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 ormation. 
ZiILKE’S HYBRID LILACS ARE GRAFTED BY EXPERTS AND WILL NOT 
SUCKER. DO NOT CONFUSE OUR STOCK WITH ORDINARY PLANTS. 
PRESIDENT GREVY—A clear, soft, delicate blue. Has immense panicles which 
are extremely double and symmetrical. Considered one of the best varieties. 
Heavy 3 yr. plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70. 
CHAS. JOLY—One of the best double purple-red Lilacs. Blooms are large 
and held erect well above the foliage, creating a very striking effect. 
3 yr. plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70. 
MME. LEMOINE—A very large double rich creamy white. Heavy 3 yr. plants, 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.70. 
MOCK ORANGE (Virginal)—Blooms throughout the season. 
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 valuable addition to any shrub group. Blooms 
Heavy | 
This wonderful : 
with single flowers on new growth all summer. 
12 to 18 inch, 45¢ each; 3 for 
$1.20, transplanted 18 to 24 
inch, 65c each; 3 for $1.80; 
transplanted 24 to 36 inch $1.10, 
3 for $2.95. 
MOCK ORANGE (Bouquet 
Blanc)—Ever blooming. Grows 
8 to 10 ft. high and produces 
clusters of fragrant double 
flowers in June and later, also 
intermittently until fall. Plant 
5 feet apart; ordinary soil; 
ordinary moisture, sun, or par- 
tial shade. Prices: Transplanted 
18 to 24 inch plants, 70c each; 
3 for $1.95; heavy transplanted 
24 to 36 inch, $1.00 each; 3 
for $2.75. 
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, 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. These are not little potted plants. 
HYDRANGEA P. G.—Flowers in August and Septem- 
ber with huge panicles, sometimes a foot long. Blooms 
are first a delicate pink, turning to bronze in early au- 
tumn. Fine winter decoration if flowers are allowed to 
dry on bush. Transplanted 2 yr. 12 to 18 inch, 65c 
each; 3 for $1.80; 18 to 24 inch plants, 85c each; 3 
for $2.40; 2 to 3 ft. $1.15 each; 3 for $3.00. 
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 
Mock Orange 
(Bouquet Blanc) 
and May. Heavy 18 to 24 inch transplants, 70c each; 
3 for $1.95. 
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French Hybrid Lilac 
FRENCH PUSSY WILLOW—WNot 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. Good 18 to 24 inch plants, 50c each; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00; transplanted 2 to 3 ft., 70c 
each; 3 for $1.85; extra heavy well developed bushes, 
4 yr. old 4 to 5 ft., $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
FLOWERING ALMOND —Farliest spring-flowering 
shrub, in full bloom before the leaves appear. Beautiful 
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 plants, 70c each; 
3 for $1.95. 
EVERBLOOMING TAMARIX (Summer Glow)—A new 
variety, by far the best. The silvery blue feathery foli- 
age gives a charming lacy loveliness. Unsurpassed for 
screen or background. Grows 10 to 12 feet tall but 
can easily be pruned to a lower height. The attractive 
wine-red flowers are produced all summer. It is indeed 
one of the finest shrubs. Moreover it is so easy to 
grow. Thrives in sun or wet places, in good soil or 
poor. 12 to 18 inch plants, 70c each. 
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, 85c each; 18 to 24 inch 
size, 65c each; 3 for $1.80. 
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, 85c each; 18 to 24 inch size, 60c each; 
3 for $1.50. 
