FRENCH LILACS 
Gorgeous budded French Lilacs, successfully and easily 
grown. Varieties listed are the best flowering types. 
Large 2-3 ft. size, $1.15 each, 3 for $3.00 
DESFONTAINES—Flowers large, double, violet-blue; in 
very large open clusters. A conspicuous variety of ex- 
cellent growth characteristics and a good clear color. 
EMILE LEMOINE—Double well-formed flowers of me- 
dium size in large open clusters. As near an approach to 
pure pink as is usually found in Lilacs. 
HUGO KOSTER—Single, bluish-violet to light reddish- 
purple, flowers and clusters both very large. One of the 
best of the single Lilacs, distinct and attractive. 
LUDWIG SPAETH—Flowers single, large, in large well- 
filled clusters; very deep maroon-red. Very free-blooming, 
and of strong thrifty growth. A very popular variety and 
without question the best all-around single dark Lilac. 
MME. CASIMIR PERIER—Large double creamy white 
flowers in large well-filled clusters. A very satisfactory 
double white that may be depended upon to bloom 
freely each year. 
WALDECK ROSSEAU—Double flowers of medium size, 
in large, long, many-branched clusters; deep violet, 
darker within than without. A very pleasing variety. 

RED-LEAVED BARBERRY—A brilliantly colored shrub 
with its bronzy red leaves all season. Scarlet berries through- 
out the winter. Likes plenty of sunlight. 
RHODOTYPOS (White Kerria or Jetbead) (4-5 ft.)—An 
attractive rounded shrub. Yellowish green foliage with 
distinct corrugations. Large, single white flowers in late 
May followed by black berries which remain through the 
fall. Does well in shade or semi-shade. 
SNOWBALL (Viburnum Opulus Sterilis) (6-8 ft.)— 
Globular clusters of white flowers around Decoration Day, 
followed by large clusters of brilliant red berries. 18-24 in., 
50c each. 




Flowering Quince Weigela Eva Rathke 
SNOWBERRY (Symphorocarpos R.) (4 ft.)—A_ well- 
known shrub with.small pink flowers in June, followed with 
clusters of waxen white berries which remain during winter. 
Is recommended for shady spots. 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER (18-24 in.)—A crimson 
flowered dwarf variety. Makes low compact bush never 
getting higher than two feet. Covered with blossoms all 
summer. Hardy and adapted to wide range of soil. 
SPIREA THUNBERGI (3-4 ft.)—A graceful shrub with 
bright green fine feathery foliage which turns orange-scarlet 
in the fall. Blooms in late April with abundant white flowers 
that almost cover the branches. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath) (4-6 ft.)—Most 
popular flowering shrub. Suitable for hedge or specimen 
planting. White flowers in clusters during May and June. 
2-3 ft., 25c each, 10 for $2.00, 100 for $15.00. 
WEIGELA BRISTOL RUBY (Plant Patent No. 492) (4-5 
ft..—As compared with Eva Rathke, Bristol Ruby is 
hardier, and more vigorous, and makes a thrifty, shapely 
plant. Color in effect is a soft ruby-red, shading to garnet- 
crimson, without a harsh tone. Blossoms; somewhat larger 
than Eva Rathke, are distributed evenly throughout the 
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French Lilacs 
plant with remarkable profusion through June 
and well into July, and continuing sporadically 
throughout the season. 2-3 ft., $1.25 each. 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE (3-5 ft.)—Deep 
scarlet blossoms in June and intermittently all 
summer. Very distinctive and attractive. 
Trumpet shaped flower. 
WEIGELA ROSEA (5-6 ft.)—One of the choic- 
est of all shrubs. Tall grower with deep pink 
flowers in profusion in June and throughout 
the summer. 
WHITE FRINGE (Chionanthus) (8-10 ft.)— 
One of the showiest of all shrubs. Grows to 
small tree height, with large shiny leaves of 
deep green. Graceful and drooping, it bears 
clouds of lacy white blooms. Branches start 
close to the ground and it may be grown as a 
shrub or trimmed up and grown as a dwarf tree. 

Blue Hydrangea 
