Blue 
Hyacinth 
Kate Sessions 
NEW FRAGRANT LILACS 
Eastwood 
Plant Now for Spring Gowers - 
Early in 1943 we had the pleasure of presenting the three new lilacs pictured above. They proved so popular thai 
we repeat our recommendation of these three introductions developed by W. B. Clarke. Mr. Clarke has long been 
a noted hybridizer of spring flowering trees and shrubs. 
When he became interested in lilacs he vowed never to 
release a new kind unless it was either distinctive or better than all known varieties. To properly assess the value 
of his hybrids, Mr. Clarke toured Europe in 1938, securing plants of outstanding varieties for addition to his already 
extensive collection. From hundreds of crosses, Mr. Clarke produced the three new lilacs described below. All 
sizes priced here are capable of flower-production the first spring following planting. Bare root plants for December 
to April Ist planting: Each, 3-4 ft. $3.50, 2-3 ft. $3.00, 142-2 ft. $2.50. 
April to December planting: 50c higher for each size. 
sk ALICE EASTWOOD 
Named for our famed California bot- 
anist. Flowers of Alice Eastwood are 
double, borne on long ‘'streamlined”’ 
spikes carried well above the foliage. 
Dark, claret - purple flower buds 
change to bluish purple and finally 
to pink. Beautifully formed clusters 
are four-sided, frequently paired, are 
not crowded as in so many doubles. 
Flower spikes are prominently dis- 
played well above the foliage. Vigor- 
ous plants are delightfully productive 
of fragrant flowers and bloom in 
mid-season. 
sr BLUE HYACINTH 
Your first glance at this unusual lilac 
suggests the name selected by Mr. 
Clarke. The remarkably long corolla 
tubes and lobes rival the flowers of 
well-grown hyacinths. The lobes (or 
petals), straightened out, measure up 
to 1% inches across. Light mauve 
buds open to blue flowers with de- 
licious fragrance. Curiously, Blue 
Hyacinth is a chance seedling with 
no record of its parentage, a product 
of a rare whim of nature. Early, pro- 
ductive. 
Plants established in 5-gallon containers for 
sr KATE SESSIONS 
Named for the memory of California's 
famous nursery-woman, this lilac may 
rank with San Diego's Balboa Park as 
a living tribute to her industry and 
genius. Single flowers are medium 
purple in the bud opening mauve 
purple, finally blue. Clusters are 
large in both length and width and 
individual flowers are enormous, of- 
ten 1% ins. across. Very early, this 
lilac will be the first to bloom in your 
garden. Very productive beginning 
with young plants. Growth is be- 
tween moderate and vigorous. 
ALL THREE ARE EXCLUSIVE WITH US IN THE ELEVEN WESTERN STATES 
LOWUG NURSERY. CO. 
(Other Lilacs Described on Page 35) 
Established 1865 
GEORGE C. ROEDING, Jr., President 
Main Office and Growing Grounds: 
Branch Yards: MENLO PARK, Allied Arts Guild — WALNUT CREEK, Art and Garden Center 
- SACRAMENTO 
2230 Stockton Boulevard 
MODESTO 
Old Ceres Highway across Bridge 
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