Che Gream of the Hybrid Lilacs 
The following are the “cream” of the cream of Lilacs. They stand out above other varieties be- 
cause of their enormous trusses and exquisite colors. as well as their fragrance. No more need be 
said than “these are the best to date.” Although our collection of French Lilacs comprises only a 
limited number of varieties, the purpose of this list is to bring to your attention the very newest and 
most interesting developments. 
The plants offered are healthy and vigorous, about 1% to 3 feet tall, depending on the habit of 
the variety. 
Alice Eastwood (New) Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
The buds are claret-purple, when open are handsome double Cylamen- 
purple. Clusters are beautifully formed and slender, almost “‘spike- 
like’ and are particularly handsome when used as cut flowers. A unique 
and extra fine variety. 
Ami Schott Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
Magnificent double deep cobalt-blue flowers with paler reverse. The 
panicles are dense and broad. This is a superb novelty. 
Capitaine Perrault Each $3.50, Three $9.75, Doz. $35.00 
Immense spikes of large, full, double flowers of a superb rosy mauve, 
buds of the same color. A magnificent late flowering variety. 
Firmament (New) Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
Immense panicles of large formal flowers of a beautiful shade of sky- 
blue, truly a gem among blue varieties. We consider this Lemoine’s best 
single light blue to date. It is exceptionally fine in every way. 
General Sheridan Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
This is an exceptional double white Lilac with extremely large trusses 
composed of many small florets. Its blooming period tends to be later 
than most of the other French Lilacs which makes it an ideal variety 
for combined plantings. 
Henri Martin Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
One of the top ranking Lilacs, a Lemoine introduction in 1912. We 
consider it excellent and so do the expérts. Massive clusters of double 
pinkish lilac blooms which stand well above the foilage. Makes a beau- 
tiful show in spring. 
Marechal Lannes Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
This variety is a good grower and free bloomer. Its massive clusters 
of double flowers are a lovely shade of bluish violet while the buds 
are brilliant carmine-rose. The contrast is spectacularly beautiful. In- 
troduced by Lemoine in 1910; it is still a top rank variety. 
Miss Ellen Willmott Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
Extremely floriferous, immense double flowers of purest alabaster-white. 
Large branched panicle, round flowers, 
Mrs. W. E. Marshall Each $4.00, Three $11.00, Doz. $40.00 
Introduced by Havemeyer in 1924 and has been a favorite ever since. 
It is considered one of the finest single, dark purple Lilacs. Fine clus- 
ters of flowers which are borne well above the foliage. 
Paul Thirion Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
This is a middle season bloomer. Though the trusses are very small 
they bloom very heavily. The buds are a rich dark color that open to a 
bright crimson. 
Vestale Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
Immense trusses in great abundance of purest white. Single. 
Choice Hybrid Lilac Species 
THE DAPHNE LILAC 
Microphylla Superba Each $3.00. Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
A remarkably lovely shrub, deliciously fragrant, introduced from China. 
Graceful, slender stems; mahogany-red buds opening to soft pink, 
panicles of small individual florets. The flowers produce a two-tone 
effect that is most unusual and novel. The main truss is on top of 
each stem and smaller trusses are set down the branches, so that the 
entire plant forms one iarge bouquet. The foliage is very decorative, 
about one inch long and three-fourths inch wide. Blooms again in 
the fall. Of neat habit, seldom growing over 5 feet tall. A choice 
plant. 
THE PINK PEARL LILAC 
Sweginflexa Each $3.50, Three $9.75, Doz. $35.00 
A handsome Hybrid species of neat clean growth, makes a fine 
looking shrub about 6 to 7 feet tall when fully grown. At the end 
of May when the French Hybrid Lilacs have finished blooming, Swe- 
ginflexa produces a profusion of long, graceful flower panicles of 
perfect form. The flowers are long tubed, reflexing at the tip, de- 
lightfully fragrant and a soft coral-pink or empire-rose. The pearly 
effect of its color is responsible for the common name, “Pink Pearl 
Lilac.” Blooming after other Lilacs have finished, this is a lovely 
and valuable plant which helps to continue the procession of bloom 
in the garden. Hardy anywhere, an unusual plant, we send plants 
about 2 feet tall which will bloom first year after planting. 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LILACS 
It is very important you plant Lilacs deeply. See to it that they are 
planted at last 2 or 3 inches deeper in your garden than they were grown 
in the nursery. Further, do not expect Lilacs to bloom correctly with full 
size flowers until not fess than 2 years after planting. Lilacs require 
time to re-establish themselves and develop flower buds of the proper 
size and color. They respond rapidly to heavy feeding and are lovers 
of alkaline soils; use lime freely. 
KERRIA 
Japonica flora-plena Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Double Kerria is sometimes called the Globe Flower because the choice 
double golden flowers have a ball-like shape not unlike the button 
Chrysanthemums. The plant grows vigorously and attains a maximum 
height of 4 to 5 feet. It is bushy in habit with many bright green 
stems, attractive al! winter. Give it a sunny location in front of the 
border and its golden yellow blooms all summer will be a pleasure. 
The flowers last well in water and are excellent for cutting. 
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LABURNUM - Golden Chain 
Vossi Each $5.00, Three $14.00, Doz. $50.00 
Long-clustered Golden Chain. Small ornamental tree with green bark 
and foliage like exaggerated Clover leaves. Flowers are pure golden 
yellow and formed exactly like those of Wisteria. The hanging clusters 
are 18 to 20 inches long and are borne very profusely in late spring. 
Very beautiful. Usually bloom the first year after planting. 
MAHONIA 
Aquifolium Each $2.25, Three $6.25, Doz. $22.50 
This is more popularly known as the Oregon Holly-Grape. It has shiny, 
large, spiny, metallic looking leaves which turn a bronzy red in 
outumn. Jn spring the clusters of yellow flowers are very attractive. 
These flowers are followed by blue fruit in June and July. We consider 
it one of the most attractive evergreens of easy cultivation. Does 
perfectly in north exposure in plantings of evergreens. Ultimate height 
about 2'4 to 3 feet, depending on location where grown. Does not 
mind shade and has very ornamental foliage for cutting. 
PACHISTIMA 
Canbyi Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50, 100 $60.00 
This small Holly-leaved prostrate little evergreen shrub spreads about 
18 inches. Several planted together make a perfectly charming ground 
cover. It grows equally well in sun or shade and is hardy anywhere. Be- 
cause of its ease of culture and fine habit without any care, it is rapidly 
becoming first choice as a cover for graves as well as in small shady 
places in the garden. As a ground cover, plants should be spaced 6 
inches apart. 
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