French Hybrid Lilacs 
The hybrid Lilacs listed below differ from the common Lilacs 
in that their flower clusters are much larger and fragrance more 
entrancing. The plants themselves are more dwarf and bushy, usu¬ 
ally reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet, and do not sucker or sprout 
from the roots. A much greater range of color runs through the 
varieties of hybrids than may be found in the common varieties. 
CHARLES X. Large trusses of single flowers; rich purple, with a tinge of 
lavender and red. The finest of its color. 
CONGO. Immense trusses of deep wine-red flowers. The best of its color 
and one of the most popular varieties. 
MARIE LE GRAYE. Large panicles of single, pure glistening white flowers 
in great profusion; a wonderful white variety. 
PRESIDENT GREVY. The most popular blue variety. A profuse bloomer; 
magnificent panicles of large double lilac-blue flowers, very fragrant. 
PRICES We can supply choice plants of the above named varieties of 
French Hybrid Lilacs, 12 to 18 inches, 40c; 18 to 24 inches, 60c each, postpaid. 
By express, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 80c each; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each. 
COMMON LILACS 
COMMON PUR¬ 
PLE. 12 feet. The 
well known old-fash¬ 
ioned Lilac. Fra- 
grant, lilac-colored 
flowers in May. 12 to 
18 inches, 25c; 18 to 
24 inches, 40c, post¬ 
paid. By express, not 
prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 
60c; 3 to 4 feet, 75c. 
COMMON WHITE. 
9 feet. Pure white, 
single flowers; fra¬ 
grant. 12 to 18 inches, 
25c; 18 to 24 inches, 
40c, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 ■ 
to 3 feet, 60c; 3 to 4 
feet, 75c. 
PERSIAN. 9 feet. Very 
graceful, drooping 
branches; does not sucker 
or sprout from the roots. 
Single, light lavender, 
loosely arranged flowers ; 
beautiful for cutting. 12 
to 18 inches, 25c; 18 to 
24 inches, 40c, postpaid. 
By express, not prepaid, 2 
to 3 feet, 60c; 3 to 4 feet, 
75c. 
Philadelphus Virginalis (35c Each) 
Lilac Marie Le Graye (40c Each) 
PRIVET 
Besides being one of our best hedge plants, the 
Privets form interesting groups on the lawn, and 
make richly green foliage backgrounds against foun¬ 
dation walls. Useful in shaded places. To plant a 
single row, set them about 9 inches apart; for a 
double row, about 18 inches apart each way and 
alternately. 
AMOOR RIVER. Hardy northern type; will with¬ 
stand 40 degrees below zero without injury. Bright 
green, somewhat lustrous leaves; fragrant white flow¬ 
ers followed by blue-black berries. 1% to 2 feet, 
25c each, postpaid; or 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 
100 for $7.50, by express, not prepaid. 
CALIFORNIA. The finest of all Privets for locali¬ 
ties where the winters are not too severe. Shiny, 
dark green, leathery foliage. 1% to 2 feet, 25c 
each, postpaid; or 10 for 80c; 25 for $1.50; 100 for 
$5.00, by express, not prepaid. 
REGAL. An extremely hardy type with dark shiny leaves. 
The branches spread horizontally instead of upright as in 
other privets. A graceful drooping plant suitable for infor¬ 
mal hedges and especially adapted to foundation planting. 
M14 to 2 feet, 35c each, postpaid; or 10 for $2.00; 25 for 
$4.25: 100 for $15.00, by express, not prepaid. 
Philadelphus, Syringa or Mock Orange 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
Philadelphus Coronarius (25c Each) 
CORONARIUS. 8 feet. An old variety, but one of 
the finest for grouping and specimen planting. Beauti¬ 
ful white flowers in early summer; probably the most 
fragrant of all shrub blossoms. Fine for cutting. 12 to 
18 inches, 25c; 18 to 24 inches, 35c, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
VIRGINALIS (Double Syringa). 6 feet. A magnificent variety. 
The flowers are double and the largest and most striking of all 
varieties; often measure two inches or more in diameter, very 
fragrant and excellent for cutting. It has a long blooming sea¬ 
son, making its best display of flowers in May and June, and 
continues to blossom into the fall. One of the most desirable 
shrubs for the border and for foundation plantings. Many who 
have seen it, declare it to be the most beautiful white flowered 
shrub that has been introduced within the last quarter of a 
century. 12 to 18 inches, 35c; 18 to 24 inches, 50c, postpaid. By 
express, not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 65c; 3 to 4 feet, 80c. 
AUREA (Golden Syringa). 5 feet. Golden-yellow foliage; white flowers. 
The best golden-leaved shrub and one of the few that will hold its color 
when planted in the shade. When dotted at intervals along the shrub bor¬ 
der they add life and character to the planting: also valuable for grouping 
and foundation planting. 12 to 18 inches, 50c each, postpaid. 18 to 24 
inches, heavy, by express, not prepaid, 60c. 
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