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*Buffon. Single, mauve-pink. ‘ 
*Charles Tenth. Single, reddish violet. 
Congo. Single, reddish purple. 
*Descartes. Single, clear pink. 
Ellen Willmott. Double, creamy white. 
Michel Buchner. Double, pinkish lilac. 
*Mme. Lemoine. Double, pure white. 
*President Grevy. Double, delicate blue. 
*Vauban. Semi-double. Lilac-pink. 
*Mme. F. Morel. Large, singie, reddish purple. 
President Fallieres. Double, bright clear pink. 
Syringa- Grench 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. 
*Adelaide Dunbar. Semi-double maroon to violet-red. 
Alphonse Lavallee. Double, light purple. 
De Miribel. Single, dark, bluish violet. Slow growing and rather dwarf. 
*Katherine Havemeyer. Very double, beautiful mauve-pink. 
*Ludwig Spaeth. Single, large, deep rich purple-red. 
All French Lilacs: 
Each 
2, to 3 site eee $1.25 
Sto; 4. Ft ae ee ota 1.50 
4$to S\fts Goss oe eis 2.00 
William Robinson. Double. Deep red in bud, expanding to light crimson. 
* These varieties are the only ones available in 4 to 5 ft. 

Tamarix 
Graceful shrubs with few branches, 
feathery foliage and showy flowers. Will 
grow in very dry soil. 
TAMARIX pentandra (Five-Stamen Tam- 
arix). 6 to 8 ft. Beautiful blue-gray 
foliage, pink flowers in panicles during 
June and scattered throughout the 
summer. 
T. africana (African Tamarix). 7 to 10 ft. 
The lavender flowers are borne along 
the branches in spring before the leaves. 
Strong grower and excellent for a back- 
ground. 
Prices of both varieties: Each 
ZEtOES Fhe eee eee a ee $0.60 
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440) 5 Pea ee ose omens 1.00 
Viburnum 
(The Snowballs) 
Viburnum carlesi (Korean Spice Vibur- 
num). 3 to 4 ft. A notable distinct 
shrub with rounded, leathery foliage 
and waxy pink flowers. Their very de- 
lightfully fragrant blossoms unfold with 
the leaves in spring. It is a real aristo- 
crat .and should be in every garden 
where quality is appreciated. Each 
Ziti sft: SBEBae ie eens Sen $2.50 
SiO. 4 ite, BOB ca eee, acne 3.00 
V. burkwoodi. See page 8. 
V. dilatatum (Linden Viburnum). 6 to 8 
For ft. A very decorative Chinese variety 
with large clusters of white flowers fol- 
lowed by persistent red fruit. 
Extra Large V. lantana (Wayfaring Tree). 8 to 10 ft. 
A vigorous shrub with soft, heavy 
leaves and large clusters of white flow- 
ers in May. Red berries turn black as 
they ripen. 


18 to 24 in. 
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W eigela, 
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Weigela 
Hardy, free flowering shrubs, 
4 to 6 feet, of spreading habit 
with bell- or trumpet-shaped 
flowers. Thrive in moist soil, 
and will grow in partial shade. 
WEIGELA candida (Snow Weigela). The best white. 
W. desboisi (Desbois Weigela). Rose-pink; free 
bloomer. 
W. floribunda. Best red. Superior to Eva Rathke. 
W. florida. Delicate pink. 
All Weigelas: Each 
250 SEE ae ee te re i ee $0.60 
3 O14 Fant Sots Sema s Mareen s ee ee .75 
Vitex 
VITEX latifolia (Chaste Tree). A ‘beautiful late 
blooming shrub with lilac-blue spikes similar to 
Butterfly Bush. Graceful, showy, and should be 
planted more. Each 
2 TOS itis de warenciel cancer S comer cee tee cc ee ee ee $0.60 
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FTO S AES bere otoeeton cited siarhee ereromts Gta ce roe 1.00 
V. opulus (European Cranberry Bush). 8 
to 10 ft. Its bright berries attract birds 
in midsummer, and its color effect in 
the fall is brilliant. White flowers in May. 
V. opulus roseum (Common Snowball). 8 
to 10 ft. The old-fashioned variety, 
well known to all. In May the balls of 
pure white flowers cover the bush. 
V. prunifolium (Black Haw Viburnum). 10 
to 12 ft. A large, bushy shrub or small 
tree with horizontal, twiggy branches 
and dark green leaves which color 
brilliantly in the fall. White flowers 
borne in flat clusters followed by 
smooth, glaucous bluish black fruit. A 
valuable variety. 
V. rhytidophyllum. See page 8. 
V. sieboldi (Siebold Viburnum). 8 to 10 
ft. A vigorous, hardy shrub with stout, 
spreading branches. Large, dark green, 
shiny leaves. White blossoms followed 
by pink berries which change to bluish 
black. 
Vv. tomentosum sterile (Japanese Snow- 
ball). 6 to 8 ft. The pure white flowers 
are borne among the clean, pleated, 
healthy foliage, making’ it one of the 
showiest and most beautiful. Fine for 
specimen or mass planting. 
V. trilobum (American Cranberry Bush). 
10 to 12 ft. A desirable variety grown 
primarily for its large, red, conspicuous 
fruit, persistent throughout the fall. 
V. wrighti (Wright’s Viburnum). 6 to 8 
ft. An excellent, upright shrub with 
rounded, serrated leaves. Blossoms are 
white in spring followed by compact 
clusters of brilliant red fruit. 
All Viburnums except as noted: Each 
2..t03 ft..c cae Baste $0.7 
3'to 4. ff. 23: Sana eee 1.00 
4 to 5 (ft. sites cn Gee ee 1.50 
NEW 
WEIGELA, BRISTOL RUBY. (Plant Patent No. 492.) 6 to 7 ft. This new 
and outstanding Weigela is hardier and more vigorous than any red 
Weigela to date. Makes a shapely, thirtfy plant with attractive rich 
green foliage. Blossoms a soft ruby-red shading to garnet-crimson. 
3 to 4 ft. 

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