LILAC. From syrinx, a pipe, the branches are long and straight, filled 
with medulla, hence tlie old name of the Lilac, Pipe Tree. The English 
name is from lilac to lilag, the Persian name for the flower. Nat. Ord. 
Oleaceae. Lilacs are natives of Europe, northern India, Persia, and China. 
PERSIAN LILAC. .Beautiful shrub with slender, arching branches and 
narrow leaves, flowers rich pale purple, delightfully fragrant with true 
lilac odor. Does not spread like other lilacs. Favorite with those acquaint¬ 
ed with various lilacs. 2-3 ft. 50c; heavy 3-4 ft. $1.00; 4-5 ft. $1.75. 
FRENCH LILAC. Everyone planting Lilacs, should plant a French Lilac. 
So much better than the common sort. Blooms are much longer and larger, 
more beautiful in every way. They have larger leaves than other lilacs. 
We can furnish the following sores: Rubra de Marlay, double rosy red. 
Madame Lemoine, double white. President Grevy, double blue. Belle de 
Nancy, double, roce, white center. Prices 2-3 ft. 75c; 3-4 ft. $1.25. 
CHINESE LILAC. .Lilac villosa. Looks much" like the common lilac, but 
blooms late, when other lilacs are through. Flowers are of a light color, 
but attractive, but without fragrance. On the whole, worth planting. 
2-3 ft. 65c; 3-4 ft. 75c; 4-5 ft. $1.00. 
OLIVE, RUSSIAN. Elaeagnus. Oleaster, or Wild Olive. From Elaia, an 
olive, and agnos, a chaste tree, which the tree resembles. Nat. Ord. Elae- 
agnaceae. The Russian Olive is native to Northern Asia and Siberia, and 
very hardy and drought resistant. Makes strong shrub or tree 10-12 ft. high, 
although the writer has seen a specimen about 20 ft. high. Branches stiff 
and spiny, foliage silvery white, and effective in mixed planting, flowers 
yellow, small, but fragrant. 2-3 ft. 50c; 3-4 ft. 60c. 
POTENTILLA. ..Shrubby Cinquefoil. Five Finger. From potens, powerful; 
supposed medicinal qualities of some of the species. Nat. Ord. Rosaceae. 
A large genus, but we will confine ourselves to the variety offered here, 
known botanically as P. fructicosa. Makes shrub, 3-4 ft. high, stiff upright 
branches, upon which, small yellow blossoma are borne all summer. Very 
hardy and self-sufficient, thrives either on wet or dry soil, and useful for 
planting waste areas where no further attention can be given. 18-24 in. 35c. 
NINEBARK, Dwarf. ..Physocarpus nana. This is a coming shrub, grows up 
to 3 ft. Dense grower, attractive foliage, white flowers May-June, followed 
by numerous red seed pods. A valuable shrub, wherever a low-growing 
sort is needed. Fine for hedge. Highly recommended. 2-3 ft. 50c; 18-24 in. 40c 
MOCKORANGE. ..Philadelphus. An ancient name applied by Linnaeus for 
no obvious reason. Nat. Ord. Saxifragaceae. Genus comprises several spe¬ 
cies, native to Europe, North America, Japan. Flowers smell like those of 
the orange, while the leaves taste like Cucumbers. In recent years, some 
very desirable hybrids have appeared, which are almost ideal for home 
grounds planting. 
VIRGINDALE. .A double flowering Mockorange, becoming very popular. 
Compact growth, up to 8 feet. Flowers very large, white, fragrant, double, 
and semi-double. Highly recommended. 2-3 ft. 50c; 3-4 ft. 70c. 
LEMOINE’S MOCKORANGE. Erect, slender stemmed, fine leaved sort, 
height 3-4 ft. Fragrant, creamy white flowers in June. 2-3 ft. 40c. 
SNOWBALL. .The old fashioned Snowball is still loved by many today, 
and a vigorous bush with its loads of “snowballs” is really a thing of 
beauty. 2-3 ft. 60c. 
SPIREA Van Hoiitei. Bridalwreath. Too well known for much description, 
grows almost anywheres, and very hardy. Its wreaths of white flowers in 
spring are really a joy. This plant is another one of China’s contributions. 
2-3 ft. 25c; 5 for $1.00; 10 for $1.75; 3-4 ft. 35c; 5 for $1.25; 10 for $2.10. 
SPIREA BILLARDI. ..Tall, erect shrub, canes terminating with feathery 
plumes, 5-8 inches long of bright pink. Blooms in mid-summer. 2-3 ft. 35c; 
5 for $1.50; 3-4 ft. 45c; 5 for $2.00. 
SPIREA SNOW'^GARLAND. Spirea arguta. Very graceful shrub with 
snow-white flowers that come before those of the Bridalwreath, and re¬ 
semble long garlands of white. Very pretty. Fine leaved. 2-3 ft. 35c; 
5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.80. 
SPIREA FROBELLI, Dwarf, pink blooming sort, height up to 2 feet. Very 
pretty, and hardier than Anthony Waterer Spirea. 18-24 in. 35c. 
SPIREA SORBIFOLIA. Ash-leaved Spirea. Rather a tropical looking 
shrub, with leaves somewhat resembling those of a Mountain Ash, hence 
the name. Leaves are 8-12 inches long, white plumes borne in mid-season. 
Height 4-6 ft. Prices 3-4 ft, 50c; 5 for $2.00. 
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