SYRINGA. THE LILACS 



THE Lilac, among shrubs, is like the Maple among trees, "The most common and most indispensable." 

 Tn many dooryards the neglected Lilacs continue to bloom with a fragrance and beauty that is sur- 

 passed by no other shrub. With the revival of old-fashioned gardens, their popularity increases; 

 no shrubbery mass is complete without them. They are hardy, robust plants that do well and flower 

 abundantly with little care. The large collection we offer embraces tall and low-growing shrub — kinds 

 that will give a succession of bloom for several weeks. 



Syringa Ghinensis; syn, Rothomagensis. 



Rouen Lilac. (M) May. Has arching branches, 

 and large, loose, reddish-purple flower-plumes, that 

 are variable in color. The narrow leaves differ 

 from those of any other Lilac. 



Each 10 100 



3 to 4 ft $0 35 $2 50 $22 50 



4 to 5 ft 75 5 00 40 00 



var. alba. (M) A white-flowering variety of 

 the above, with the same general characteristics. 



Each 10 100 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $4 00 $30 00 



S. Japonica. (L) June. A tree form, with 

 glossy, leathery leaves. It is quite hardy, and the 

 yellowish-white flowers come after other Lilacs 

 are through blooming. 



Each 10 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $3 50 



6 to 7 ft., heavy 1 25 10 00 



S. Josikaea. Hungarian Lilac. (M) Late 

 in May. A distinct type, with dark green leaves. 

 The deep purple buds, arranged in loose panicles, 

 open, into light violet-colored flowers. 



Each 10 100 

 2 to 3 ft $0 35 $2 50 $22 50 



4 to 5 ft., very bushy clumps, 1 25 10 00 



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Syringa Persica alba. White Persian Lilac. 

 (S) Has slender, arching branches and narrow- 

 leaves; a profuse bloomer. 



Each 10 100 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $4 00 $30 00 



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 10 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 50 $3 50 $25 00 



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 flowers are very attractive and 

 useful for house decorations. 



Each 10 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 25 $2 00 $18 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 3 50 



var. alba. Common White Lilac. (M) May. 

 Its graceful character is similar to the above. 

 Flowers white. 



Each 10 100 

 3 to 4 ft $0 50 $4 00 $30 00 



