Viburnums 
In this group are included the Snow¬ 
balls, which give in spring the same 
showy effect produced by Hydrangeas 
in the fall. Viburnums are especially 
hardy; grow quickly and are particularly 
free from the attacks of injurious in¬ 
sects. They are invaluable in shrubbery 
borders; desirable as specimens and use- 
Syringa (Lilac). Within the past few years 
European nurserymen have developed a 
host of new varieties of this old garden 
favorite, some of which are very fine. 
S. Japonica (Japanese Tree Lilac). A vigor¬ 
ous grower, that forms a medium-sized 
tree, and blooms in loose spreading 
clusters of creamy white flowers. A new 
and scarce species. 50 cts. to 75 cts. 
S. Pekinensis pendula (Weeping Lilac). A 
new variety, with slender, drooping 
branches, blooming several weeks later 
than the old sorts; flowers delicate pink 
or pale lilac. $1.50. 
S. oblata. A Chinese species, remarkable for 
its fine foliage, not subject to mildew, as 
most Lilacs are, during the latter part of 
the summer. 50 cts. to $1. 
S. P. alba (White Lilac). A choice variety. 
50. cts. 
S. villosa. A new Japanese species, which 
blooms two or three weeks after other 
Lilacs, in large, spreading panicles of a 
delicate pink shade. Scarce and valuable. 
50 cts. to $1. 
S. vulgaris (Common Lilac). The old species 
of our grandmothers’ gardens, so uni¬ 
versally loved. 
S. v. alba (Common White Lilac). 
S. v. Charles X. A very fine variety, that 
blooms freely in large clusters. 50 cts. 
S. v. insignis rubra (Red Lilac). The flower 
buds are red, but purplish lilac when open. 
S. v. Ludwig Spath. A new hybrid form 
introduced from Germany. The 
flowers and clusters are very large, 
fine and dark in color. 75 cts. 
S. v., Frau Dammann. New, and one 
of the best white Lilacs.. $1. 
S. v. Marie Legraye. A fine new white 
variety, and a profuse winter bloom¬ 
er.. Young plants not more than 18 
inches high bloom freely. Much 
used for winter forcing. 75 cts. 
S. v. President Grevy. A beautiful new 
variety, with large, double flowers 
in clusters 10 inches long and blue 
in color. 50 cts. 
TAMARIX Gallica (Tamarisk). A shrub 
with very slender branches, fine 
feathery foliage, and delicate pink 
flowers. 
T. parviflora (African Tamarisk). The 
flowers are a brighter pink than T. 
gallica; excellent for planting near 
the sea. 
Viburnum cassinoides. An upright shrub, 
valued for its profusion of showy fruit. 
V. dentatum (Arrowwood). Good in moist 
places. Fruit bluish black when ripe. 
V. Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). Has soft 
wrinkled leaves and dark red fruit. 50 cts. 
V. Lentago (Sheepberry); syn., V. pruni- 
folium. Very hardy, large shrub. Fruit 
bluish or black. 
V. macrocephalum sterile (Chinese Snow¬ 
ball). Its immense snowballs, several 
times as large a those of any of the older 
varieties, resemble hydrangea flowers in 
size and shape. One of the finest. Scarce. 
$1. 
V. Opulus (High-bush Cranberry); syn., V. 
oxycoccus. The crimson fruit of this bush 
resembles in size, shape, color and taste 
the edible cranberry, and is very orna¬ 
mental as it hangs in clusters among the 
branches. 
V. O. sterile (Guelder Rose, Snowball). The 
old-fashioned snowball once very popular, 
but the newer Chinese and Japanese spe¬ 
cies are better. 
V. Sieboldi. A scarce Japanese species, very 
showy in foliage, flower and fruit. The 
large, glossy, dark green leaves are par¬ 
ticularly attractive and in autumn change 
to rich bright hues. Desirable. $1. 
ful in all plantings. 
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