Syringa  Chinensis,  syn.,  Rothomagensis.  Rouen 
Lilac  (M)  May.  A  hybrid  variety  of  merit. 
Has  arching  branches  and  large,  loose,  i-eddish 
purple  flower-plumes  that  are  variable  in  color. 
The  narrow  leaves  differ  from  any  other  Lilacs. 
Each         10  100 
3  to  4  ft  $0  50   $3  50   $25  CO 
var.  alba.  (M)  A  white-flowering  variety  of  the 
above,  with  the  same  general  charcteristics. 
It  looks  very  similar  to  the  old-fashionpd  com- 
mon white  Lilac.  Each  lo 
2  to  3  ft  $0  35    $2  50 
S.  Japonica.  (L)  June.  A  tree  form,  with  glossy 
leathery  leaves.  It  is  quite  hardy,  and  the  yel- 
lowish white  flowers  come  after  other  Lilacs  are 
through  blooming.  Each       lo  loo 
5  to  6  ft.,  heavy  $0  75    $5  00    $40  00 
6  to  7  ft.,  heavy.   1  00     7  50     50  00 
S.  Josikaea.  Chionanthus-leaved  Lilac.  (M) 
Late  in  May.  A  distinct  type  of  tall  growth  with 
dark  green  leaves.  The  deep  purple  buds,  arranged 
in  loose  panicles,  open  into  light  violet-colored 
flowers. 
3  to  4  ft  50  cts.  each 
S.  Pekinensis.  (L)  June.   Small  narrow  leaves, 
yellowish  white  flowers. 
6  to  8  ft.,  heavy  $1  each 
S.  Persica,  var.  alba.  White  Persian  Lilac.  Has 
slender  arching  branches  and  narrow  leaves,  a 
profuse  bloomer  Each  lo 
2  to  3  ft  $0  50   $3  50 
S.  villosa.  (S)  A  distinct  type  with  late  rosy  pink 
flowers  in  large  panicles.  The  foliage  resembles 
that  of  the  Chionanthus  (White  Fringe)  and  the 
plant  is  very  bushy.  Each       lo  loo 
U  to  2  ft  $0  35    $2  50   $20  00 
S.  vulgaris.  Common  Lilac.  (M)  May.  The  well- 
known  old-fashioned  Lilac  so  often  seen  in  gar- 
dens. It  is  hardy  and  vigorous  ;  endures  neglect 
and  blooms  abundantly.  The  medium  large  pan- 
icles of  bluish  purple  flowers  are  very  attractive 
and  useful  for  house  decorations.  ^ ; 
Each         10  100 
2  to  3  ft  $0  35    $2  50   $20  00 
3  to  4  ft   50     3  50     25  00 
3  to  4  ft.,  heavy  clumps  .  .    1  00     7  50 
var.  alba.   Common  White  Lilac.   (M)  May. 
Its  general  character  is  similar  to  the  above. 
Flowers  white.  ^^^^ 
3  to  4  ft  $0  50   $3  50 
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.  See 
below  names  and  descriptions  of  some  of  the  best 
varieties,  with  sizes  that  we  can  supply. 
^  Unless  otherwise  noted,  prices  of  all  the  varie- 
ties of  Syringa  vulgaris  will  be  as  follows: 
Each  10 
U  to  2  ft  $0  35  $3  00 
2  to  2i  ft   50     4  00 
2i  to  3  ft   75     6  00 
3  to  4  ft   1  00     7  50 
MORRISVILLE,  PENNSYLVANIA 
Lilac  (Syringa).   The  flowers  of  all  variet  es  are  similar,  differ  • 
ing  principally  in  size,  color  and  form 
varieties  of  syringa  vulgaris,  cciiinued 
Abel  Carriere.  Double,  very  large,  pale  blue  flow- 
ers. 3  to  4  ft. 
Alphonse  Lavelle.  Large  panicles  of  double  violet- 
blue  flowers.  2  to  2h  ft. 
Belle  de  Nancy.  Double  white  flowers  that  are 
tinged  with  purple.  1^  to  2  ft. 
Charles  X.  A  strong  grower  with  loose  trusses  of 
reddish  purple  flowers.  2  to  2|  ft. 
Frau  Bertha  Dammann.  Large  panicles  of  single 
pure  white  flowers.  2  to  2^  ft. 
Insignis  rubra.  Buds  dark  red,  opening  into  rosy 
j)urple  flowers.  One  of  the  best.  3  to  4  ft. 
Mme.  Casimir  Perier.  Semi-double  pure  white 
flowers  in  medium-sized  clusters.  2  to  2J  ft. 
Madame  Lemoine.  Fine  double  white  varietv.  1 J 
to  2  ft.,  2  to  2J  ft. 
Michael  Buchner.  Large  panicles.  Pale  lilac.  2J 
to  3  ft. 
Ranunculaeflora  Acre  pleno.  An  uncommon  variety 
with  double  pale  blue  flowers.        Each  lo 
4  to  5  ft  $0  75    $5  00 
Rubra  de  Marley.  Single,  rich  rosy  purple  flow- 
ers that  are  borne  abundantly.  Resembles  the 
common  purple  lilac  and  is  very  desirable. 
Each  10 
3  to  4  ft                                     $0  50  $4  00 
3  to  4  ft.,  heavy  clumps                         75  6  00 
5  to  6  ft  ,  heavy  clumps  ......    1  00  7  50 
Souvenir  de  Ludwig  Spaeth.  The  single  flowers 
are  dark  purple  and  distinct  from  other  kinds. 
2J  to  3  ft.,  3  to  4  ft. 
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