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Syringa. The Lilacs 



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

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

 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 Chinensis; 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 Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft '.$0 35 S2 50 $18 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 3 50 25 00 



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

 above, with the same general characteristics. 



Each Per 10 



3 to -i ft $0 50 S3 50 



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

 open clusters. Slender branches and small leaves. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft SO 35 S2 50 S18 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 3 50 25 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 Per 100 



to 2 ft $0 25 S2 00 S15 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 4 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. A very ornamental 

 variety that is valued especially for the lateness of 

 its flowers. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



2 to 3 ft SO 35 S2 50 $20 00 



3 to 4 ft 50 3 50 25 00 



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

 Has slender, arching branches and narrow leaves; 

 a profuse bloomer. 



Each Per 10 



2 to 3 ft so 40 S3 50 



3 to 4 ft 50 4 00 



var. laciniata. Cut-leaved Persian Lilac. 

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

 X'alued for grouj) or individual planting. 



Each Per 10 



2 to 3 ft SO 40 S3 50 



3 to 4 ft 50 4 00 



S. villosa. (S). A distinct type, with late, rosy 

 pink flowers in large panicles. The foliage resem- 

 i)les that of the Chionanthus (White Fringe), and 

 the plant is very bushy. 



Each Per 10 Per 100 



IK to 2 ft. SO 25 S2 00 S16 00 



2 to 3 ft . 35 2 50 



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 35 S2 50 $20 00 



3 to 4 ft . . , 50 4 00 30 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 S3 50 S25 00 



3 to 4 ft V 60 5 00 35 00 



4 to 5 ft 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 



1^ to 2 ft * SO 35 S3 00 S25 00 



2 to 3 ft 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. 



Chas. X. A strong grower, with loose trusses of 

 reddish-purple flowers. to 2 ft. 



Frau Bertha Damman. Large panicles of single 

 pure white flowers. 2 to 3 ft. 



Insignis rubra. Buds dark red, opening into rosy 

 purple flowers. One of the best. 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



Madam Abel Ghatney. Pure white flowers in 

 compact panicles. 2 to 3 ft. 



Mme. Casimer Perier. Double pure white 

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



Madam Lemoine. Fine double white variety. 

 2 to 3 ft. 



Marie Legraye. Small grower; single white 

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



Michael Buchner. Flower truss very large and 

 erect; indi\idual flowers double and pale lilac color. 



2 to 3 ft. 



Ranunculaeflora flore pleno. An uncommon 

 varietv 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. 



Souvenir de Ludwig Spaeth. The single flowers 

 are dark purple and distinct from other kinds. 

 2 to 3 ft.; 3 to 4 ft. 



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We make no additional charjie for packing as is the case with 

 pian^ nurserymen. All prices f. o. b. ou|- s^at^ioq 



