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 
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 
loveliest of all flowering shrubs. Should 
be in every garden and is recommended 
for all regions. Each, 2 to 83 ft., $1.55; 3 
for $4.40. 
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 leat 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 3 ft., 65e3 
3 for $1.85. 
Rose Acacia 
ROSE ACACIA 
Pink Locust or Sweet Pea Tree 
Robinia Hispida.. The charming shrub 
Brows 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., $1.10; 3 for $2.95. 
PINK SPIREA 
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- 
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branches, 5 ft. high. 
Blooms from July to 
September. Each, 2 to 3 
ft., 85e; 3 for $2.40, 
All Shrubs Are 
POSTPAID 
We highly recommend 
the use of BONE MEAL 
when plantings. “all 
shrubs, trees and ever- 
greens, 
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., 80c; 3 for $2.25. 
SMOKE BUSH OR 
PURPLE FRINGE 
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 8 ft., $1.853 
3 for $5.00. 
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., $1.15; 
3 for $3.20. 
BRIDAL WREATH—SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
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 8 ft., 69e; 3 
for $1.95. 
SWEET SHRUB 
Calyeanthus floridus. Blooms in late 
spring. Medium tall growing. The beloved 
“Sweet Betsy’’—the old fashioned favorite 
grown for the delicious spicy fragrance of 
its flowers and wood. Double flowers of 
mahogany red. Handsome polished leath- 
ery foliage. Gray-green branches. May be 
planted in sun or part shade, and in any 
soil, but enjoys rich, well drained soil and 
moisture. Each, 18-24 in., $1.25; 3 for $3.60. 
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 8 ft., 85e; 3 
for $2.40, 
Weigela Eva Rathke 
WEIGELA 
Sweet scented, trumpet shaped flowers 
in June and July. 
BRISTOL RUBY (Plant Patent No. 492). 
Crop failure, not available this year. 
EVA RATHKE. A strong thrifty plant 
with large, lovely rose-red flowers. A 
splendid free blooming variety with more 
richly colored flowers than most Weigelas. 
5 to 6 ft. Each 2 to 3 ft., $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
ROSEA, Tall growing and medium 
spreading, with rich rose flowers. A re- 
markably free bloomer. 7 ft. Each, 2 to 3 
ft., 98e; 3 for $2.75. 
VARIEGATED. Soft pink flowers with 
contrasty foliage variegated cream and 
green. 5 ft. Each, 144-2 ft., $1.10; 3 for $3.15. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
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