THE PARK NURSERIES 
Minneapolis 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 7 
acs - ^ for Fragrant Beauty 
Dependable and absolutely hardy, the growth and beauty of the 
Lilac is enjoyed and admired by everyone. Throughout our northern 
states the Lilac thrives splendidly and quickly grows into a magnificent 
shrub. 
Enjoy the New French Lilacs 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS are modern improvements of the old-fashioned lilac. 
The flowers ore gorgeous in coloring and much larger in size. The French Lilacs 
bloom when young and bear year after year a profusion of delightful blossoms. 
We offer a wide assortment of the better free-blooming kinds of 
New French Lilacs 
Alphonse Lavalle. Large double flowers of blue violet. Tall, robust growing. 
Belle de Nancy. Double flowers of satiny-pink effect. One of the best pinks. 
Chas. Joly. Double dark wine-colored flowers. One of the best. 
Chas. X. Single. Long trusses of large, reddish-purple flowers. Old favorite. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Single. Long trusses of dark purplish-red flowers. 
The Lilacs bring both fragrance and 
beauty to the garden 
Marie Legraye. Excellent single white. Plants bloom when young. 
Michael Buchner. Double. Clear pale bluish-lilac in long clusters. 
Madame Lemoine. Double. Pure white flowers in profusion. 
Miss Ellen Willmott. Double. Unusually large white flowers. 
President Grevy. Double. Light blue. Large individual flowers. 
PRICES OF NEW FRENCH LILACS LISTED ABOVE 
2 to 3 ft_$1.00 3 to 4 ft_$1.25 
Persian Lilac (Syringa persica). 7 ft. Has small leaves and open 
graceful growth. Light purple flowers in May. Lacks the heavy, 
coarse appearance of the common lilac. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
4 to 5 ft_$1.10 
Pxirple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris). 10 ft. The old-fashioned, fragrant 
lilac. A hardy and dependable shrub that everyone admires. 
Offered also in white-flowering variety. 
18 to 24 in_$0.40 2 to 3 ft_$0.50 
3 to 4 ft._ .75 4 to 5 ft_ 1.00 
The Ninebarks (Physocarpus) 
Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus monogynus). 314 ft. A desirable 
addition to the list of hardy, dwarf shrubs. Native of Colorado. 
Makes a full bush of upright growth with small leaves. Bears 
white flowers in spring. Grows well in most any soil. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft-$0.75 
Golden Ninebark (Physocarpus aureus). 6 ft. A full-branched 
bushy, golden-leaved shrub. Makes a pleasing color contrast 
in shrub groups. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft-$0.75 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
Tall Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius). 7 ft. A vigorous, large- 
leaved shrub that is ex cellent for use as a screen or background 
planting. The white flowers of spring are followed by red seed 
pods. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.50 3 to 4 ft-$0.75 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
Villosa Late-Flowering Lilac. 10 ft. Unusually ornamental in 
rich dark foliage with pinkish-lilac flowers in June. A choice 
Japanese variety that flowers two weeks later than the other 
types. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft_$0.80 
4 to 5 ft_$1.00 
The Plums—Ornamental Varieties 
Pink-Flowering Plum (Prunus triloba). 5 ft. A great attraction 
in early Spring when the branches carry clusters of large, double, 
pink rose-like flowers. Similar to the Flowering Almond but a 
more desirable and hardier shrub. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.60 3 to 4 ft-$0.80 
Locust—Pink Flowering 
Locust. Pink Flowering or Rose Acacia (Robinia hispida). 5 ft. 
Always admired for its sprays of rose-oolored flowers in clusters 
in June. Pea-like soft green foliage like the Locust tree. 
3 to 4 ft_$1.00 4 to 5 ft. (heavy)_$1.25 
Purple-Leaf Plum (Newport). 10 ft. A shrub of substantial size that 
has dark, purple-colored leaves all summer. Makes a striking 
color contrast in shrub plantings or as a lawn specimen. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.65 3 to 4 ft-$0.80 
4 to 5 ft_$1.25 
We can help you 
make your home 
yard more useful 
and more enjoy¬ 
able. 
You are invited to 
consult with our 
Landscape De¬ 
signers. 
PHONE—MINNEAPOLIS—MIDWAY 2772 
7 
PHONE—ST. PAUL—CEDAR 7391 
