standstill. And there is this to consider — in the fall we have all 

 the stock of the past season's production; in the Spring we have 

 what was not sold in the fall. This is not to be taken to mean 

 that we will send out inferior plants, in the Spring or at any other 

 time, for if we cannot supply a good specimen we will not send 

 any. But naturally enough, the first orders get the pick of the 

 plants. 



SIZE OF PLANTS. ETC. Every lilac of the Klager strain 

 listed in this catalogue is an own-root plant, from two to five years 

 of age, grown from cuttings or suckers taken directly from the 

 original parent bush. None of them have been budded or grafted 

 on privet or any other kind of root stock. This is a very import- 

 ant feature, as most every garden authority agrees that such own- 

 root plants are the very best lilac stock obtainable, and eliminates 

 every objectionable feature of budded or grafted plants. 



The bushes sent out will, with proper planting and reasonable 

 care almost invariably produce bloom the second year. They will 

 range in size from two to three and one-half feet in height, their 

 bushiness depending upon their age, and this in turn depending 

 upon quantity of the variety in stock. Some are very rare, such 

 as the lovely "Mrs. Morgan" which produces but scant suckers, 

 and is always oversold. To get this is a privilege, and size of plant 

 is of little consideration. Every plant furnished will have a good 

 root system and should give satisfaction. 



A Word About Color Descriptions. The color terms used in 

 describing these lilacs are from Ridgway's Color Chart, which is 

 the standard generally referred to by horticulturalists. However, 

 it must be remembered that tones and tints vary greatly, as the 

 lilac is a flower which oftimes shows great change in color from 

 the time it first shows as a bud until it developes into a full blown 

 flower. In many varieties there is a considerable combination of 

 color showing at the same time, and in such cases the predominant 

 tone is given. Then there is the factor of soil, climate, and weath- 

 er conditions to take into consideration. In bright, warm weather 

 some flowers show very much lighter than during a period of 

 cool, and perhaps rainy, days. And finally, though we may have 

 photographs and accurate color data, it is utterly impossible to 

 convey to you in word or picture the majesty of form, the soft 

 blending of tones, the enchanting fragrance, and above all, the 

 distinction and all-around loveliness which characterize the new 

 hybrid lilacs in general and the Klager hybrids in particular. 



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