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Philadelphus nanus. Dwarf Syringa. E. Of low habit; makes a dense, compact bush, rarely produces 
flowers; useful as a dwarf shrub. 50c. 
var. Zeyheri. Zeyiier’s Syringa. C. A large-flowered, odorless variety, flowers very late. 35c. 
Ph. dianthiflorus flore pleno. D. A dwarf variety, with double cream-colored fragrant flowers; forms a 
handsome low shrub; does not flower much. 35c. 
Ph. foliis aureis. Golden-leaved Syringa. E. A very pretty plant of medium size, of golden yellow 
foliage. It keeps its color the entire season, and will be found valuable for creating pleasing and 
striking contrasts with purple-leaved shrubs. 50c. 
Ph. Gordonianus. Gordon’s Syringa. C. A vigorous grower and profuse bloomer: flowers slightly fra¬ 
grant, blooms late, and valuable on that account. 35c. 
Ph. grandiflorus. Large-flowered 
Syringa. C. Has very showy, 
large flowers, slightly fragrant; 
branches somewhat straggling. 
35c- 
var. speciosissimus. D. Of dwarf 
habit, forming bushes about three 
feet in height and covered with 
very large white, sweet-scented 
flowers. Distinct and fine. 35c. 
Ph. laxus. C. Very large, white fra¬ 
grant flowers, upright habit, free 
flowering; a valuable sort. 35c. 
Ph. Lemoineii erectus. Lemoine’s 
Erect Syringa. C. A charm¬ 
ing variety of upright growth; 
flowers small, yellowish-white, fra¬ 
grant. completely covering the 
plant. 50c. 
Ph. microphyllus. SMALL-LEAVED 
Syringa. E. Of dwarf habit, 
slender growth, and small white 
flowers. A very pretty small 
shrub. 75c. 
Ph. nivalis. C. The stamens of this 
variety are cream-colored, thus 
rendering the whole flower 
snowy white. Flowers inodor¬ 
ous. ' 35c. 
Ph. Pekinensis. C. Flowers creamy 
white, fragrant, distinct. 50c. 
Ph. primulseflorus. C. Flowers almost 
double; pure white. 50c. 
Ph. pubescens. Hoary-leaved Syringa. C. A beautiful shrub, with large, downy leaves and large, 
white flowers; late flowering. 35c. 
Ph. salicifolia. Willow-leaved Syringa. D. Leaves curled at the edges, giving the plant a peculiar 
appearance. Dwarf habit. 35c. 
Ph. speciosus.' C. Very showy flowers; late; distinct habit. 35c. 
Ph. Yokohama. C. A very fragrant species from Japan, of upright, compact habit; foliage plaited. Makes 
a beautiful shrub. 35c. 
PRUNUS. Plum and Almond. 
P. Japonica flore albo pleno. (Erroneously Amygdaluspumila alba.) Dwarf Double White-flowered 
Almond. D. Produces beautiful double white flowers in May. 50c. 
P. Japonica flore rubro pleno. (Erroneously Amygdalus pumila.) Dwarf Double Red-flowered Almond. 
D. A beautiful small shrub, bearing in May, before the leaves appear, an abundance of small, double, 
rose-like flowers, closely set upon the twigs. 50c. 
P. Pissardi. Purple-leaved Plum. C. The finest purple-leaved small tree or shrub. The young 
branches are a very dark purple; the leaves when young are lustrous crimson, changing to a dark 
purple, and retain this beautiful tint till they drop late in autumn; no other purple-leaved tree or shrub 
retains its color like this. It transplants easily and is worthy of wide dissemination. Flowers small, 
white, single, covering the tree. 50c. 
P. tomentosa. D. A very pretty species from Japan. It has beautifully plaited leaves, and bears in May 
small inconspicuous flowers, which are followed by small red fruits resembling currants. Forms a 
very handsome dwarf shrub. 50c. 
SYRINGA GRANDIFLORUS. 
