FLOWERING SHRUBS, continued 
Flowering Plum 
Snowhill Hydrangea. 3 to 6 ft. Large, showy white 
flowers like snowballs almost cover the large leaves. 
Blooms in July when few other shrubs (except Sum- 
mersweet) are in flower, is not fussy about soil and 
tolerates some shade. 18 to 24-in. plants: $1.00 
each; 3 to 9 at 90c; 10 or more at 85c. 
Red Winterberry (Jlez verticillata). 6 to 12 ft. White 
flowers in June and July are small, but the persistent 
red berries clustered on the twigs are very bright and 
altogether desirable. These are the berries used in 
decorating the famous Aiken wreaths and sprays for 
Christmas. 18 to 24-in. plants: 85c each; 3 to 9 
at 80c; 10 or more at 75c. 
Ibolium Privet. Best Privet for hedges in the North. 
Looks like the California Privet, with the same 
glossy foliage, but is much hardier although it will 
occasionally die back to the ground in very cold sec- 
tions north of here. Small white flowers in June and 
July. We have exceptionally nice, bushy plants this 
year. 15 to 18-in. plants: 45c each; 3 to 9 at 40c; 
10 to 24 at 35c; 25 or more at 32c. 
NOTE: If you live in a cold section, you might write 
to us early in the season for quotation on the quan- 
tity you need of the very hardy Amur Privet. 
Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle. 6 to 12 ft. One of the 
most popular and dependable shrubs—hardy any- 
where, blooms profusely, fragrant, not fussy about 
soil and grows in sun or shade. Pink flowers in May, 
bright green foliage, translucent red berries in mid- 
summer. 18 to 24-in. plants: 90c each; 3 to 9 at 
85c; 10 or more at 80c. 
Sweet Mockorange (Philadelphus coronarius). 10 ft. 
This is the beautiful, old-fashioned shrub with 
sweet-scented, white flowers in late May or June 
which old-timers call ‘“‘sweet syringa.” 2 to 3-ft. 
plants: $1.00 each; 3 or more at 90c, 
Virginal Mockorange. 6 ft. Orange-blossom fra- 
grance and the pure white, semi-double blooms on 
established plants are as beautiful as gardenias. 
2 to 3-ft. plants: $1.50 each; 3 or more at $1.40. 
Flowering Plum. Double pink flowers in early spring 
on a shrub which grows so large (20 to 25 feet) that 
it has come to be quite Pehersity known as the “‘ Rose 
Tree of China.”’ 18 to 24-in. plants: $1.25 each; 
3 or more at $1.15. 
Pink Flowering Almond. An old-fashioned, very 
hardy shrub so common in cemeteries and about 
abandoned houses. Color, bright pink. 18 to 24 in. 
plants $1.25 each. 
Rose Acacia. 3 to 4 ft. Pink, sweetpea-like flowers in 
May or early June. As it spreads rapidly from the 
roots, it is excellent for beautifying steep banks and 
barren spots. Seems to grow better in poor soil than 
a Good 2 to 3-ft. plants: $1.25 each; 3 or more 
Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow. 3 to 4 ft. Charming, 
low-growing shrub with bluish foliage. Very hatdy. 
Just the ticket for a hedge or a low, formal edging. 
15 to 18-in. plants: 50c each; 3 to 9 at 45ce; 
10 to 24 at 40c; 25 or more at 35c. © 
Anthony Waterer Spirea. 3 ft. Compact shrub with 
crimson flowers in June and July. Free-flowering. 
Useful at corners of drives, as it does not interfere 
with view of traffic. 12 to 15-in. plants: 90c each; 
3 to 9 at 85c; 10 or more at 80c. 
Bridalwreath Spirea. 6 to 8 ft. This is the true Bridal- 
wreath, not to be confused with Vanhoutte Spirea. 
Small, white, double flowers in spring and neat, dark 
green, glossy foliage that turns orange in autumn. 
15 to 18-in. plants: 75c each; 3 or more at 70c. 
2 to 3-ft. plants: $1.00 each; 3 or more at 90c. 
Thunberg Spirea. 3 to 5 ft. Early, free-flowering, 
graceful shrub. White blooms. Upright branches, 
round shape and feathery foliage make this an out- 
standing Spirea. 15 to 18-in. plants: 90c each, 
3 or more at 85c. ; 
Virginal Syringa 
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