Syringa  Persica,  var.  alba,  continued, 
leaves.    Its  delicate  white  flowers,  frequently 
tinted,  are  borne  in  loose,  open  panicles  and 
are  very  desirable.    2  to  3  feet,  35  cts.  each, 
I3.50  per  doz. 
var.  laciniata.  (M)  An  odd,  attractive  variety 
with  finely  divided  foliage  and  open  flower- 
clusters.  I to  2  ft.,  35c.  each,  I3. 50  per  doz. 
S.  vulgaris.  Common  Lilac.  (M)  May.  The 
well  -  known  old-fashioned  Lilac  so  often 
seen  in  gardens.  It  is  hardy  and  vigorous  ; 
endures  neglect  and  blooms  abundantly.  The 
medium  large  panicles  of  bluish  purple  flow- 
ers are  very  attractive  and  useful  for  house 
decorations.  ^^^^  ^^z. 
2  to  3  feet  So  35   $3  50 
3  to  4  feet   50     5  00 
var.  alba.  Common  White  Lilac.  (M) 
May.  Its  general  character  is  similar  to  the 
above.    Flowers  white.  ^.^^^^j 
2  to  3  feet  So  35   $3  50 
3  to  4  feet   50     5  00 
SVKINGA  FRAU  DAMMANN 
VARIETIES  OF  SYRINGA  VULGARIS 
These  flower  abundantly,  and  their  sweet  fra- 
grance scents  the  air  about  the  second  week  in 
May.    They  grow  to  be  6  to  8  feet  in  height. 
Abel  Carriere.  Large,  double,  pale  blue  flow- 
ers, the  under  side  of  whose  petals  is  a  fine 
rose  color.    2  to  3  ft.,  50c.  each,  $$  per  doz. 
Alphonse  Lavalle.  Large  panicles  of  double 
violet-blue  flowers.  2  to  3  feet,  50  cts.  each, 
I5  per  doz. 
Belle  de  Nancy.  Double  white  flowers  that  are 
tinged  with  purple.  2  to  3  feet,  50  cts.  each, 
^5  per  doz. 
Charles  X.  A  vigorous  grower,  with  good 
habit  and  handsome  foliage.  The  reddish 
purple  flowers  are  borne  abundantly  on  loose 
trusses.  i}4  to  2  feet,  35  cts.  each,  I3. 50 
per  doz. 
Frau  Bertha  Dammann.    One  of  the  best ;  a  free 
bloomer,  with  medium-sized  white  flowers, 
borne  in  large  panicles. 
2  to  3  feet,  50  cts.  each, 
$S  per  doz. 
Insignis  rubra.  The  buds  are 
dark  red,  and  open  into 
rosy     purple  flowers. 
Among  the  best.    2  to  2 
feet,  5cc.  each,      per  doz. 
Marie  Legraye.  A  small  bush, 
and  a  good  variety  for  for- 
cing. The  panicles  of 
single  white  flowers  are  es- 
pecially fine  and  fragrant. 
2  to  2  14  feet,  50  cts.  each, 
^5  per  doz. 
Mme.  Abel  Chatenay.  Pure 
white  flowers  in  compact 
panicles.  2  to  3  feet,  50  cts. 
each,  $5  per  doz. 
Mons.  Chas.  Perrier.  Large, 
handsome  foliage  and  very 
fragrant  semi-double,  pure 
white  flowers,  borne  in 
medium-sized  clusters.  2 
to  3  feet,  50  cts.  each,  $s 
per  doz. 
President  Grevy.  The  indi- 
vidual flowers  are  very 
large  and  double  ;  a  beau- 
tiful blue  in  color.  The 
panicles  are  larger  than 
those  of  any  other  variety. 
2  to  3  feet, '50  cts.  each,  $$ 
per  doz. 
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