Syringa - Lilac 
Syringa josikaea. Hungarian Lilac. 8 to 1 0 feet, 
flowers later than ordinary Lilacs; the rounded, 
not subject to mildew. 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
It produces violet 
heavy foliage is 
Each 
.$0.75 
. 1.00 
S. 
persica. Persian Lilac. 8 to 10 feet, 
later than the old-fashioned sorts. 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
A rich lilac color; blooms 
Each 
.$0.75 
. 1.00 
S. villosa. Late Lilac. 6 to 8 feet, 
lilac flowers are very fraqrant. 
2 to 3 ft. 
3 to 4 ft. 
The latest to bloom. Pale pinkish 
Plants bushy and compact. Each 
.$0.75 
. 1.00 
S. vulgaris. Common Purple Lilac. 6 to 8 feet. The old familiar 
Purple Lilac of grandmother's garden, and which has lost none of 
its charm. Entirely hardy; blooms in April. 
S. vulgaris alba. Common White Lilac. 6 to 8 feet. This is the old- 
fashioned White Lilac. Blooms in April. 
Above two varieties: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0.50 
3 to 4 ft. .60 
4 to 5 ft. 75 
Syringa—French Lilac 
French Lilacs 
The so-called French Lilacs have been derived by crossing the best of the species. 
There are many wonderful varieties and after much testing we have selected the 
following as the best for our section. 
Alphonse Lavallee. Light purple; double. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Reddish purple; single. 
Mme. Casimer Perier. Double creamy white. 
Michel Buchner. Pale lilac; double. 
William Robinson. Deep pink; double. 
All French Lilacs: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$(.00 
3 to 4 ft. 1.25 
Tamarix 
Graceful shrubs with few branches, feathery foliage and showy flowers. Will grow 
in very dry soil. 
Tamarix pentandra. French Tamarix. 6 to 8 feet. Beautiful blue-gray foliage, 
pink flowers in panicles during June and scattered throughout the summer. 
T. africana. African Tamarix. 7 to 10 feet. The lavender flowers are borne along 
the branches in spring before the leaves. Strong grower and excellent for a back¬ 
ground. 
Prices of both varieties: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0.40 
3 to 4 ft.50 
4 to 5 ft.60 
Viburnum - The Snowballs 
Viburnum carlesi. Fragrant Viburnum. 3 to 4 feet. A notable distinct shrub with 
rounded leathery foliage and waxy pink flowers. Their very delightfully fragrant 
blossoms unfold with the leaves in spring. A rather sulky variety, but worth the 
effort of getting it started. It is a real aristocrat, and should be in every garden 
where quality is appreciated. Each 
18 to 24 in.$1.25 
2 to 3 ft . 1.50 
V. americanum. American Cranberry Bush. Is preferred to the more common 
European variety. It fills the need for a bush with large bunches of scarlet 
berries. 
V. dentatum. Arrow-wood. 10 to 12 feet. Flowers creamy white in flat clusters in 
May and June. Berries blue-black. Foliage purple and red in fall. Grows in wet 
soil. 
V. lontana. Wayfaring Tree. (F) 10 to 12 feet. A vigorous shrub with soft, heavy 
leaves and large clusters of white flowers in May. Red berries turn black as they 
ripen. 
V. opulus. Highbush Cranberry. 8 to 10 feet. Belongs to the Snowball family. Its 
bright berries attract birds in midsummer, and its color effect in the fall is 
brilliant. White flowers in May. 
V. opulus sterile. Common Snowball. 10 to 12 feet. The old-fashioned variety, 
well known to all. In May the balls of pure white flowers cover the bush. 
V. tomentosum plicofum. Japanese Snowball. (F) 6 to 8 feet. The pure white 
flowers are borne among the clean pleated healthy foliage, making it one of the 
showiest and most beautiful. Fine for specimen or mass planting. 
V. sieboldi. Siebold Viburnum. 10 to 12 feet. A fine free growing shrub with light 
green shining foliage and white flowers produced in broad pyramidal clusters. 
Berries pink changing to black. 
Prices of all Viburnums except Carlesi: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0.50 
3 to 4 ft.60 
4 to 5 ft.75 
V. rhytidophyllum. See page 10. 
Vitex 
Vitex agnus-castus. Chaste Tree. 8 to 10 feet. Pale lilac-blue flowers, in spikes 
5 to 10 inches long, from July to frost. Best hardy, late summer-flowering shrub. 
Each 
3 to 4 ft.$0.50 
4 to 5 ft.60 
V. agnus macrophylla. Large-leaved lilac Chaste Tree. An improved type; attrac¬ 
tive blue flowers. Each 
3 to 4 ft.$0.75 
4 to 5 ft. 1.00 
Weigela 
Hardy free-flowering shrubs cf spreading habit with bell- or trumpet-shaped 
'lowers. Thrive in moist soil, and will grow in partial shade. 
Veigela Candida. 4 to 5 feet. The best white. 
H. desboisi. 6 to 7 feet. Rose-pink, free-bloomer. 
W. floribunda. 3 to 4 feet. Best red. Superior to Eva Rathke. 
W. rosea (F) 4 to 5 feet. Delicate pink. 
All Weigelas: Each 
2 to 3 ft.$0.40 
3 to 4 ft.50 
4 to 5 ft.60 
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY 
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