VIBURNUM 
Cassinoides (Withe-Rod). Of medium size, with erect, gray- 
ish branches; thick, ovate, shining green leaves, and large 
cymes of small, white flowers. Grows mostly in low grounds, 
but succeeds perfectly in high locations. 5 ft. 
Dentatum (4rrowwood). GacOne Omit A bushy, upright- 
growing shrub of large size, growing to perfection in all sec- 
tions of the North. The leaves are heart-shaped, bright 
green in Summer, changing later to rich purple and red. The 
creamy white, handsome flowers, borne in late Spring, in large, 
flat clusters, are followed by blue-black berries. 
Dilatatum (Linden Viburnum). 
From Japan. Low-spreading hab- 
it and fine foliage, bearing pure 
white flowers in May and June. 
Bright scarlet berries in Autumn. 
Height 5 to 6 ft. 
Lantana (|Vuy/aring Tree). Sto 10 
{t. A tall shrub with white flowers 
in large clusters in May, suc- 
ceeded by bright red_ berries 
changing to black later. 
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~\ Lentago (Nannyberry). 
A large-growing shrub; leaves bronze 
when young, glossy green in Midsummer, and brilliant orange 
and red in Autumn. Flowers creamy white, with dark blue 
berries in Autumn on red stems. 10 to 12 ft. 
s\ Opulus (Highbush Cranberry). The well known variety in old 
gardens. Grows 8 to 10 ft. high, bearing its balls of flowers 
in great profusion in May, followed by scarlet fruits. 
Opulus sterile (Common Snowball). 6 to 10 ft. A grand hardy 
shrub. The flowers appear in numerous, compact balls in Spring. 
Well known and justly popular. 
Prunifolia (Blackhaw). Dark, shining foliage. Snow 
white flowers, in May and June, followed by dark 
fruit. 12 ft. 
Pubescens. 3 to 6 ft. Bushy, with lender, upright 
branches. White flowers in May, fruit black. June to 
July. Hardy, and very good for border plantings. 
WITHOUT COST 
OR OBLIGATION 
ON YOUR PART! 
Viburnum Opulus 
Let Our Professional  Sieboldi (Siebold Viburnum). The leaves on this variety 
Landscape Architects stay green later than most other shrubs. White flow- 
Heine VocumPlanmerhe ers, in May, are followed by clusters of pink and 
bluish-black berries. Height 6 to 8 ft. 
Tomentosum plicatum (Japanese Snowball). Foliage 
a handsome olive green; flowers larger and more white 
than the Common Snowball, are borne in dense 
heads. Very ornamental. Height 8 ft. 
Viburnum Carlesi 
WEIGELA 9(Diervilla) 
Amabilis. Very free blooming and hardy. Of good 
habit and rapid growth, soon forming a fine 
specimen. Large, deep, rose-colored flowers. 8 ft. 
Brilliance. 4-5 ft. As compared with Eva Rathke, 
Brilliance is hardier, more vigorous and makes a 
thrifty, shapely plant. Color in effect is soft ruby 
red, shading to garnet-crimson, without a harsh 
tone. Blossoms somewhat larger than Eva Rathke 
are distributed evenly. 
Candida, Snow. A strong grower but with a re- 
fined appearance. Flowers pure white. 8 ft. 
Eva Rathke. 3 to 4 ft. A charming Weigela; flowers 
brilliant crimson, a beautiful distinct clear shade 
producing two and sometimes three crops of 
blossoms in a season. 
Floribunda (Crimson Weigela). A fine variety and a 
profuse bloomer; flowers dark red. Height 5 to 6 ft. 
Rosea, Rose Colored. 5 to 6 ft. A hardy and beau- 
tiful shrub bearing in June a profusion of rose- 
colored flowers. Introduced from China and justly 
considered one of the finest shrubs we have. 
Variegata. An attractive dwarf growing shrub with 
handsomely variegated leaves and flowers of a 
very pale pink, almost white. 2 to 3 ft. 
