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above — 
FRENCH LILAC 
Marc Micheli 
right — 
SPIREA 
THUNBERGI 
delicate 
sprays of 
foliage and 
flowers 
Our Elegant French Lilacs 
New, beautiful hybrids that are worth their weight in gold 
— Lilacs that usually bloom the first year after planting, their 
blooms of an extraordinarily large size, full, often double, 
and so colorful and fragrant. Order early, using them either 
as specimens or in a border or hedge. 5*8 ft. at maturity. 
BELLE DE NANCY. Large, double flowers of a lovely pinkish 
tint. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft. .$0.50 $0.90 $1.90 
LA TOUR D'AUVERGNE. Deep, rich purple, double and 
very fragrant. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.60 $1.10 $2.25 
MADAME LEMOINE. Beautiful, immense clusters of 
snow-white. Double. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.50 $0.90 $1.90 
MADAME CASIMIR PERIER. An outstanding white, 
with double, very large blooms. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.45 $0.80 $1.75 
MARC MICHELI. Fine double, lavender-blue. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.45 $0.80 $1.75 
MICHEL BUCHNER. Exquisite pink-lilac buds merge 
into blue-lilac when fully open. Double. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.50 $0.90 $1.90 
MARIE LEGRAYE. Superb creamy white 
blooms of enormous size. 
Each 2 5 
4 ft. average .$0.65 $1.20 $2.40 
PRESIDENT GREVY. Im mense, double flow¬ 
ers of lilac-blue. Choice. 
Each 2 5 
J 4 ft. average .$0.65 $1.20 $2.40 
SOUV. DE LUDWIG SPAETH. Long, finely 
formed flowers of dark reddish purple. One 
of the best. 
Each 2 5 
3-4 ft.$0.65 $1.20 $2.40 
WILLIAM ROBINSON. Handsome double 
sort, giving a striking pinkish-red effect. 
Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.60 $1.10 $2.25 
CHAS. JOLY. Striking, dark purple-red; the 
finest of all double red Lilacs. 
i Each 2 5 
2-3 ft.$0.60 $1.10 $2.25 
French Lilac Border 
Collection 
11 Ferris' French Lilacs —One each 
of the beautiful varieties described and 
priced above, 2-3 ft. average — 
OUR BARGAIN PRICE 
PEARL BUSH (Exochorda grandiflora) . In 
early spring their dainty, pearl-like buds 
open into fragrant, pure white, waxen flow¬ 
ers; small, light green foliage. A handsome 
bush for background or specimen planting. 
8-10 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
2 ft. average .$0.30 $0.50 $1.00 
JAPANESE FLOWERING QUINCE (Cydonia 
japonica). Called the “Firebush," for in 
May it is fairly ablaze with clusters of scarlet 
flowers; glossy foliage. In combination with 
Forsythia or early bloomers of that sort, its 
beauty is enhanced, while a background of 
evergreens will bring out its full charm. 3-5 
ft. at maturity. 
Eoch .2 5 
18-24 in. transplants. $0.30 $0.50 $1.00 
2-3 ft. select .40 .75 1.50 
ROSA RUGOSA. The shrubby Rose that is so 
fine in combination with shrubs, giving color 
to the planting at the off-season. See varie¬ 
ties, descriptions and prices on page 57. 4-6 
ft. at maturity. 
WHITE SNOWBERRY (Symphorlcarpos ra- 
cemosus). Even in the shade, this pretty 
shrub will produce the long clusters of milk- 
white fruits that follow the rose-pink flow¬ 
ers. 3-4 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
2-year, 12-18 In. 
average .$0.25 $0.40 $0.80 
RED SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos vul¬ 
garis). A delightful companion plant for the 
White Snowberry, with its thick, fine foliage, 
compact form, and clusters of red fruits 
along the stems. 2-4 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
2-year, 12-18 In. 
average . . . .$0.25 $0.40 $0.80 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. The well known 
“Bridal Wreath” that everybody loves. Dur¬ 
ing May and June, the graceful, drooping 
sprays are completely covered with the pure 
white blossoms. It is hardy everywhere, beau¬ 
tiful in or out of bloom, and answers almost 
any purpose. In foundation plantings, in 
screens or trimmed hedges, or planted as in¬ 
dividual specimens on the lawn, the lovelv 
Spirea Van Houttei meets perfection. 4-6 
ft. at maturity. 
Each 
10 
25 
$0.20 
$1.50 
$2.50 
. .25 
2.00 
3.75 
.35 
2.80 
5.00 
2-3 ft. heavy .35 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. The dwarf, 
crimson Spirea, and most popular of all low- 
growing shrubs. The plant is a mass of rose- 
crimson flowers in July, and from then on a 
more moderate covering of blooms until 
frost, giving it the name “Everblooming 
Spirea.” Excellent for edging, borders, and 
foundation planting. 
Each 2 5 
8-12 in. field-grown. $0.20 $0.35 $0.70 
1-2 ft. transplants .. .30 .50 1.10 
$4.25 
below — 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
unexcelled 
beauty 
