60 Khe Conard & Jones Co., Hardy Ornamental Shrubs (Cont'd) 
LILAC (Syringa) 
Nearly everyone is fond of Lilac Blossoms. 
Their sweet fragrance comes with the first breath 
of Spring, and their delicate colors of blue and 
white seem like a legacy from our grandmother’s 
garden. Still popular. They bloom in May, and grow 
to 8 or 10 feet in height. 
Old-Fashioned or Common Lilac, (S. Vulgaris)—Strong, 
vigorous upright growth, with rich, dark green foliage and 
large panicles of fragrant purple flowers. 
Standard White Lilac, (S. Vulgaris Alba)—Same habit of 
growth but with pure white fragrant flowers. 
Persian Lilac, Purple, (S. Persica, 7 to 8 ft.)—A neat, hand- 
some-growing little tree with slendei branches and long, narrow 
foliage, and a great favorite for planting in door-yard and lawn. 
Blooms early in the Spring; the flowers grow in immense elus- 
ters; deep rich purple, and deliciously sweet. 
Persian Lilac, White, (S. Persica Alba)—Similar to the pur- 
ple, but pure white and very fragrant, 
PRICES : (For all above.) Nice strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 
" for 50 cts., postpaid. Two-year size, 25 cts. each; 5 
for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. Extra two-year size, 35 cts. each; 5 for 
$1.50; 12 for $3.00. Three-year size, 50 cts each; 5 for $2.25; 12 
for $4.50. By Express, purchaser paying charges. 
Magnolia Soulangiana 
_ The Magnolias as a class are valuable trees. Their 
broad leaves, large, showy flowers, and perfect hardi- 
ness, makes them desirable in many ways, This 
variety is one of the best and most widely known. 
It is shrubby and branching while young, but later 
LILAC (SYRINGA) 
Rh dod ndr ti (Hardy) becomes a fair-sized tree. In April or May, and be- 
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flowers 5 inches in diameter ; pure white with a de 
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in May and June. The huge clusters of flowers produce pink centre. Foliage, large, glossy and massive. 
a magnificent coloring in many shades of pink, violet, : 
rose, purple and delicate creamy white. Their beautiful Price, 2% to 3 ft., $1.00 and $1.25 each. By express, 
evergreen foliage is most effective in the dull winter Purchaser paying charges. 
months. 
Cultural Directions—They will repay specialcare. Plant x 
in a place sheltered from the hot sun or prevailing winds. Use only x : hb 
light rich loamy soil (avoid clay or limestone). After planting, 
mulch the surface of the ground with well rotted manure 5 to 6 in- 
ches deep. Water liberally first year during dry weather. Remove 
seed pods in July. These kinds are hybrids of Catawbiensis which 
is one of the finest of the native species, (5 to 10 feet). 
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Abraham Lincoln—Rosy crimson, good form and foliage. 
Album Elegans—White. A tall grower with a fine truss. 
Charles Bagley—Fresh rose. Good foliage and habit. 
Delicatissima—Clear white, delicately tinted with pink; foliage 
glossy. 
Everestianum—Rosy lilac. Anabundant bloomer of close and com- 
pact growth. 
General Grant—Rosy scarlet. Good habit and foliage. 
Lady Armstrong—PBrilliant Rose. 
Lady Claremont—Rosy scarlet, blotched petals. 
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Good Plants, 18 inches high, already in bud, 75 cts. and ~ : a = 
$1.00. (Larger size), 2 feet, well set with buds, $1.25 and $1.50 SZ as = 
each, by express. Purchaser paying charges. 
Beautiful Japanese Maples 
These beautiful Japanese Maples are among the 
rarest and most handsome low-growing trees we have 
for door-yards, lawns and park planting. Highly valued iv 
on account of their neat, compact growth and wonderfully : 
bright-colored foliage, Spring, Summer and Fall—deep JAPANESE MAPLE 
blood red, rich crimson scarlet, golden yellow, &c. They Re 
make nice, bushy little trees, and being scarce and difficult to propagate the price is always high, and 
they are only seen in the finest places. We offer three splendid varieties, nice little trees, 1% to 2 feet high. 
Atropurpureum (Blood Leaf)........0..ccccsesceccccsne-sereeseesseeee 1000 Each SPECIAL OFFER Ne. 739 
Atropurpureum Dissectum (Fine Cut Leaves)...... Sab oanneees 1.00 ‘‘ 
Aureum (Golden)................c000 ne eat Sacacenaonieeene dncosc-enco, Hoe SP The 8 for $3.00 Express, or $3.40 Delivered 
NOTE —We can also supply these varieties in a smaller size at 60 cents each, postpaid. 
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