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LILAC, Persian. This is a later blooming form of lilac with finer foliage and flowers. Does not 
freeze back as often as the common and is a very beautiful shrub. 18 to 24 in., each, 35c; 
5 for $1.G0. 
Persian Lilac 
LILAC, Josikea. Similar to the Villosa but the flowers are violet in color 
where the latter are pinkish-white. Blooms late in June when the 
broad bush is a mass of flowers. 18 to 24 in., each, 40c; 5 for $1.75. 
LILAC, Villosa. This is another late blooming variety. It resembles 
the Josikea in most ways but has a handsome pink bloom, very fra¬ 
grant. 18 to 24 in., each, 40c; 5 for $1.75. 
FRENCH HYBRID —Charles X. This is one of the finest, wonderful 
clusters of huge size, color between lilac and violet. Hybrids do not 
spread from the root. Price, each, 50c, 18 to 24 in.; 5 for $2.25. 
FRENCH HYBRID —Ludwig .Spaeth. Extra hardy as is the variety 
above. Great clusters of deep wine colored bloom, double. Very free 
blooming. 18 to 24 in. Price, each, 50c; 5 for $2.25. 
FRENCH HYBRID —Pres. Grevy. Double. An extra fine bluish 
lilac. Price, 18 to 24 in., each, 00c; 5 for $2.75. 
FRENCH HYBRID —Mde. Lemoine. A fine double white. Price, 18 
to 24 in., each, 00c; 5 for $2.75. 
Shrubs for Both Hedge and Ornamental Planting 
RUSSIAN OLIVE—Eleagnus Angustifolia. This 
well known hedge and windbreak plant is both 
drouth resistant and will survive wet feet for 
a considerable period. It is very hardy and be¬ 
sides will succeed in soils where most other 
hedge plants will fail; particularly good on 
alkali soil. Price, 12 to 18 in., 10, 80c; 100, 
$5.00; 18 to 24 in., each, 12c; 10, $1.00; 100, 
$9.00. 
COTONE ASTER—Acutifolia. This shrub, which 
is not only handsome in mixed plantings but 
unusually well adapted to the formal hedge 
under conditions where Privet is used in 
milder climates, is one of the most valuable 
of recent Asiatic introductions. The foliage 
is dark green and very glossy, flowers which 
come early are inconspicuous but are followed 
by handsome black berries which hang until 
very late. Price, 12 to 18 in., 10, $2.00; 100, 
$18.00; 18 to 24 in., each 25c; 10, $2.25; 50, 
$ 11 . 00 . 
SIBERIAN PEA TREE—Caragana Arborescens. 
The most popular of all the Russian and Si¬ 
berian importations. Valuable alike for 
trimmed hedge, shelter belt or ornamental 
shrub and one of the very hardiest plants in 
existence. It is being used extensively and 
Russian Olive Hedge 
Cotoneaster 
with the best results in farm plantings. Foli¬ 
age resembles that of the locust, and a dainty 
yellow, pea-like flower covers the plant in late 
May or June. Bark a handsome green in col¬ 
or. Price, 12 to 18 in., each, Oc; 10, 50c; 
100, $2.50; 500, $12.00; 1,000, $20.00; 18 to 
24 in., each 12c; 10, $1.00; 100, $0.00; 500 
$25.00; 1,000, $45.00; 3 to 4 ft., transplants, 
each, 20c; 10, $1.85. 
OLD MAN or RUSSIAN ARTEMISIA. One of our very hardi¬ 
est and quickest-growing hedge plants. Will make a 4-ft. 
hedge in a month or two. Semi-herbaceous and kills back 
part way over Winter, but the new growth comes faster and 
stronger each year. Feathery branches covered with gray¬ 
ish green foliage and emitting a pleasant, pungent odor. 18 
to 24 in., each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 50, $9.00. 
BUFFALO or BULL BERRY (Shepherdia arg.). Red. A na¬ 
tive shrub, hardy, especially adapted to dry conditions, with 
silvery foliage. Is a mass of brilliant red berries from early 
August until they are picked or eaten by birds. Named by 
the early French explorers as the bushes in fruit looked at 
a distance as though they were hung with fresh buffalo meat. 
The berries make an excellent jelly. 0 to 12 inches, each, 10c; 
doz., $1.00. 
BUCKTHORN. One of the most popular hedges where there 
is a fair amount of moisture and the soil is good. Cold re¬ 
sistant, and makes a beautiful and sturdy hedge. Plants, 12 
to 18 in., each, 20c; 10, $1.50; 50, $7.00. 
CHINESE ELM make wonderful hedges, either clipped or nat¬ 
ural. For prices see quotations on seedlings, page 58. 
