Abstract: A new seedling selection of Syringa reticulata named ‘Summer Storm’ characterized by its consistency, vigorous growth and hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant purple-lilac blossoms are formed in mid- to late-spring. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac is provided. The Lilac plant has an upright compact growth habit. The foliage possesses variegation that initially is green with an irregular darker green center wherein the margins turn to a stable bright yellow-gold coloration upon maturity. The blossoms are white and are displayed during late spring to early summer. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be free of insect and disease problems. The plant is particularly wellsuited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant purple-lilac blossoms are formed in mid- to late-spring. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimens or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa reticulata Japanese Tree Lilac is provided. The Lilac plant has an upright compact growth habit. The foliage possesses variegation that initially is green with an irregular darker green center wherein the margins turn to a stable bright yellow-gold coloration upon maturity. The blossoms are white and are displayed during late spring to early summer. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be free of insect and disease problems. The plant is particularly well-suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded uniform compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant red purple blossoms are formed in late spring that fade to lavender pink. The plant has good winter hardiness and has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: ‘SunDak’ is a new cultivar of Syringa pekinensis, Pekin lilac tree. This new cultivar has a coppery-orange exfoliating bark pattern that separates into shaggy curls; large, abundantly produced creamy-white flower panicles; attractive seed capsules; upright broadly-oval to rounded form; typically grows multiple-trunked and with improved winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a generally rounded to oval uniform compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive densely packed trusses of intensely sweet smelling medium pink buds that open to light pink florets are formed in late spring and subsequently fade to almost white at maturity. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date particularly when grown in full sun in well drained soil. The plant is suitable for growing in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 4 to 7. The plant is well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape. The plant also can be grown as a foundation planting or as an informal hedge.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of lilac shrub developed from a sport of a Syringa sp. plant. This new plant is mainly distinguished by its striking display of non-standard variegated leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant pale antique pink blossoms are formed in late spring and sometimes also during late summer. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa reticulata, ‘Bailnce’, characterized by its heavy and consistently annual blooming habit, its ability to produce blooms on young plants, its dark green leaves, its vase-shaped plant habit with horizontal branching, its essentially sterile flowers, its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 7, and its trouble free culture with suitability for planting in residential, park, and commercial areas.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘Penda’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; resistance to root rot pathogens; large inflorescences with purple-colored flowers; reblooming habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘Pink Perfume’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with strongly fragrant pink-colored flowers that are not persistent; long and repeat flowering habit; and good cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMSXPM’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored flower buds; large inflorescences with strongly fragrant intense light pink-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMSJBP7’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple-colored flower buds; large inflorescences with fragrant dark lavender purple-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lilac plant named ‘SMNSYPRZ1’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with moderately fragrant lavender purple-colored flowers; long flowering period and remontant flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa patula plant named ‘JN Upright Select’ that is characterized by its upright plant habit, its large, fragrant inflorescences that are light violet in color, its good rooting habit as it readily roots from softwood stem cuttings, its good cold hardiness with hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. 3b even as young plants, its fall foliage that is reddish purple and yellow in center in most seasons in southern Wisconsin, and its good production characteristics, and its moderate resistance to root rot and good resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa patula plant named ‘Pink Flower Select’ that is characterized by its floriferous blooming habit with inflorescences covering the top two-thirds of the plant when in full bloom, its large inflorescences that are pale pink to white in color that open from pink buds, its fall foliage that is red-purple with yellow-green margins and veins in the fall in most years in Southern Wisconsin, its ability to be readily rooted from softwood stem cuttings, its ability to be readily overwintered (even as young plants) with cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 3b, and its resistance to root rot) and powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct Syringa cultivar named ‘SMNSHBBL’ is disclosed, characterized by sweet scented, large, double violet-blue flowers arranged on large panicles. Plants have a good resistance to mildew. The new variety is a Syringa normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Syringa cultivar named ‘SMNJRPI’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive pink flowers on plants with re-blooming characteristics. The new variety is a Syringa normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Syringa cultivar named ‘SMNJRPU’ is disclosed, characterized by sweet scented, purple flowers. Plants are dwarf and compact with re-blooming characteristics. The new variety is a Syringa normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘Bailbridget’ that is characterized by its compact and upright plant habit, its double flowers that are deep violet in color, newly emerging foliage that is flushed purple in color and mature foliage that is dark green in color, its new growth stems that are purple in color, and its good resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa hybrid plant named ‘Jeflady’ that is characterized by its compact and dense plant habit, its numerous panicles that are large in size, its fragrant, full panicles with purple flower buds opening to lilac pink flowers, its leaves that are elliptic in shape with impressed veins and margins that are only slightly undulated.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘SMNSHSO’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with fragrant light violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa hybrida plant named ‘Annys200809’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit and dwarf plant size, its flower panicles that are large in size, its sweet flower fragrance, its flowers that are red-purple with white petal lobes opening from red-purple flower buds, and its free flowering habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Syringa meyeri Syringa plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘JDB123WHITEHOUSE’, is provided which forms light pink to white colored flowers. Dark green colored foliage is formed. The new variety provides vegetation that is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is rounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Syringa cultivar named ‘SMSDTL’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive compact, dwarf habit. Plants produce attractive foliage and lavender flowers. The new variety is a Syringa normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of lilac plant having an upright, compact, dense and rounded plant habit, dark colored buds compared to flowers, and having a very strong lilac scent, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of lilac plant having an upright, dense, deciduous shrub which can be trained as a small tree and lilac-colored flowers having a very strong lilac scent, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Syringa vulgaris plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘G13099’, is provided which forms light lavender colored flowers which are fragrant. Dark green colored foliage is formed. The new variety provides vegetation that is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is densely branched and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Syringa vulgaris plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘G13103’, is provided which forms white colored flowers which are moderately fragrant. Medium green colored foliage is formed. The new variety provides vegetation that is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is densely branched and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘Jeftini’ that is characterized by its compact and dense plant habit, reaching between 1.2 m and 1.5 m in height, its non-suckering growth habit, its large leaves with impressed veins on upper leaf surface and its fragrant, full panicles with bright pink flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘ANNY2013-18’ that is characterized by its dwarf growth habit, flowers that are large in size with panicles that are pink in color, its flowers that have a sweet fragrance, its repeat blooming in the summer and a second blooming period in autumn and its freely flowering blooming habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Syringa plant named ‘SMNSDTP’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive dwarf and compact plant habit. Flowers are fragrant. Flower buds are dark purple, mature flowers light lavender and white. The new variety is a Syringa normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘ANNY2013-02’ that is characterized by its dwarf growth habit, its flowers that are large in size with panicles that are white in color and flower buds that are tinged pink in color, its flowers that have a strong and sweet fragrance, its repeat blooming in the summer with a second blooming period in autumn and its free flowering blooming habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘SMNSPTP’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely and remontant flowering habit; large inflorescences with fragrant light purple-colored flowers and dark purplish red-colored flower buds; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘SMNSPH’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely and remontant flowering habit; large inflorescences with fragrant purplish pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Syringa plant named ‘Anny200816’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit and dwarf plant size, its flower panicles that are large in size, its sweet flower fragrance, its short peduncles, its free flowering habit, its flowers that are dark pink in color, and its leaves that are dark green in color.