. Grow- 
ing habits are similar to Newport Red. First 
time introduced in this country. 
isyt plants, 7oc each: 3 for $2.10. 
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DEUTZIA SCABRA 
Crenata—Vigorous grower; free bloom- 
ing, produces an abundance of double pink 
flowers. 
Pride of Rochester—Strong growers, free 
bloomer, double white flowers tinged with 
pink. 
2-3 ft., well branched, 60c each; 3 for $1.60. 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS—Profusion of white 
flowers bloom in May. The most graceful 
of the Deutzia. Seldom grows over 3 ft. 
high. You will like this one. Ideal for edg- 
ing and borders. 
10-12 in. plants 65c each, 3 for $1.80. 
CORNUS ELEGANTISSIMA (Variegated 
leaf Dogwood)—Bush form, highly varie- 
gated foliage. Attracts the eye. Rich red 
twigs make this bush very valuable for 
landscape work. One of the richest colored 
shrub. Always scarce. 
15-18 in. branched plants $1.50 each, 3 for 
$4.00. 
TAMARIX ODESSANA—A charming shrub 
with lace like silvery blue foliage. Flowers 
are borne in clusters of deep rose. Foliage 
and flowers make up very well in floral 
designs. Plants grow to 6 ft. but can be 
kept smealller by pruning. This is an out- 
standing shrub. 
2 ft. plants $1.00 each, 3 for $2.75. 
HYDRANGEA BLUEBOY—This beautiful 
variety is very hardy and produces masses 
of large, round clusters of flowers 8 to 10 
inches in diameter. If soi] conditions are 
right, these plants will produce beautiful 
blue flowers. In order to achieve this color 
they must be in acid soil. Grows into a 
bush form, and will reach a height of 3 or 
4 feet. Foliage is thick and a very nice 
green. The blooms sometimes show pink 
and blue at the same time. 
2% in. pot plants, 3 for $1.00, 10 for $3.00. 
HYDRANGEA P. G, 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA—Can be 
trained to tree form. Flowers massive and 
white, turning to pink, bronze and green. 
Flowstrs hang on most all winter. Conspicu- 
ous ana effective. Bush form. 
18-24 in. 60c each; 10 for $5.00. 
