Helena, Montana. 
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Lilacs 
Nowhere do they succeed better, pro¬ 
duce more beautiful foliagre and flower 
more profusely than In Montana and 
the Northwest. We have an exceptional 
stock of this general favorite with a fine 
selection of the most adapted varieties. 
Purple —This is an old-time favorite; 
very hardy and of rapid growth. Ex¬ 
cellent for specimen purposes or for 
hedge use. 
White —The companion to the purple, 
very hardy and fragrant and producing 
large trusses of beautiful flowers. 
Prices of the above two varieties, 1% 
to 2 ft., 35cs each, 3 for 90c; 2-3 ft., 50c. 
3 for $1.25; 3-3^ ft., 75c, 3 for $2.00. 
Larger sizes, $1 up. 
Lilac — (C h 1 n e s e-Rothomagensis) — A 
newer type, far superior to the Per¬ 
sian. An upright, vigorous grower with 
little tendency to send up sucker 
shoots. Beautiful, reddish purple 
flowers. Each, 2-3 ft., 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
Vlllosa —This is a most beautiful species. 
Bears its purple flowers about a month 
later than the other varieties and they 
turn nearly white when fully open. 
Excellent for a shady exposure. No 
tendency to form suckers. Each, 
18-24 inches, 40c, 3 for $1.00; 2-3 ft., 
50c, 3 for $1.35. Larger sizes, $1.00 up. 
A Hedge of Our Lilacs in Hill Park, Helena 
French Hybrid Lilacs 
Pres. Grevy —A very fine double producing trusses of pale 
blue flowers. 
Charles X —Deep purplish Lilac flowers in large trusses. 
Flowers in May. 
Madame Lemoine —Magnificent panicles of large double 
white blooms. 
Ludwig Spaeth—Single. Very dark, crimson purple. One of 
the darkest shades known. 
Belle de Nancy—Beautiful rose, white center. 
Prices of French Lllae.s—Each, 2-3 ft., $1.00, 3 for $2.75; 
larger specimens, $1.25 and up. 
Philadelphus, Mock Orange or Syringa 
Native —A selected type with white fragrant flowers and 
very hardy. Each, 50c; 3 lor $1.25. 
Pyramidal —This is a tall, pyramidal grower, bearing beauti¬ 
ful semi-double white flowers. Each, 2-3 ft., 60c; 3 lor $1.65. 
Virginal —A medium sized Shrub with beautiful, fragrant 
semi-double flowers. The flowering season lasts some¬ 
what longer than on the other two types. Each, 18-24 in., 
.55c, 3 for $1.50; 2-3 ft., 65c, 3 for $1.75. 
_ . Syringa—Virginal 
Privet 
Vulgaris—European Privet —We have searched 
many years for a Privet that would withstand 
Montana Winters and we are now offering you 
this variety which has proven hardy in our 
Nursery. For those in extremely high altitudes 
we would not recommend it. 
Prices—18-24 Inches, 25 lor $2.50; 50 for $5.00; 
100 for $9.50. 
Cornus or Dogwood 
Red Siberia —Noted for its beautiful, reddish bark; 
bears white flowers, followed by white berries. 
Each, 2-3 ft., 50c; larger Shrubs, 75c, $1.00 and up. 
Golden Dogwood —Has golden, yellow wood. Fine 
for either specimen or foundation planting. Each, 
75c and $1.00. 
High Bush Cranberry—Viburnum Opulus 
A highly decorative, tall-growing Shrub, bearing 
white blossoms in broad cymes. Scarlet fruit; very 
showy shrub. Each, 2-3 ft., 75c, 3 lor $2.00; larger 
specimens, $1.00 and up. 
Sambucus or Elderberry 
A very valuable Hardy Shrub of quick growth 
and branching habit. When in bloom is a per¬ 
fect bower of beauty over a long period and again 
In the Fall, with its black fruits. Each, 2-3 ft., 50c; 
larger Shrubs, $1.00 and up. 
Honeysuckle 
Tartarian —The best and hardiest of the bush va¬ 
rieties. Foliage of fine, glossy green; blooms in 
June. We offer dark pink (often listed as red), 
pink and white. 18-24 inches, 35c, 3 lor 75c;; 
2-3 ft., 50c, 3 for $1.25; 3-4 ft., 75c, 3 for $2.00. 
Larger specimens, $1.00 and up. 
Tartarian Honey-suckle 
