Dreer's garden book 1939 : 101 years of Dreer quality seeds plants bulbs . dreersgardenbook1939henr Year: 1939 Dreer's Choice HARDY SHRUBS Syringa—Li7ac (M) Lilacs are universal favorites and as much appreciated today as they were when the old-fashioned garden was grandmother's pride. The fragrance of their showy flower trusses is one of the most delicate and pleasing. The fact that the plants improve with age is a feature of greatest importance. In addition to the old-fashioned Purple and White, there are a number of splendid new hybrids which will give variety to the Lilac border. Syring
Dreer's garden book 1939 : 101 years of Dreer quality seeds plants bulbs . dreersgardenbook1939henr Year: 1939 Dreer's Choice HARDY SHRUBS Syringa—Li7ac (M) Lilacs are universal favorites and as much appreciated today as they were when the old-fashioned garden was grandmother's pride. The fragrance of their showy flower trusses is one of the most delicate and pleasing. The fact that the plants improve with age is a feature of greatest importance. In addition to the old-fashioned Purple and White, there are a number of splendid new hybrids which will give variety to the Lilac border. Syringa vulgaris Old-Fashioned Purple {Syringa vul- garis). (T) Lovely heavy trusses of lilac-purple. Size 3-4 ft., 7Sc each. Old-Fashioned White (5. vulgaris alba). (T) Fragrant white flowers borne profusely on vigorous plants. Size 3-4 ft., 75c each. French Lilacs Grown on Own Roots These French Lilacs are truly superb. They will bring to your spring garden a glorious display of most attractive fra- grant flowers in a number of exceptionally fine colors. The four varieties listed have proved of more than unusual value and are highly recommended. Congo. Lovely single flowers combining into showy large flower trusses present- ing a rich wine red color. Size 2-3 ft. Mme. C. Perier. This is the best double white Lilac of recent introduction. Very free flowering. Size 2-3 ft. President Gravy. (T) Double purplish blue flowers in massive trusses. Size 2-3 ft. Pres. Poincare. An elegant and vigorous hybrid with extra-fine double blooms of a charming bright violet color. Size 2-3 ft. Any of the above: $ each.
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