. Spring catalogue : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. TREE LILAC (Syringa Japonica) A species from Japan, differing from all other lilacs in that it makes quite a large tree, 20 to 30 feet high, instead of growing in bush form as all other lilacs do. The foliage is large, very dark green, glossy and leathery. Flowers white, in immense clusters, 18 to 20 inches long, that stand erect above the foliage on stout stems. Perfectly hardy eve
. Spring catalogue : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Missouri Saint Louis Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. TREE LILAC (Syringa Japonica) A species from Japan, differing from all other lilacs in that it makes quite a large tree, 20 to 30 feet high, instead of growing in bush form as all other lilacs do. The foliage is large, very dark green, glossy and leathery. Flowers white, in immense clusters, 18 to 20 inches long, that stand erect above the foliage on stout stems. Perfectly hardy everywhere. It flowers about a month later than the common sorts, and when crowned with its huge masses of bloom it is a striking and magnificent object. Each, 75c. LILAC, PERSIAN (Purple)— Of more slender growth and finer foliage than the common lilac. Flowers purple, in immense-sized spikes. Each, 35c. LILAC, PERSIAN (White)—Slender growth, fine, beautiful, white flowers. Each, 35c. PURPLE=LEAVED PLUM (Prunus Pisardi) Foliage, fruit and shoots of bright purplish red retaining its color during the heat of summer. En- tirely hardy; 4 to 5-foot trees. Each, 35c and 50c. TAMARIX INDICA A tall-growing shrub, with beautiful lacelike light green foliage and pretty, light pink flowers. 1st size, 30 to 36 inches, each, 35c; 2d size, 18 to 24 inches, each, 25c. Spirea, Van Houtte SPIREAS Beautiful shrubs of the easiest culture; very desirable for shrubberies or the flower garden. BUMAIDA—A very handsome Japanese species, of dwarf, compact habit, that is covered during midsummer and autumn with a mass of lovely bright rose-colored flowers (see cut, page 91). Each, 35c. PRUNIFOLIA {Bridal Wreath)— Flowers pure white, borne in profusion entire length of branches, perfectly double, like little daisies. 1st size, 24 to 30 inches, each, 35c; 2d size, 18 to 20 inches, each, 25c. VAN HOUTTE—A beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season. "When in flower it is a complete fountain o
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