cai, yLLLAG SPECIES 
S. REFLEXA (Nodding Lilac) (1901) 
From the mountains of western Hupeh, Central China, comes this 
discovery of E. H. Wilson, one of the greatest plant explorers of all 
time. Famous for its graceful, wisteria-like, drooping flower panicles, 
its rich clear pink florets and contrasting brilliant coral red buds. 
Extremely hardy; growth habit upright, sturdy. Comes into bloom 
very late. Awarded a medal by the Royal Horticultural Society. 
Widely used in crosses producing many Late Hybrids. A real 
novelty. (Illus. above) 
All of our lilacs are grown on their own roots 
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