GIRARD BROTHERS NURSERY, GENEVA, OHIO 27 
SPIREA 
CALLOSA ROSEA (Fortune) — Flowers 
are dark pink and is similar to the Frobeli 
in bloom and upright growth, except it 
grows to be slightly larger. 
2 to 3 ft., 95c each; 3 for $2.70 
PRUNIFOLIA (Old - fashion Bridal 
Wreath). Flowers pure white, double, very 
numerous. 
15 to 18 in. branched, 40c each; 3 for $1.05 
THUNBERGI — One of the first of all 
Spireas to bloom in early spring; small 
white flowers, feathery foliage. 
15 to 18 in, 40c each; 3 for $1.05 
VAN HOUTTEI—One of the most pop- 
ular of all shrubs, with its beautiful arch- 
ing branches loaded with clusters of 
snow-white flowers in April and May. 
15 to 18 in, 40c each; 3 for $1.05 
NEW DWARF SPIREAS 
The following two varieties are new 
dwarf shrubs. These will grow only a 
few inches a year. 
CALLOSA ALBA NANUM — White 
flowering sort, with rich green foliage. 
Very compact. 
6 to 8 in. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70 
BURMALDA A. WATERER CRISPA— 
Crested foliage. Crimson red _ flowers. 
Dwarf growing. 
Bushy plants—6 to 8 in. $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.70 
WEIGELA 
Here is a nice selection of weigela, a 
very nice medium sized shrub. Blooms 
profusely in June and sometimes at inter- 
vals during summer. Good in mass plant- 
ings. 
EVA RATHKE — A pleasing deep red 
shade of flowers. Foliage deep green dur- 
ing summer, turning to autumn shades of 
bronze and copper in the fall. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
ROSEA—Similar to the above variety 
but deep rosy flowers, and lighter color 
foliage. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.10 
VARIEGATED ROSEA — Grows more 
compact than the above two varieties. 
Foliage beautifully variegated green with 
deep golden edging. Flowers are light 
pink. A good border shrub. 
18 to 24 in., 85¢ each; 3 for $2.40 
NEWPORT RED—A new variety. Bet- 
ter habits than most weigela. Flowers are 
ruby red with white stamens. The foliage 
is a good green color that holds well un- 
til frost. 
18 to 24 in. bushy plants 90e each; 3 for $2.65 
DEUTZIA 
SCABRA CRENATA—Vigorous grower; 
free blooming, produces an abundance of 
double pink flowers. 
2 to 3 ft. well branched, 60c each; 3 for $1.60 
SCABRA, PRIDE OF ROCHESTER — 
Strong growers, free bloomer, double 
white flowers tinged with pink. 
2 to 3 ft. well branched, 60c¢ each; 3 for $1.60 
DEUTZIA GRACILIS — Profusion of 
white flowers bloom in May. The most 
graceful of the Deutzias. Seldom grows 
over 3 ft. high. You will like this one. 
Ideal for edging and borders. 
10 to 12 in. plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.80 
VARIEGATED DOGWOOD 
Cornus Elegantissima—Bush form, high- 
ly variegated foliage. Attracts the eye. 
Rich red twigs make this bush very valu- 
able for landscape work. One of the richest 
colored shrubs. Always scarce. 
15 to 18 in. branched plants, $1.50 each; 
3 for $4.00; 18 to 24 in., $2.00 each 
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 de- 
signs. Plants grow to 6 ft. but can be kept 
smaller by pruning. This is an outstanding 
shrub. 
2 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
HYDRANGEAS 
BLUEBOY — This beautiful variety is 
very hardy and produces masses of large, 
round clusters of flowers 8 to 10 inches 
in diameter. If soil 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. 
3 in. pot plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
6 to 10 in. plants, 3 for $2.50 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA — Bush 
form. Can be trained to tree form. Flow- 
ers massive and white, turning to pink, 
bronze and green. Flowers hang on most 
all winter. Conspicuous and effective. 
18 to 24 in., 70e each; 3 for $2.10 
