Syringa — Lilac. 



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and differing from the original in little else. 6". p. laciiii- 

 ata is a form with finely cut foliage, but, though inter- 

 esting, is not especially to be preferred. The Persian 

 lilacs are better suited to forcing under glass, for the pro- 

 duction of cut flowers, than most others, and, thus grown, 

 the blossoms are great favorites for the Christmas and 

 Easter holidays. 



6". cliincusis — Chinese lilac. — The nativity of this 





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SYRINGA CHINENSIS. 



species, or as some call it, variety, is not certainly known, 

 though it is believed to have come from China, and 

 thought to be a possible hybrid between 6'. vulgaris and 

 S. persica. So far as known, it is found in gardens only, 

 and as a cultivated plant. In proportions it is inter- 

 mediary between the two species named, and is found pos- 

 sessing some of the special characteristics of each. It 

 grows to a height of seven to eight feet, with a loose, 



