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Syringa - Lilac 
“T am thinking of the lilac trees 
That shook their purple plumes 
And when the sash was open 
Shed fragrance through the room. 
—-MRS. ST EPHENS 
Syringa josikaea (Hungarian Lilac). 8 to 10 feet. It produces violet 
flowers later than ordinary Lilacs; the round, heavy foliage is not 
subject to mildew. ‘ : 
S. oblata dilatatum. 8 to 12 feet. A Chinese variety with good 
foliage. Single pinkish blue blossoms borne in rather loose clus- 
ters. Very early and desirable. 
S. villosa. Late Lilac. 6 to 8 feet. The latest to bloom. Pale pinkish 
lilac flowers are very fragrant. Plants bushy and compact. Sips 
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Above 3 yarieties: Each 
3). to 4: Fie ea as oes $1.25 5 tor 'Gi ft) oer-coeeest sce = $2.00 
4S t0-5. ft, cee 1.50 
S. persica (Persian Lilac). 8 to 10 feet. A rich lilac color; blooms 
later than the old-fashioned kinds. 
S. vulgoris (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. a 
S. vulgaris alba (Common White Lilac). 6 to 8 feet. This is the old- 
fashioned White Lilac. Blooms in April. 
Above 3 varieties: Each Each 
2iit0.3 FE eee ets $0.60 4. to5) ffs. toes $1.00 
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French Lilacs 
The so-called French Lilacs have been derived by crossing the best 
of the species, especially Syringa vulgaris. 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. 
Chas. Tenth. Single; bluish violet-red. 
Rhus Salix Willow ea Sy eerott: Double; white. 
; : an - udwig Spaeth. Reddish purple; single. = 
Rhus aromatica (canadensis). (Pragrant Sali Bares RE Aga 2 Mme. Lemoine. Double; creamy white. 
Sumac). 4 to 5 feet. Yellow flowers in alix caprea (Pussy Willow). 15 to 20 feet. Michel B ilac; 
‘ : learaanenrabnthar finer als F iche uchner. Pale lilac; double. 
clusters, followed in summer with g U SST Ka ehh EAN SUN : 
fered amertt Pl : wet soil, and valued because of their silky President Grevy. Double; blue. 
coral-re ruits. easant, aromatic h Vouban. Lilac-pink. Semi-double. 
alae. (a = 5 catkins that appear before the foliage in aaa = Bae 
oas Ie ese Chics (Sie erat the spring. Winter-cut twigs may be forced William Robinson. Deep pink; double. 

Salix Caprea—Pussy Willow 

dry, shady, rocky places. Each All French Lilacs: Each 
Dts tt Mea eh eee $0.50 indoors. Each 2 to 3 ft $195 4t 00 
ch hs eee eee i ETN Ade cy Ree eno R RAE 2.00 
Stott ieee ta ree Os | Geese es Ur) fe ae eager oO on Masks. to’ 4 Fic eae een. 1.50 : 
R. copallina (Shining Sumac). 7 to 10 ft. ALtorS' ft en eee ae me tes ‘60 
The native variety that colors so won- Sto. Gi Fea LL ee eee ee 75 
derfully in the fall. It is not as robust Sek Oak “ae ek or inl ea 
a grower as some of the others, but is ° ° 
most desirable. Each Spiraea - Spirea 
Stor its eecesoaecnn emer $0.50 
Pig Pleat 0 Gg ie 60s Spiraea, Anthony Waterer. 2 feet. A compact, low- 
He a Me gS pe Nes Sea eens Ree a 5 growing shrub with dense foliage, usually deep 
Recotinus (Paro Frviec. SG inobe tice) green with occasional variegated leaves of pink and 
“10 foul eat AA A ev oeaa fe ae white on young growth. The bright pink flowers are 
iusiied curd teat trae yee tiece When borne in full, flat clusters on erect stems in June 
ra iblscharthettres ae virtliclly i” PG eeae and July. If these are cut away when they fade, 
minuten smoky. Jdvender iowers “sug the shrub will bloom during the summer. Valuable 
estincraicloudlotiamoke Space for edging in front of shrubbery and sometimes 
3 tol) ft : $0.60 used as @ dwarf hedge. Each 
Std Ft el nets @ See ‘75 (PA) MIA Goooocedssanuame SobbuDh to or $0.56 
ako 5 ft ee ea 1:00 [Sta (omeee: at le ac eaecare micioleeeo ero eos goo on 60 
S. arguta (Garland Spirea). 4 to 5 feet. Very free 
flowering in April. Its small, soft green foliage 
gives it a billowy appearance and makes it one of 
the most attractive plants. Very much like S. 
thunbergi, but grows slightly larger. Each 
1S? tO: ZA cts Ctcibetrein cathe ses Seo eee tones $0.50 
2°to- M3 tte ed aon ct Pim oer eee eee 60 
S. douglasi. 6 to 8 feet. Terminals of each heengh 
crowned with deep pink flower spikes 6 inches long 
in July. Our plants are an improved type of the 

above known as Spiraea richmensis. Each 
DAG Sikes eee eee oie, Sao eee aie enone $0.40 
ZW Code Pa ae ea caret ea ORI Ie eam eet O10 bie 50 
Oe (OMS TH A Aen Serra tite naecan eas tc OIORRUL DS ere ec .60 
S. prunifolia (Pluwm-Leaved Spirea). 5 to 6 feet. An 
old-fashioned variety with white, double flowers 
borne close to the slender, erect branches in April 


and May before the foliage appears. Each 
DELO Si ht Minter eet eae hee eee I CL ROT $0.50 
3 HORA Ee ag oe err eee heey eae eee .60 ; i 
Bito Softee Nee ats Ses os Ee aS Spiraea Douglasi 
S. reevesiana flore-pleno (Recves’ Double Spirea). 4 to 5 feet. The double 
white flowers are borne in clusters along the branches in May and the 
shrub resembles Spirea Van Houitei, except the flowers are double and 



the leaves cre longer and narrow. Foliage persistent in the fall. Let 
Each Each 
iSttor4sinta ee ees $0.50 Di tot Sate ae eee $0.60 Hillenmeyer 
S. thunbergi (Snow Garland). 22 to 3 feet. A graceful shrub with slen- 
der, arching branches and small, narrow, light green leaves change to Help You 
shades of orange in fall. White, ‘minute flowers appearing in great pro- 
fusion in early spring. Fine for low foun ie planting. Each Plan 
Each 18. TOMZATIAG SE. ta ctereecenenets $0.60 
PSxtOw Sakis ns cue cue enone eee $0.50 2 tosSatt: pa See ce sore we 5 
S. trichocarpa (Korean Spirea). 4 to 6 feet. A rather new Spirea which re- 
sembles the well known S. Van Houttei, except that it is coarse in every 
way. The biooms are borne on recurved branches about two or three 
weeks later. Each 3to: 4st tee ees $0.60 
2AOTO! Fist Shee aa eee aoe $0.50 Atop: Mit Accs shevatear sd tysce neo aif 
S. Van Houttei (Bridal Bower; Bridal Wreath). 4 to 6 feet. This shrub 
should need no description as it is planted and known all over America. 
The rather slender arching branches are literally covered with clusters of 
small white flowers in early spring. Good foliage and form, but should 
be planted where it does not have to be cut back too severely. Can be 
used as specimen, in masses, or for a graceful hedge. Have a wonderful 

stock of plants. For hedges or quantity lots.ask for prices. Each 
; 4 Each SIRO MN ENE RLS Sec Gi Sod seaey wok 0.50 
Rhus Cotinus—Purple Fringe DEO tt Seer Ce $0.40 Alton cite: Sacer ne : 20 
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