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WE. SPECIALIZE IN 
LILAC, OLD-FASHIONED 
(Vulgaris) 
Still greatly loved and widely planted for its 
masses of exquisite light purple, fragrant flowers. 
Very hardy and dependable. Splendid for mass 
LILACS 
and develops handsome hedges. 
SPRINGTIME 
BEAUTY and 
FRAGRANCE! 

LILAC ROTHOMAGENSIS 
(Finest Hedge Lilac) 
The lovely rose-colored Persian Lilac, and the finest of the 
Persian type. Strong arching branches are profuse with clustered 
flowers of deep rich rose. Excellent Lilac for foundation planting, 
8-10 ft. at maturity. 
plantings and borders. 8-12 ft. at maturity. Each 2 6 12 
Each 2 6 12 12-]8 in., Transplants...........$0.32 $0.60 $1.60 $3.00 
2-3 ft... Select ........ $0.40 $0.70 $1.80 $3.12 2-3 ft.. Select................... 45 80 2.22 4.20 
‘FRENCH LILACS *2asrcne 
CHARLES JOLY. Very striking, dark purple- 
red, blooms large and double. Finest of all double 
red Lilacs. 
Prices on Charles Joly: 
Each 2 6 
$1.00 $1.85 $4.80 
3-4 ft., Select 

“CHARM” 
French Lilac Special 
2 BELLE DE NANCY Strong 
2 CHARLES X Select 
1 MADAME LEMOINE 18-24 in. 
1 PRESIDENT GREVY Transplants 
These 6 LOVELY LILACS. (Regular price, $2.75.) 
BARGAIN.................--- D210 

De Luxe Hybrids that are taking the country by storm! 
Their blooms are enormous in size, full, often double, of 
exquisite colors and so fragrant. The grand part is that 
they usually bloom the first year after planting. Order 
early as they go fast, use them either as specimens, or in 
a border or hedge. 6-10 ft. at maturity. 
BELLE DE NANCY. 
large, double. 
CHARLES X. Extra large, handsome flowers of reddish- 
violet, ideal for cutting; profuse bloomer. In great de- 
mand. 
MICHAEL BUCHNER. Very large clusters of double 
florets, buds deep pinkish lilac opening to light Wisteria 
violet. 
MADAME LEMOINE. Beautiful, immense flowers, very 
double, and of pure snow-white. 
PRESIDENT GREVY. Huge flowers, very double and 
shapely, color clear, soft, delicate blue. The finest blue. 
Most beautiful pink Lilac; very 
Prices on the Above 5 French Lilacs: 
Each 2 6 12 
« Select 
ft $0.60 $1.10 $2.89 $5.40 
ft., Select 
2-3 
3-4 1.50 3.95 7.20 

Lovely DWARF FLOWERING TREES 
FOR LAWN SPECIMENS—CLUMPS—BACKGROUNDS 

BECHTEL’S DOUBLE-FLOWERING CRAB. Like a grand big bou- 
quet on the lawn, during May and June, when it is crowded 
full of delicate pink, double flowers, looking for all the world 
like small roses; very fragrant. 15 ft. at maturity. A great 
favorite everywhere. (Pictured on page 52.) 
Each 2 5 
2-9 ft... Specimens... .. -ssneeee t+: .$0.80 $1.55 $3.00 
3-4 ft., Select Specimens................ 1.10 2.00 4.40 
ELEY’S CRAB. Extra large, handsome flowers of rose-pink soften- 
ing to white as they open; yellowish fruit in the fall. 20-25 ft. 
at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
4-5 ft., Select Specimens. ... .ss+.. $1.00 $1.73 $4.00 
HOPA CRAB. Very hardy, very beautiful Flowering Crab. Long, 
graceful, reddish branches are heavily covered with delightful 
rose-pink flowers in spring; foliage flushed maroon. Fall brings 
attractive crimson fruits that make good jelly. 12-15 ft. at maturity. 
(See color photo on page 52.) 
Each 2 5 
3-4 ft., Select Specimens ............... $0.73 $1.40 $3.00 
RED SILVER CRAB. A red and silver symphony—rich red in 
flower, leaf, bark and fruit. The foliage, somewhat cut-leaf, is 
conspicuously veined with silver. Large, handsome, semi-double 
flowers, richly fragrant. 12-15 ft. at maturity. (Color picture 
on page 52 
Each 2 Ss 
3-4 ft., Select Specimens................ $0.80 $1.55 $3.00 
Brilliant Russian species, with bronze-red, shiny 
Vv RAB. 
REDVEIN C 15-20 ‘ft. at 
leaves, reddish twigs, large red flowers and fruit. 
maturity. 
Each 
2 5 
4-5 ft., Select Specimens...............- $1.00 $1.75 $4.00 
SCHEIDECKER CRAB. 
ink, buds red. Sweet fragrance. 
ft. at maturity. 
Charming semi-double blossoms of soft 
Elegant specimen Crab. 12-15 
Each 2 5 
4-5 ft., Select Specimens............... $1.00 $1.75 $4.00 
FLOWERING-CRAB 
CLUMP 
6 BEAUTIES—One each of the Six Popular Varie- 
ties Described Above. Handsome group or back- 
ground planting. 3 fo 5 Ff. SPECIMENS. (Reg- 
ular price, $5.65.) ee. 
FERRIS’ BARGAIN.......... $4.44 
Printed by Alco-Gravure Div., Publication Corp., Chicago 
MAY DAY TREE. Early Spring's Beauty Queen. Handsome, clus- 
tered, snow-white flowers, very fragrant, in great profusion dur- 
ing April and May. Later small edible fruits make good jelly 
and also are very attractive to birds. Rapid grower and extremely 
hardy. May be trimmed for lawn shade tree or left in bush form. 
Eac 
3-4) .ft.;. Specimens £0.60 oe ee eer $1.10 $2.00 $4.40 
PAUL'S DOUBLE SCARLET THORN (Crataegus). Often called 
“Tree of Fire’’ for in May and June it is loaded with fiery scar- 
let blooms. Rich, glossy green foliage turn to brilliant red and 
orange in the fall. Scarlet fruits in the winter. Showy. 12-15 it. 
at maturity. (Color photo on page 52.) 
Each 2 5 
4-5 ft., Select Specimens................ $1.35 $2.50 $5.25 
“PINK MIRACLE’’ DOUBLE FLOWERING PLUM (Blirieana). Dou- 
ble, rose-like flowers of apple-blossom-pink in early spring; strik- 
ing maroon-red foliage. 6-10 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 5 
4-5 ft., Select Specimens................ $1.00 $1.75 $4.00 
PURPLE LEAF PLUM. Bowing purple-maroon foliage all season. 
Rich contrast for the green border. Grows 6-10 ft. at- maturity, 
though may be kept trimmed as low as desired. 
ach 2 5s 
2-3 ft.,, Select, Sic. setts sien ac deeutonreee $0.55 $1.00 $2.28 
ROSE TREE OF CHINA (Triloba). A superb bouquet for your 
lawn. Early in the spring before the leaves appear, it is entirely 
covered with exquisite, pink, double flowers. Very choice; hardy. 
4-6 ft. at maturity. 
Each 2 s 
2-3 ft., Select aetna t Aenean eats $0.55 $1.00 $2.25 
3-4 ft., Select Specimens................ -78 1.40 3.00 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. Charming, silvery gray foliage lends pleasing 
contrast in any landscape group. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers 
in June followed by ornamental fruit. Popular for specimen plant- 
ing or to accent shrubbery groups. Fine for screens. 10-15 ft. 
at maturity. 
Each 2 8 
B-S \ft.,) Selects. s foccicusnteye's ates lene ee $0.50 $0.90 $2.00 
“Super-Eight” Flowering Tree 
COLLECTION 
1 May Day Tree, 3-4 ft. 1 Rose Tree of China, 3-4 ft. 
1 Pink Miracle Plum, 4-5 ft. 1 Purple Leaf Plum, 2-3 ft. 
1 Paul's Scarlet Thorn, 4-5 ft. 1 Bechtel’s Crab, 3-4 ft. 
1 Russian Olive, 4-5 ft. 1 Eley’s Crab, 4-5 ft. 
These EIGHT Choice Specimens will develop a mar- 
velous clump or screen. (Regular price, $7.35.) 
BARGAIN PRICE. ...0.00000+0+-POeLe 
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We Have the 
LARGEST, 
FINEST 
Stock of 
FRENCH LILACS 
This Year 
Ever Offered 

