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RHODOTYPOS SCANDENS 
(Black Jetbead) 
*Sometimes called White Kerria. The large, white, star- 
like blooms of this fine shrub appear continuously from May 
throughout the season. The very pleasing, light green foliage 
hangs on late in the fall, and its black berries often stay on the 
branches till spring. Comparatively low growing, It will often 
succeed in dry or shaded spots where other shrubs fail. 14 
to 2 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
RHUS COTINUS (Smoke-Tree) 
ed The misty, plume-like, purple blooms of this old favorite 
Pa shrub are always a delight m midsummer when color Is scarce. 
A tall-growing, tree-like shrub with handsome foliage. 114 
to 2 ft., $2.75 each. 
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SPIRAEA, ANTHONY WATERER 
POTENTILLA (cinquefoil) 
*Golden Cinquefoil (P. fruticosa farreri). For lovers 
of the unusual, here 1s an improved form of this rare 
shrub. It is a charming dwarf plant of compact 
habit. Throughout the summer it is studded with 
clusters of bright yellow flowers that reach 114 
inches across. A wonderful everblooming plant for 
foundation use or foreground planting. No. 1, bushy 
plants, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
Lemon Cinquefoil (P. fruticosa friedrichseni). Much 
like the above, but having lemon-yellow blooms. 
This ts a newer hybrid variety. No. 1, bushy plants, 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
PRUNUS 
Hansen Bush Cherry (P. besseyi). A marvelous, low- 
growing, three-way shrub. It produces an abundance 
of white flowers followed by large, edible black 
cherries. Attractive blue-green foliage. 11% to 2 ft., 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 2 to 3 ft., $1.95 each; 3 for 
$5.40. (See page 10.) 
*Double Flowering Almond (P. glandulosa). Few 
shrubs can match the beauty of this early spring- 
flowering variety. The numerous branches literally 
become covered with lovely double pink blooms. 
Every garden should feature one of these low-grow- 
ing beauties. 11% to 2 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.25 each; 3 for $6.25. (See page 13.) 
SPIRAEA VAN HOUTTEI 
SPIRAEA 
*Garland Spirea (S. arguta). One of the earliest of the Spireas to bloom and one of the best. Its count- 
less white blooms envelop the whole plant. The fine-textured foliage becomes very colorful in fall. 
Grows to about 5 feet. 12 to 18 in., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 11% to 2 ft., $1.65 each; 3 for $4.50. 
*Anthony Waterer. Remarkably dwarf and compact, this deep pmk-flowered variety sends up large 
heads of deep pink to bright crimson blooms that recur throughout the summer. Because of its low 
growth, this shrub is ideally suited for foundation planting. 12 to 18 in., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
11% to 2 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
Billiard Spirea (S. billiardi). An exquisite, distinctive type with tall spikes of deep pmk in July and 
August. It can be used as a cut flower. Grows 5 to 6 feet tall and thrives in moist locations. 11% to 
2 ft., $1.40 each; 3 for $3.90. 2 to 3 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 3 to 4 ft., $2.25 each; 3 for $6.25. 
*Froebel Spirea (S. bumalda froebeli). A beauti- 
ful, low-growing shrub that produces numerous 
large flat heads of bloom similar to those of the 
Anthony Waterer variety. It is dwarfish and 
spreading in habit, making a fine foundation 
plant. 12 to 18 in., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 
114 to 2 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 2 to 244 
ft., $2.25 each; 3 for $6.25. 
Vanhoutte Spirea (S. vanbouttei). The best 
known of all shrubs. Cascades of white flower 
heads appear on every arching branch in early 
spring. Of medium height, it thrives every- 
where and ts used both as a specimen and for 
hedging purposes. 11% to 2 ft., 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 3 to 
4 ft., $1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
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TAMARIX AFRICANA 
RHAMNUS FRANGULA 
(Glossy Buckthorn) (Picture page 11.) 
A handsome, tall, erect shrub with pale yellow 
flowers. These are followed by glossy red berries. 
Fine for screening purposes and shady locations. blooms. Beautiful as a specimen or in the back- 
114 to 2 ft., $1.40 each; 3 for $3.90. 2 to 3 ft., $1.75 = ground and for group plantings. 2 to 3 ft., $1.65 
each; 3 for $4.80. SPIRAEA BILLIARDI each; 3 for $4.50. 
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TAMARIX AFRICANA 
Very graceful, tall, upright shrub with dainty, 
feathery, bright green foliage. In spring all the 
branches are enveloped by clouds of small pik 
