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Syringa. The Lilacs 



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

 They bloom with a fragrance and beauty that are surpassed by no other shrub. With the revival 

 of old-fashioned gardens their popularity increases. The beauty of these shrubs can be appreciated 

 by everyone because they are adapted to small lawns and equally suitable for large estates. They are 

 among the most hardy of ornamental plants and can be depended upon to grow under a wider range of 

 climate than many of our most beautiful shrubs. The collection we offer embraces tall and low-growing 

 varieties — kinds that will give a succession of bloom for several weeks. 



Syringa Ghinensis; syn. Rothomagensis. 



RouEX 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 Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 35 s$2 50 $20 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 3 50 



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

 the above, with the same general characteristics. 



Each Per 10 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $3 50 



var. Sougeana. (M). Purplish red flowers in 

 open clusters. Slender branches and small leaves. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



3 to 4 ft ^$0 50 $3 50 sS30 00 



4 to 5 ft 75 5 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 Per 10 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $3 50 



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. A very 

 ornamental variety that is valued especially for the 

 lateness of its flowers. Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 35 $2 50 $20 00 



S. Josea Nivea. (M). An upright-growing shrub 

 of bushy habit. Large, broad leaves, with light 

 pink flowers which open the latter part of May. 



Each Per 10 



3 to 4 ft $0 50 $4 00 



4 to 5 ft 75 5 00 



S. Persica alba. White Persian Lilac. (S). 

 Has slender, arching branches and narrow leaves; 

 a profuse bloomer. Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 40 $3 50 



3 to 4 ft 50 4 00 $30 00 



var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Persian Lilac. 

 (S). The leaves are delicately cut and very pretty. 

 Valued for group or individual planting. 



Each Per 10 Per 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 resem- 

 bles that of "the Chionanthus (White Fringe), and 

 the plant is very bushy. Each Per 10 Per 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. Flowers remarkably fra- 

 grant, varying from white to shades of lavender and 

 purple. Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 40 $3 50 $25 00 



3 to 4 ft 60 5 00 35 00 



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

 white flowers. The well-known, old-fashioned 

 variety. Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft $0 40 $3 50 $25 00 



3 to 4 ft. ( Fine bushy \ 60 5 00 35 00 



4 to 5 ft. I stock ( 75 6 00 



Varieties of Syringa Vulgaris 

 (Lilacs) 



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. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



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



3 to 4 ft 75 5 00 40 00 



Abel Carriere. Double, very large, pale blue 

 flowers. 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Frau Bertha Damman. Large panicles of 

 single pure white flowers. 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Insignis rubra. Buds dark red, opening into 

 rosy purple flowers. One of the best. 2 to 3 ft.; 

 3 to 4 ft. 



Mme. Gasimer Perier. Double pure white 

 flowers, in medium-sized clusters. 2 to 3 ft.; 

 3 to 4 ft. 



Madam Lemoine. Fine double white variety. 

 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Marie Legraye. Small grower; single white 

 flowers, especially fine and fragrant. 2 to 3 ft. 



Michael Buchner. Flower truss, very large 

 and erect; individual flowers double and pale lilac 

 color. 2 to 3 ft. 



Pres. Loubet. Double, light purple flowers. 



2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Ranunculaeflora flore pleno. An uncommon 

 variety with double pale blue flowers. 2 to 3 ft.; 



3 to 4 ft. 



Rubra de Marley. Single, rich, rosy purple 

 flowers, that are borne abundantly. Resembles the 

 common purple lilac, and is very desirable. 2 to 3 ft. ; 

 3 to 4 ft. 



Souvenir de Ludwig Spaeth. The single 

 flowers are dark purple and distinct from other 

 kinds. 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Volcan. Flower truss large; individual flower 

 single, ruby red color. 2 to 3 ft.: 3 to 4 ft. 



The planting of trees and shrubbery is not an expense, for they enhance real estate values, 

 which makes their purchase a safe and sure investment 



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