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THE PARK NURSERIES 
Saint Paul 
HOLM & OLSON, Inc. 
Lilacs - " 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 magnifi¬ 
cent shrub. 
We offer a wide assortment of the better free-blooming kinds of 
New French Lilacs 
French Lilacs bring fragrance and 
beauty to the garden. 
The Ninebarks (Physocarpus) 
Dwarf Ninebark (Physocarpus monogynus). 3 Vi 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 
Alphonse Lavalle. Large double flowers of blue violet. 
Belle de Nancy. Double flowers of satiny-pink effect. 
Chas. Joly. Double dark wine-colored flowers. One of the best. 
Chas. X. Single. Long trusses of large, reddish-purple flowers. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Single. Long trusses of dark purplish-red flowers. 
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 
Enjoy the New French Lilacs 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS are modern improvements of the old-fashioned 
lilac. The flowers are gorgeous in coloring and much larger in size. The French 
Lilacs bloom when young and bear year after year a profusion of delightful 
blossoms. 
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 
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_$0.50 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 excellent 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 
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 
Purple 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_$0.30 2 to 3 ft_$0.50 
3 to 4 ft_ .75 4 to 5 ft_ 1.00 
Villosa Pink-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_$0.50 3 to 4 ft_$0.75 
4 to 5 ft_$1.0.0 
Locust—Pink Flowering 
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.. 
4 to 5 ft.. 
.$0.60 
3 to 4 ft_ 
_$1.10 
.$0.80 
Locust, Pink Flowering or Rose Acacia (Robinia hispida). 5 ft. 
Always admired for its sprays of rose-colored flowers in clusters 
in June. Pea-like soft green foliage like the Locust tree. 
2 to 3 ft_$0.80 3 to 4 ft. (heavy)_$1.00 
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. 
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