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HARDY SHRUBS AND DWARF TREES {Continued) 

 SYMPHORICARPUS 



RACEMOSUS (Snowberry) — An old favorite. In July 

 and August it has small pink flowers, which are followed by great 

 numbers of large, pure white, waxlike berries in clusters that re- 

 main until freezing weather. Conspicuous and interesting. 



VULGARIS (Indian Currant, Coral Berry)— Of low-grow 

 ing and graceful habit, with numerous small pink 

 flowers in August and September, followed by dull 

 red berries, which literally cover the branches and 

 remain nearly all winter. 18 to 24 in., 35c; 2 to 3 

 ft., 50c. each. 



SYRINGA. Lilac 



PERSICA (Persian Lilac) — A slender-growing species of 

 graceful habit; very free flowering, with racemes of purple 

 flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. 



VULGARIS (Purple Lilac) — The variety of our grand- 

 mother's gardens. Of strong-growing upright habit, and 

 produces many large clusters of richly fragrant, light purple 

 or true lilac flowers in early spring. 2 to 3 ft. , 50c. ; 3 to 4 ft. , 

 75c. each. 



VULGARIS ALBA (White Lilac)— A variety of the above 

 having large panicles of fragrant flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. each. 



HYBRID LILACS 



These named varieties of Lilacs are marvels of beauty and 

 elegance — so far superior to the older varieties that but a 

 faint idea of their worth can be given in print. They 

 must be seen to be appreciated. 



The following varieties are considered to be the very 

 best of their respective colors. 



BELLE DE NANCY— Brilliant satiny rose, white 

 center. One of the best pinks. Double. 



CHARLES X — A strong grower of upright habit 

 with large purple flowers. 



MME. LEMOINE— White. Immense clus- 

 ters of beautiful double flowers. One of the best. 



MARIE LEGRAYE— Pure white, medium 

 sized flowers. An excellent variety. 



MICHAEL BUCHNER— Clear lilac, shaded blue on interior ol 

 petals. Buds deep pinkish lilac. Large. Double. 



PHILEMON — Single. Darkest shade in lilacs, almost a red.. 

 One of the best. 



PRESIDENT GREVY— Double. Clusters large and full. Buds 

 pale tones of lilac, flowers beautiful light blue. 



RUBRA DE MARLEY (Red Marley)— Single, in large full 

 clusters. Flowers lilac, touched with blue. Pinkish buds. 

 . SOUV. de LUDWIG SPAETH— Flowers large and single in very 

 large, long, pointed clusters. Very rich dark purplish red. 



TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE— Single. Deep purple flowers, 

 oddly crinkled. 



Any of above, strong bushy plants. Each, $1.25. 



SPECIAL OFFER: One each of above ten fine sorts $10.00 



LILACS — THE MEMORY OF CHILDHOOD DAYS WHEN GRANDMOTHER'S GARDEN YIELDED THEM BY THE ARMFUL 



