French Hybrid Lilacs 
The hybrid Lilacs listed below differ from the common Lilacs 
in that their flower clusters are much larger and fragrance more 
entrancing. The plants themselves are more dwarf and bushy, usu¬ 
ally reaching a height of 6 to 8 feet, and do not sucker or sprout 
from* the roots. A much greater range of color runs through the 
varieties of hybrids than may be found in the common varieties. 
CHARLES X. Large trusses of single flowers; rich lavender-purple, with a 
tinge of red. The finest of its color. 
CONGO. Immense trusses of single deep wine-red flowers. The best of its 
color and one of the most popular varieties. 
MARIE LE GRAYE. Large panicles of single, pure glistening white flowers 
in great profusion; a wonderful white variety. 
PRESIDENT GREVY. The most popular blue variety. A profuse bloomer; 
magnificent panicles of large double flowers, very fragrant. The outer petals 
are lilac and the center ones blue. 
PRICES We can supply choice plants of the above named varieties of 
French Hybrid Lilacs, 1 to 2 feet, 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. By express, 
not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 80c each; 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each. 
COMMON LILACS 
COMMON PUR¬ 
PLE. 12 feet. The 
well known old-fash¬ 
ioned Lilac. Fra- 
grant, lilac-colored 
flowers in May. 1 to 
2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 
90c, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 
to 3 feet, 60c; 3 to 4 
feet, 75c. 
COMMON WHITE. 
9 feet. Pure white, 
single flowers; fra¬ 
grant. 1 to 2 feet, 
35c each; 3 for 90c, 
postpaid. By express, 
not prepaid, 2 to 3 
feet, 60c; 3 to 4 feet 
75c. 
PERSIAN. 9 feet. Very 
graceful, drooping 
branches; does not sucker 
or sprout from the roots. 
Single, light lavender, 
loosely arranged flowers; 
beautiful for cutting. 1 to 
2 feet, 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. By ex¬ 
press, not prepaid, 2 to 3 
feet, 60c; 3 to 4 feet, 75c. 
Philadelphus, Syringa or Mock Orange 
CORONARIUS. 8 feet. An old variety, but one of 
the finest for grouping and specimen planting. Beauti¬ 
ful white flowers in early summer; probably the most 
fragrant of all shrub blossoms. Fine for cutting. 1 to 
2 feet, 30c each; 3 for 75c, postpaid. By express, not 
prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 50c; 3 to 4 feet, 60c. 
V1RGINALIS (Double Syringa). 6 feet. A magnificent variety. 
The flowers are double and the largest and most striking of all 
varieties; often measure two inches or more in diameter, very 
fragrant and excellent for cutting. It has a long blooming sea¬ 
son, making its best display of flowers in May and June, and 
continues to blossom into the fall. One of the most desirable 
shrubs for the border and for foundation plantings. Many who 
have seen it, declare it to be the most beautiful white flowered 
shrub that has been introduced within the last quarter of a 
century. 1 to 2 feet, 35c each; 3 for 90c, postpaid. By express, 
not prepaid, 2 to 3 feet, 65c; 3 to 4 feet, 80c. 
PRIVET 
Philadelphus Virginalis (3 for 90c) 
for 
AMOOR RIVER. Hardy northern type; 
will withstand 40 degrees below zero with¬ 
out. injury. Bright green, somewhat lus¬ 
trous leaves; fragrant white flowers fol¬ 
lowed by blue-black berries. Besides be¬ 
ing one of our best hedge plants, it is fine 
growing on the lawn, and makes richly green 
foliage backgrounds against foundation walls. Useful 
in shaded places. 
To plant a single row, set them about 9 inches apart; for a 
double row, about 18 inches apart each way and alternately. 
PRICES— iy 2 to 2 feet, 25c each, postpaid. By express, not pre¬ 
paid, 10 for $1.00; 25 for $2.00; 100 for $7.50. 
Philadelphus Coronarius (3 for 75c) 
Lilac Marie Le Graye 
EVERBLOOMING LILAC 
The Everblooming Lilac (Microphylla), 
unlike other Lilacs, can be used in the 
low border because of its dwarf habit. 
Forms, a low branching shrub, usually 
about 5 feet high. It not only blooms at 
the normal spring Lilac season, but again 
in late summer and fall, l 1 /^ to 2 feet 
plants, 85c each; 3 for $2.35, postpaid. 
CHINESE LILAC 
The Chinese Lilac (Rothomagensis) is 
similar to the Persian in habit and flower. 
Grows somewhat taller and blooms earlier. 
1 to 2 feet, 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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