Zilke’s Ornamental and Flowering Shrubs 
FRENCH HYBRID LILACS 
Perfected flower types in size, form, freedom and color. These hybrids give 
a vast amount of fragrant spring bloom in compact panicles and varied shades. 
The growth is comparatively short and stocky, easily trained into round-headed ¥ 
small tree formation. 
ZILKE’S HYBRID LILACS ARE GRAFTED BY EXPERTS AND WILL NOT 
SUCKER, DO NOT CONFUSE OUR STOCK WITH ORDINARY PLANTS. | 
Has immense panicles which: | 
Considered one of. the best varieties. 
PRESIDENT GREVY—A clear, soft, delicate blue. 
are extremely double and symmetrical. 
15 to 18 inch plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
LUDWIG SPAETH—One of the very best lilacs grown. Long spikes of bloom Leg 
Color an intense purple-red, lasting a long | 
2 yr. 15 to 18 inch plants, 75c¢ each; | 
held erect, and above the foliage. 
time. Bush large, and a profuse bloomer. 
3 for $2.00. 
CHAS. X—One of the older varieties, but one of the best. In great demand be- | 
Violet-red in color, and unsurpassed for 
eut flowers. 2 yr. 15 to 18 inch plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
& H. BERRYER—Very good double lilac, rare variety. 2 yr. 15 to 18 inch 
eause of its profuse blooming qualities. 
plants, 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00. 
MAURICE BARRES—Heavy bearer of beautiful blue single flowers. 
te 18 inch planta, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
MME. LEMOINE — A _ very 
large double rich creamy white. 
2 yr. 15 to 18 inch plants, 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
LEON GAMBETTA — Rich 
double pink. 2 yr. 15 to 18 inch 
plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
RUHM VON HORSTENSTEIN 
—Beautiful red, single flowers. 
2 yr. 16 to 18 inch plants, 70c 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
MOCK ORANGE (Virginal)— 
Blooms throughout. the season. 
This wonderful Mock Orange is 
without question one of the 
most wonderful of the shrubs. 
Single flowers on one-year wood; double flowers on two- 
year wood. Grows 6 to 8 feet in height and is a valu- 
able addition to any shrub group. Blooms with single 
flowers on new growth all summer. Heavy 12 to 18 inch 
blooming size plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
MOCK ORANGE (Bouquet Blanc)—Ever blooming. 
Grows 8 to 10 ft. high and produces clusters of fragrant 
Mock Orange 
(Bouquet. Blanc) 
double flowers in June and later, also intermittently un- 
til fall. Plant 5 feet apart; ordinary soil; ordinary mois- 
ture; sun or partial shade. Prices: Heavy 18 to 24 inch 
plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
TRUE BLUE HYDRANGEA—You must have at least 
two of these lovely colored Hydrangeas! Plant them two 
feet apart. They grow about two feet tall. Increase in 
beauty each year. Blooms pink on the new wood, blue 
on the old wood. Sometimes old wood freezes back in 
winter but roots are hardy and throw up new growth 
in spring. Light mulching helps in colder climates. Likes 
sun or semi-shade. Prefers acid soil. Field grown plants, 
$1.25 each; 2 for $2.00. 
Lae Rup 
Hydrangea P. G. 
HYDRANGEA P. G.—Flowers in August and Septem- 
ber with huge panicles, sometimes a foot long. Blooms 
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Zit? French Hybrid Lilac 
are first a delicate pink, turning to bronze in early au- 
tumn. Fine winter decoration if flowers are allowed to 
dry on bush. 2 yr., 12 to 18 in., blooming grade, 65c 
each; 3 for $1.75. 
PERSIAN LILAC—The sure blooming lilac. Grows 6 to 
8 ft. These new “sure bloomers” are like Grandmother 
grew—except these will bloom the first year after plant- 
ing. No need to wait 3 or 4 years for your lilacs to bloom. 
These are hardy as all lilacs, graceful, don’t sucker, ex- 
tremely fragrant. Reddish purple flowers during April 
mega? Heavy 12 to 18 inch plants, 65c each; 3 for 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW—Not the wild pussy willow 
but a cultivated variety that has made a sensation wher- 
ever it has been shown. Branches of this variety have 
been selling at retail during the winter months in cities 
at from $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen. You can grow them on 
your lawn. Enjoy these dainty silvery flowers every 
winter. A beautiful round shrub in summer. Wherever 
you have room for a Lilac or Snowball, you have room 
for a Pussy Willow. Use them for tall screens or back- 
grounds. Cut the ends of the branches in January or 
February. Place them indoors in a vase of water. Watch 
them unfold their large catkins of silvery pink, from 1 
to 2 ins. long. They will repay you many times their 
cost in pleasure. Heavy 18 to 24 inch plants, 60c each; 
3 for $1.50. 
FLOWERING ALMOND — Earliest spring-flowering 
shrub, in full bloom before the leaves appear. Beautifui 
pearly pink, double blooms snuggle tight to the twigs, 
completely covering the bush. Medium height, reaching 
about 4 feet. 2 yr. 12 to 18 inch blooming size plants, 65¢ 
each; 3 for $1.80. 
DOGWOOD OR CORNUS 
FOR BEAUTIFUL BARK 
The Dogwoods are valuable for their foliage in sum- 
mer, brilliancy of fruits in fall, and highly colored 
barks in winter. All varieties do well in sun or shade, 
and afford excellent contrast in shrub groups, while 
the berries attract birds in fall and winter. 
GOLDEN-BRANCHED—+6 ft. A broad bush with 
bright yellow bark. Strikingly conspicuous when 
combined with the red barked varieties. Small white 
flowers; white berries. Very attractive. Prices: 
Heavy 24 to 36 inch plants, 80c each; 3 for $2.10. 
RED-BRANCHED—8 ft. Bright coral-red bark. Yel- 
lowish white flowers in spring and a profusion of 
bluish white berries in the fall. Prices: Heavy 24 to 
36 inch plants, 80c each; 3 for $2.10. : 
