Hoopes, Brother & Thomas. West Chester, Pa. 
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STEPHANANDRA 
A small genus, of recent introduction, which has 
proved entirely reliable and satisfactory in our collec¬ 
tions. The deeply Jobed leaves impart a fern-like 
appearance to the shrubs. 
S. flexuosa. A medium-sized shrub of very compact 
growth, with numerous slender branches densely 
clothed with leaves. The latter are deep green, 
very conspicuous and deeply cut. Flowers in clus¬ 
ters. small, greenish white. 
STUARTIA 
A small genus of shrubs, native to the United States 
and Japan, noted for their large showy flowers. They 
arc closely related to the tea plant of commerce, be¬ 
longing to the same natural order. A fibrous, loamy 
soil should be given them. 
S. pentagyna. Mountain Sluartia. A superb flow¬ 
ering shrub of rather large size, with ovate or oval 
leaves, pubescent beneath. The flowers arc large, 
rich creamy white, very conspicuous and produced 
singly over the plant. Quite rare in cultivation. 
STYRAX 
Quite a large family of beautiful trees and shrubs, 
with elegant, small, drooping hell-shaped flowers, ar¬ 
ranged in leafy racemes. 'File species in cultivation 
with us rctpiire a good light soil, and are quite hardy. 
S. Japonica. Japan Styrax. A superb, rare shrub, 
or small tree, from the mountains of Japan. It is 
very satisfactory with us, producing, in June a mul¬ 
titude of charming little bell-shaped flowers that 
are while and deliciously fragrant. Forms a beau¬ 
tiful, globular specimen. 
S YMPHORICARPUS. Snowberry 
Native shrubs of small size. Compact in form, with 
numerous slender twiggy branches. Leaves oval, 
downy beneath, with clusters of whitish flowers fol¬ 
lowed by numerous clusters of white or red berries. 
The latter are very ornamental. 
S. rncemostts. Snowberry. This resident of old- 
time gardens is yet one of the most valued shrubs 
lor its clusters of immaculate white berries in au¬ 
tumn, which remain on the plant for a long time. 
It shows to great advantage when planted in large 
masses. 
S. Syinphoricnrpus (Syn., ,V. •vulgaris). Indian 
Currant , Curat limy. A small native shrub, 
with dense clusters of pinkish flowers, succeeded by 
numerous purplish red, roundish berries. This is 
an exceedingly ornamental plant, especially when 
grown in groups or belts. 
var. vnriegata. Variegated-Leaved Indian Cur¬ 
rant. A sport from the above, differing only in 
having most of the foliage plentifully sprinkled with 
yellowish markings. It is quite distinct and reliable. 
SYRINGA. Lilac 
A well-known genus of hardy shrubs, highly valued 
lor the beauty and fragrance of their flowers, which 
are terminal panicles, and very freely produced. 
V\ e have made a specialty of this elegant family, and 
now offer young plants of all the new varieties of 
HUTU. 
S. Atnurensis (Syn S. Pelcinensis, S. ligustrina). 
Invet-Leaved Like. A native of Japan and 
Manchuria but entirely reliable here. It makes 
a tall, spreading shrub, with long, slender 
branches and ovate, pale green leaves. The 
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flowers are in large panicles, white, and open at 
midsummer, not unlike huge trusses of Privet. 
Very desirable and pretty. 
var. pendula. Weeping Lilac. A distinct form of 
the above, with a decided drooping character. 
When grafted high, the long, slender branches are 
exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. Flowers as 
in the species. 
S. Chinensis (Syn., S. Rothomagensis). Rouen Lilac. 
This tall, erect shrub is deserving of unlimited 
praise, being entirely hardy, a free grower, and 
superb in bloom. Its immense panicles are of a 
rich tint of purple or dark lilac and very fragrant. 
Probably a hybrid between S. Persica and S. vul¬ 
garis. t 
var. Melensis. An elegant Lilac, with a similar 
habit to the species, but producing enormous trusses 
of a pale reddish lilac color. When in full bloom 
it is remarkably conspicuous in a collection, 
var. Saugeana. Red Rouen Lilac. A beautiful and 
desirable variety, resembling the above, but with 
the bloom reddish lilac in tint. It is also a free 
grower and bloomer. 
S. Emodi. A very' distinct Chinese Lilac, with lar°e 
yellowish green leaves, glaucous beneath, and with 
large panicles of showy, rich purplish flowers. A 
desirable species. 
S. Japonica. Japan Lilac. Found on the mountains 
of Japan, where it attains a height of 25 or 30 feet, 
with a stem 12 inches in diameter. Leaves large, 
deep glossy green; large clusters of elegant fragrant 
flowers appear late in the season. Quite hardy here. 
S. Josikea. Chionanthus-Leaved Lilac. A con¬ 
spicuous species of large size, from Transylvania. 
Leaves large, deep green, shining and wrinkled, 
whitish beneath. Of upright growth, with spread¬ 
ing branches and purplish bark. Flowers purple. 
S. Persica. Persian Lilac. A large shrub, with slen¬ 
der branches and large panicles of purplish lilac 
flowers. It is one of the most desirable species of 
the family. Quite fragrant, entirely hardy and at¬ 
tractive. Jilooms in June. 
var. alba. White Persian Lilac. Although not 
pure white in tint, this handsome form produces an 
abundance of very pale lilac bloom, and is quite 
distinct from the species. It is a delightful flower 
for cutting, and makes an attractive specimen on 
the lawn. 1 
var. laciniala. Cut-Leaved Lilac. This resembles 
the species in all but the outline of the foliage, 
which is deeply laciniated and fern-like in charac¬ 
ter. It is a very choice variety, and exceedingly 
attractive at any season, but especially so when in 
full bloom. 
S. villosa. 11 airy-Leaved Lilac. One of the newer 
species quite distinct from the older Lilacs. Foliage 
urge, not unlike that of the White Fringe. Flowers 
later than the others, rosy pink, and in large 
panicles. A very desirable species. 
S. vulgaris. Common Lilac. This old-time hardy 
slirub is yet among our popular deciduous plants. 
It blooms freely and is entirely reliable. Flowers 
bluish purple and in fairly large panicles. Good 
for forcing. 
var. alba. Common White Lilac. The old- 
fashioned white-flowering variety, still in request 
late hloom f ° r US large ’ fra S rant tri, sses of immacu- 
var. Ambroise VerschaKelt. A splendid new va¬ 
riety; a good grower and quite distinct. The 
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