LILACS 
NOVELTIES (continued) 
Sunset, DE 
A striking late double that is unusual in several re- 
spects. Buds are deep mauve carmine; the fully 
double flowers with numerous long “petals” are 
large, over an inch wide and ruddy purple. Comes 
nearer to a real ‘‘double red” than anything else we 
have ever seen. In our opinion surpasses Mrs. Edward 
Harding. Named for the magazine which has done 
so much for Pacific Coast horticulture. For sale only 
west of the Rockies and abroad. 
10 100 
rate rate 
GROUP | @ @ 
meee O Petr ty Cr cee secs 1.70 1.60 
See rtOGS. afte eso oe et ae. 1.30 1.20 
Dee 02 ft hk oe, 85 80 
PemtOeL a ftice coc: 65 .60 
OUR EARLIER ORIGINATIONS 
not patented 
Ten fine varieties originated by ourselves 
and now offered at wholesale for the first 
time, although they have been widely advertised 
at retail. All ten have remarkable vigor in addition 
to other excellent qualities. Anticipating a heavy de- 
mand we have propagated what we hope will be an 
adequate supply. Pacific Coast nurserymen should 
not fail to take advantage of this opportunity. 
These are for sale only west of the Rockies and out- 
side the U.S. A., unless otherwise noted. 
Alice Eastwood, BCDE . 
The flowers are double with coloring on the order 
of Katherine Havemeyer, dark claret purple buds 
changing to bluish purple as flowers expand, and 
finally becoming mauve pink (H. C. C. 30/3). The 
long, slim, elegant bud spikes are borne well above 
the foliage and are suggestive of purple “‘cat-tails.” 
The clusters are beautifully formed, usually regu- 
larly four-sided, and frequently come paired. They 
are well filled with flowers but not crowded which 
is such a serious fault with so many doubles. Bloom- 
ing time is about mid-season or slightly after. The 
plant is both vigorous and productive. Other inter- 
esting points are that the stamens are remarkably 
conspicuous, bracts show among the flowers, frag- 
grance is excellent and clusters ‘‘make up’ beauti- 
fully when cut. Named, of course, in honor of the 
beloved dean of California botanists. 
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