THE COE CONVERSE & EDWARDS CO, 
Spiraea Van Houttei 
Syringa - Lilac 
This group is so well known that there is no need of 
extended description. To reach perfection, should have 
moist, rich soil. We would call special attention to the 
newer varieties, as great improvement has been made in 
them. 
Syringa vulgaris (Common Purple Lilac). 8 to 10 feet. 
Fine for backgrounds and tall hedges. Flowers bluish 
purple. 
S. vulgaris alba (Common White Lilac). 8 to 10 feet. 
Creamy white flowers. 
S. japonica (Japanese Tree Lilac). 12 to 18 feet. Flowers 
are yellowish white and are later than the regular Lilacs; 
very strong grower. Foliage heavy, glossy green. 
SPIRAEA—Continued 
Spirea sorbifolia. A vigorous species with leaves like the 
Mountain Ash, and long, elegant spikes of white flowers 
in July. 
S. Thunbergi. Of dwarf habit. The slender branches are 
covered early in the spring with small white flowers. 
The feathery foliage is bright green in color. Not per' 
fectly hardy here. 
S. Van Houttei. 4 to 6 feet. Without question the finest 
variety in the collection. The branches droop gracefully 
and when covered with bloom the latter part of May, 
it is a beautiful sight. Makes a nice hedge to divide the 
lawn from the garden; foliage is beautiful at all seasons. 
Perfectly hardy. Is sometimes erroneously called Bridal 
Wreath. 
Symphoricarpos 
These are especially valuable 
for planting in the shade and in 
undergrowth. 
Symphoricarpos racemosus 
(Snowberry). 3 to 4 ft. Flow' 
ers small, pink, in June or 
July; foliage dark green; ber' 
ries large, white, and hang 
well into winter. 
S. vulgaris (Indian Currant; 
Coralberry). 3 to 4 ft. Simi' 
lar to Snowberry, except ber' 
ries are smaller and are red, 
in thick clusters all along the 
stem. Very ornamental. Often 
picked in the fall for winter 
bouquets. 
Snowberry 
S. rothomagensis. 8 to 10 feet. A good grower but more slender 
in habit than the regular Lilac. The reddish purple flowers are 
produced in abundance. A splendid variety. 
S. villosa (Late Lilac). 6 to 8 feet. From Japan. The large branch' 
ing panicles appear about two weeks after the other Lilacs, are 
borne well above the bush, and vary in color from light pink to 
lavender. The heavy, leathery, glossy dark green foliage (entirely 
different from other Lilacs) makes it valuable either in groups or 
as single specimens. Bush a strong, stocky grower. 
Lilacs - Named Varieties 
Varieties with (S) immediately following name are single flower' 
ing; (D) indicates double flowering. 
Alphonse Lavallee. (D). Blue. Strong growing, shapely bush. Buds 
when opening are intense blue, when fully open develop into 
beautiful shade of lavender. A free bloomer. 
Belle de Nancy. (D). Large panicles of dainty pink flowers with 
white center. 
Chas. X. (S). Strong grower with reddish purple flowers. 
Chas. Joly. (D). Blackish red flowers; one of the best dark colors. 
Congo. Large, single; wine'red. Claimed to be the best of its color. 
Hugo Koster. (S). Color deep lavender with tracings of pink. 
Florets large and of great substance; a fine variety. 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer 
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