ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
NEW IMPROVED EVERBLOOMING SPIREA  BILLIARDI. 
A new bright pink strain, blooms a profusion of handsome 
spikes, which are most attractive and well adapted for 
cutting. Blooms entire season. 
FLOWERING QUINCE—One of the earliest shrubs to bloom. 
Covers the branches with red blossoms before the leaves 
appear. Grows 4 to 6 ft. tall. 
CARYOPTERIS (Blue Mist)—Often called blue spirea. Mound- 
like shrubs grow 2 to 2l feet, covered with misty blue 
flower clusters from July until September. 
PURPLE FRINGE (Smoke Tree)—Unique spreading tree-like 
shrub with large leaves. Overhung to mid summer by 
cloud like masses of mistlike flowers having the appear- 
ance of smoke. Foliage changes to brilliant red in fall. 
TAMARIX (Hispida)—Graceful, feathery, silver green foliage. 
A profusion of pink flowers during August and September; 
bloom panicles 9 to 12 inches long. 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER—Foliage is very handsome, 
being variegated with creamy white or yellow. Remove 
flowers. as they fade and shrub will continue bloming all 
summer. Reddish pink flowers. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTEII—One of the finest shrubs for every- z 
one. The flowers are pure white and are borne in dense Buddleias 
clusters along the whole length of the stem. This Spira 
is equally effective as single specimens or as a trimmed 
hedge. SPECIAL 
FLOWERING ALMOND—One cot, the most charming early NO. 16 
spring flowering shrubs. omes into fu oom before 
the leaves appear, producing full clusters of double rose 10 Hardy Shrubs 
petaled flowers, snuggling tight to the twigs. All Different. Our 
Variety Selection. 
BUDDLEIAS—Large flowers of rich reddish purple, borne in Onl 6.00 
long panicles, often a foot in length. Noted for extreme nly $6. 
brilliance of color. 
Deutzia 
GOLDEN NINE BARK—The foliage is a light 
golden color and is very noticeable in contrast 
with the bright 
greens of the 
lawn and other 
shrubs. Grows 8 
to 10 feet, unless 
pruned. Fully 
hardy. 
PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL (Mock Orange)—Finest 
of the new mock oranges. Very large white 
fragrant flowers. Blooms throughout the summer. 
VIBURNUM (Snowball)— Pure white blossoms, 
with heavy dark leaves. Shows up remarkably 
well when planted as a specimen. 
DEUTZIA (Pride of Rochester)—Here is a shrub that 
is different and should be planted in every yard. 
Large white flowers tinged with rose. Profuse 
bloomer. Very hardy. 
DOGWOOD—Large white flowers appear in the 
spring before the leaves. Scarlet fruits are borne 
in autumn and the leaves turn to a deep red. 
Very hardy shrub. 
HONEYSUCKLE ZABELI—Popular shrub. Loaded at 
blooming time with masses of ted flowers, 
claimed to be more nearly a true red than any 
Snowball other sort. Choice. Hydrangea P. G. 
BEAUTY BUSH—A fitting name for this really beautiful plant from 
China. Its drooping branches thickly covered with delicate pink 
fragrant flowers in May and June. 4 to 6 feet at maturity. 
FORSYTHIA GOLDEN BELL—A beautiful shrub. Its large rich yellow 
blossoms completely cover the wide spreading branches in early 
spring. Matures at 6 to 10 feet, 
WEIGELA ROSEA—Very floriferous, producing quantities of large 
showy, trumpet shaped pink flowers in June. Matures at 3 to 4 feet. 
LILAC ROTHOMAGENSIS—The lovely lacy Chinese lilac, known as 
improved Persian. Strong arching branches are profuse with large 
loose clusters of beautiful rose lilac. Excellent for foundation plant- 
ing. 
SNOWBALL HYDRANGEA—AG—Large flat heads of snowy white 
flowers in June and July. Matures at 4 feet. Will do well in shady 
spots where other shrubs will not thrive. 
HYDRANGEA P. G.—Immense panicles of bloom a foot long. White at 
first, turning to rose. Commences to bloom in August. Matures at 8 
Persian Lilac to 10 feet. 
eee 
18 THE RIDER NURSERIES, Farmington, lowa 
