BRAND’S OWN-ROOT LILACS 
The GERALDI LILACS 
—The Earliest Lilacs to Bloom 
The following lilacs are hybrids between different French Lilacs and the hardy early' 
bloonpng lilac. Geraldi, found growing wild in north China. These lilacs are all from three 
days to a week earlier than the regular run of French Lilacs and thus prolong the lilac 
season by that length of time. 
BERRYER (On Villosa). Semi'double. A beauti' 
ful clear mauve with deeper shadings toward 
red. One of the very choicest of the early 
hybrids; distinctly different; also the latest of 
this new line of lilacs. Exceedingly pretty. 
On Villosa root, 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
LAMARTINE. Single. Earliest to bloom of all 
the new early hybrids. Immense open panicles 
with very large florets. An even shade of pink. 
Own-root, strong 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
CLAUDE BERNARD. One of the tallest grow' 
ing of these new hybrid Lilacs. Very large 
panicles of lacydike light pink flowers. Blooms 
about 6 days ahead of the regular season. 
Own-root, strong 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
SPECIAL 
COMBINATION OFFER 
BUFFON. Single. One of the very earliest of 
the early hybrids. Individual florets large and 
of fine substance. We think Buffon very choice. 
Color is a rich delicate mauve'pink of the 
finest quality. Panicles very large. 
Own-root, 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
VAUBAN. Double. Another of the early hybrids. 
The most rapid grower in all our list of lilacs. 
Large plumedike panicles; delicate pink. 
Own-root, 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
PASCAL. Single. Early. Very large thrifty bush. 
Medium late. Lacy delicate pink. Panicles come 
in great open plumedike bouquets. Very tall 
growing lilac. 
Own-root, 3 to 4 ft., #2.50. 
1 each of the above £ ■ 
6 early Lilacs. Value * I 
#15.00 for . 1 
Special Offer of 
10 Great 
LILACS 
Superlatively 
JG'”* LI LACS 
All 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 Ft. 
(Strong 18 to 24 inch) 
The following list represents a cob 
LEON GAMBETTA. Double. Immense panicles 
lection of 12 great Lilacs. For descrip' 
built up of very double florets that resemble 
tion see our General List. You will 
little double roses in a delicate blending of pink. 
note they are all outstanding varieties 
of real merit. We have grown them 
rose and lavender. The finest of all lilacs. 
in sufficient quantity, on their own 
MARCEAU. Double. Great large panicles with rich 
roots, so that we may offer you your 
double florets of an even tone of lavenderdilac. 
choice at a real saving if you purchase 
not less than three from the list. The 
Most beautiful of all the self'toned lilacs. 
entire collection represents a total 
MISS ELLEN WILLMOTT. Double. A great 
value of $44.00. 
creamy white developing to a pure white. 
Panicles and florets of the largest size. The 
Condorcet Jean Mace 
Congo Miss Ellen Willmott 
De Caisne President Poincare 
finest of all whites. 
Emile Gentil Reaumur 
Georges Bellair Thunberg 
Hippolyte Maringer Volcan 
Price, $5.00 Each 
3 Plants, One of Each for 
Any 3, your choice, for . $12.00 
Any 6, your choice, for . 18.00 
$12.50 
All 12 for. 30.00 
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