This is an old favorite for fragrant gardens. It is now available in most shades of pink, blue, purple and white. The scent is heavenly as are the clusters of blooms. I couldn't grow these in Houston (too hot), but am looking forward to growing one here in Charlotte.

	The drawing from the last page. Image from the Time Life Plant Encyclopedia at the Virtual Garden.
	A photograph of the the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris. Image from the Gardener's Library at homearts.com.
	A photograph of the the daphne lilac, Syringa microphylla. Image from the Gardener's Library at homearts.com.