FARR NURSERY COMPANY 
WEISER PARK - PENNSYLVANIA 
The Best 
Lilacs 
of 1933 
Prof. Sargent, of 
the Arnold Arbor¬ 
etum, once said, 
“the Best Dozen 
Lilacs are those 
which happen to 
be in the best 
bloom this year.” 
We, once said, 
"we will never 
publish a list of 
the Best Dozen 
Lilacs because, 
each year we dis¬ 
cover new tastes 
and new fancies.” 
Repeated and in¬ 
sistent requests, 
however, oblige 
us to present the 
following list of 
"Twelve MOST 
OUTSTANDING 
Lilacs of 1933.” 
SINGLE, De Mira¬ 
bel, Diderot, 
Mont Blanc, 
Pres. Lincoln. 
DOUBLE, Belle de 
Nancy, Ellen 
Willmott, Hip- 
polyte Maring- 
er, Leon Cam- 
betta, Marechal 
Lannes, Pres. 
Poincaire, 
Thunbergi, 
Wm. Robinson. 
A collection of French Hybrid Lilacs will give more real garden pleasure than almost any other shrub that you can grow The 
picture is from the garden of George Staplin, Jr., Mannsville, N. Y. Plants by Farr. See Mr. Staplin's testimonial below Recently 
acquired and complete collections of Farr Lilacs are attracting thousands of visitors for the City of Gloversville, N. Y and Read ■ 
ing Museum, West Reading, Pa. 
Quantity 
Discounts 
on 
Lilacs 
5% DISCOUNT 
on Lilac orders 
exceeding 
$9.99 
8% DISCOUNT 
on Lilac orders 
exceeding 
$19.99 
10% DISCOUNT 
on Lilac orders 
exceeding 
$49.99 
HYBRID LILACS • Sentiment • 
Why Plant Hybrid Lilacs? Farr’s List of Master Lilacs 
Because common and old-fashioned lilacs usually do not 
bloom for many years after transplanting, and until they 
attain mature age and large size. French Hybrids bloom when 
18 inches tall, or immediately after they recover from the 
shock of transplanting. They also bloom more freely and 
*nore abundantly and are every bit as hardy and vigorous. 
They bear myriads of giant trusses by comparison, and in¬ 
clude a wide range of colors. They require less attention than 
roses, evergreens or fruit trees. 
Selected from Mr. Farr's collection of several hundred 
varieties, and from collections by Highland Park, Arnold 
Arboretum. Mr. John Wister, Dr. J. H. McFarland, Koster, 
Lemolne, Turbat, etc. 
E. indicates Early bloom; E.M., Early Midseason; M., Mid¬ 
season; L.M., Late Midseason; L., Late. 
S. indicates Slow growth; A., Average growth, and V., Vigor¬ 
ous growth. 
Six-Point Guarantee 
Every lilac we ship is guaranteed to be (1) full sized; (2) 
true to name; (3) strong and huskily branched; (4) liberally 
and fibrously “own rooted"; (6) free of blight and pests; 
(G) received in fresh, carefully packed, undamaged con¬ 
dition. 
How To Plant 
Plant similarly to tree peonies, except more deeply than any 
other shrubs, so as to encourage thrifty plants and new 
shoots—as much as 4 to 5 inches deeper than nursery-row 
ground markings. Avoid 99 per cent of transplanting failures 
by planting deeply and watering the plants copiously during 
the fall or summer after transplanting. Let water slowly 
trickle to the roots, or sprinkle for a half day at a time; 
daily drenchings do more harm than good. The water must 
soak to a 2-to-3 foot depth. 
Feed and cultivate for perfection. Spray with Sunoco Spray 
Oil (1 to 15 parts water) during late winter if any signs of 
scale are found. Trim and thin immediately after they bloom, 
if at all. Cut back when transplanting, for the immediate 
welfare as well as future bushiness of the plant. Add a half 
inch layer of hydrated lime to the feeding area once a year, 
for ideal results. 
Where To Plant 
Plant in a sunny and drained location; not in full shade or 
soggy places. All Hybrid Lilacs are equally hardy as far north 
as Alaska, and different varieties require identical culture. 
They prefer cold winters. 
Conventional and tasteful use and locations for lilacs include 
hedges, borders, beds, along foundations and as specimens. 
Cardeners are beginning to realize that a lilac hedge, not 
only serves the double purpose of bloom and screen but fre¬ 
quently costs no more than a privet or barberry hedge since 
it requires many less plants. For hedge, plant three to five 
feet apart. For other purposes plant eight to twelve feet 
apart depending on space available and combinations desire . 
When To Plant 
Lilacs sprout unusually early in spring. The spring shipping 
season is, therefore, short and orders should be placed early 
for shipment between March 1 and April 15th. The fall sea¬ 
son begins after frosts cause dormancy during October, and 
continues until the ground freezes permanent’y in December. 
Which To Plant 
Because we have discarded more than 100 lesser varieties of 
lilacs you can order from our remaining list, according to 
your price and color preference, with the assurance that every 
variety here offered is a “master” lilac. All varieties are 
equally hardy. Type, color, bloom season, and rate of growth, 
as indicated, are the basis for selection. Our Display Garden 
includes a specimen plant, each, of the following varieties. 
Visitors invited. Bloom, about May 15. 
In 1917 after visiting Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y., I 
thought I would have a lilac garden of my own. The next 
spring I bought several varieties. Later, I was given your ad¬ 
dress by the Assistant Supt. of Parks at Rochester and have 
since been buying of your firm until I have 119 varieties of 
lilacs mostly from your nursery and am more than well 
pleased with them and your dealing with us. Nearly all have 
bloomed the same or the next year after I received them. 
George Staplin, Jr., Mannsville, N. Y. 
Single Lilacs 
Blealitre. Deepest powder-blue, E.M., A., 2-3' at $1.00- 3-4' 
at $1.35; 4-5' at $1.85. 
Charles X. Bluish violet-red. M., A, 3-4' at $1.00- 4-5' at 
$1.50; 5-6' at $2.25. 
Comte de Montebella. Even-toned shapely light sky-blue 
M., A., 2.3' at $2.50. 
Congo. Bright wallflower-red. M., A., 2-3' at $1 50- 3 4' at 
$ 2 . 00 . 
DE MIRABEL. Distinct dark blue-violet. L., S, 2-3' at $1 50- 
3-4' at $2.00. 
DECAISNE. (Decorative) Clear, lightest blue. L.M , A. 2-3' 
at SI.00; 3-4' at $1.35; 4.5' at $1.85. 
Diderot. Extra large; rich claret-red. L., S., 2-3' at $1.50. 
Edmond Bossier. Deeply cupped; dark red. L., S., 3-4' at 
SI.35; 4-5' at $1.85 
Hugo Koster. Light lilac-blue. E.M., A., 3-4' at $1 50- 4 5' 
at $ 2 . 00 . 
Jan Van Tol. Scarce; Largest trussed white M. A 2-3' t 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Josikaea. A light pink species, blooming several weeks after 
other Lilacs. Attractive and distinct foliage. V., 2.3' 
at 75c; 3-4' at $1.00; 4-5' at $1.50; 5-6' at $2.25.’ 
LAMARTINE. Very free-blooming pink lilac; extra-early 
species. V., 2-3' at 75c; 3-4' at $1.00; 4-5' at Si.50- 
5-6' at $2.00. 
Lucie Baltet. Coppery pink; distinct from all lilacs. L.M. A. 
2- 3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25; 5-6' at $3.0o! 
Ludwig Spaeth. Best-known dark red. L., A., 2-3' at 75c- 
3- 4' at $1.00; 4-5' at $1.50; 5-6' at $2.25. 
Macrostachya. Tenderest pink. Extra fragrant. M A 18-24" 
at $2.00. 
Microphylla. A lately imported and rare species which blooms 
regularly and freely in early fall as well as in spring. 
Dwarf and bushy habit; ultimates 5 ft. Lilac pink very 
fragrant. 2-3' at $3.00. 
Mirabcau. Like Lamartine, but deeper pink. 3.4' at $1 00- 4 5 ' 
at $1.50; 5-6' at $2.00. 
MME. F. MOREL. Extra free large and long-stemmed; lilac- 
pink. L., V., 3-4' at $2.00; 4-5' at $2.50; 5-6' at $3.00. 
MONT BLANC. Giant; pure white. L.M., A., 2-3' at $1 00- 3 4' 
at $1.35; 4-5' at $1.85. 
Persioa Rubra. (Persian Lilac). Free; loose trussed- pink 
species, M., V., 2-3' at 75c; 3-4' at $1.00; 4-5' at $1 50- 
5-6' at $2.00. ‘ ’ 
President Lincoln. Darkest clear blue. M., A., 3-4' at $2.50 
REAUMUR. Dark satiny carmine. L.M., V 2 3' at Si 50 - 
3-4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. ’ 
Ronsard. Early species. Blue with white eye. V., 4 . 5 ' at $2 00- 
5-6' at $2.50. 
Vestale. Stately hyacinth-trussed white. M A 2-3' at SI sn- 
3.4' at $2.00; 4-5' at $2.50. ’ ” * ' 
Volcan. Darkest ruby red. L., S., 2-3' at $1.00; °. 4 ' at $1 35 
Double Lilacs 
Adelaide Dunbar. Compact; Irregular; slender; red LM 
2-3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85; 4.5' at $2.25 
Alphonse Lnvallee. Slender; long stems; blue-violet M 
4-5' at $1.85. 
Acubifolia. Lilac, fading blue. Leaves green and yellow 
S.. 2.3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85. y * 
A., 
A., 
L., 
Fragrance 
BELLE DE NANCY. Free blooming; extra fragrant lively 
pink. M„ V., 2-3' at 75c: 3-4' at $1.00; 4-5' at $1 50- 
5-6' at $2.00. 
Berryer. Long trussed mauve. E„ V., 2.3' at 75c; 3-4' at 
$1.00; 4-5' at $1.50; 5-6' at $2.25. 
Carmen. Early plump mauve pink. M. 3-4' at $1 35- 4-6' at 
$1.85. 
Charles Joly. Old favorite; deep red. L„ V., 2-3' at 76c- 3-4' 
at $1.00; 4-5' at $1.50; 5.6' at $2.00. 
Charles Sargent. Heavily spurred and incurved; violet-blue 
L.M., A., 2-3' at $1.00; 3.4' at $1.35; 4-5' at $1.S5- 
5-6' at $2.50. 
Condorcet. Billowy trussed ashy blue. M., V., 4-5' at $2.00. 
De Saussure. Compact; slender; Dark purple-red M A 3 4 ' 
at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
EDITH CAVELL. Cream, fading pure white. Extra fragrant 
L„ A., 2-3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
ELLEN WILLMOTT. Billowy, double; best white, cream 
buds. L.M., V., 2-3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
Emile Gentil. Plump truss; clear cobalt-blue. L A 3 4' at 
$1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
Georges BeUair. Compact; billowy; wallflower-red M A 
2- 3' at $1.50; 3-4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
Henri Martin. Long-stemmed; blue-lavender. L.M., A., 3.4' 
at $1.85. 
Hippolyte Marlug-er. Billowy Blue, centered white. L„ A. 2-3' 
at $1.00; 3-4' at $1.35; 4.5' at $1.85. 
Jean Mace. Plump and billowy; blue. L.M.’, A., 3-4' at $1.85- 
4-5' at $2.25. 
Jeanne d’ Arc Cockled; stamenless; slender; white. L„ V., 
--3 at $1.50; 3.4' at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25; 5-6' at $3.00. 
Katherine Havameyer. Pink buds, opening blue. L.M, A., 
3- 4' at $1.85. 
LEON GAMBETTA. Best double pink lilac. M., V., 2-3' at 
$1.50; 3-4 at $1.85; 4-5' at $2.25. 
Marc Micheli. Like Pres. Poincaire but bluish pink. M„ A, 
4- 3' at $1.75; 5-6' at $2.00. 
Marechal Lannes. Best violet-blue. Extra-large plants. L„ V., 
18-24 at $1.50. 
Michel Buchner. Blue, fading to pink. M., V., 4-5' at $2.00. 
Mme. Casimir-Perier. Free White; yellow stamens. M.,V„ 
--3 at 75c; 3-4' at $1.00; 4.5' at $1.50; 5-6' at $2 25. 
Paul Thlrlon. Best Claret.red. Long stems. M„ A., 2-3' at 
$1.30, 3-4 at $1.85; 4.5' at $2.25; 6-6' at $3 00 
PRESIDENT FALLIERES. A darker Leon Gambetta. L„ V., 
“"3 at $1-00; 3-4' at $1.35; 4-5' at $2.90. 
President Grevy. Compact; long.stemmed, soft blue. L.M., 
at"$2~50 at 51 ’° 0: 3 ~ r at ?1 -35; 4-5' at $1.85; 5.6' 
President Loubet. Extra dark red. E.M., A.. 3-4' at $1.35. 
4- 5' at $1.85 
I ItESIDENT POINCARE. Giant: compact; best red and 
5- 6' at $ 2^0 a ‘ ?1 ' 25: 3 ' 4 ' at $1 - 5 ° : 4 - 6 ' at ?2 -° 0: 
President Viger Long trussed ashy blue. L.M., A., 2-3' at 
$1.00, 3-4 at $1.35; 4-5' at $1.85; 5-6' at $2.50. 
THUNBERGI Compact; rich red and blue. L„ V.. 2-3' at 
$1.50; 3.4' at $1.85. 
VAUBAN- Extra free blooming; pink and blue. E„ V., 4-5' at 
$1.50; 5-6' at $2.00. 
Victor Lemoine. Unusually compact; azure-blue. M, A., 3-4' 
at $1.50; 4.5' at $2.00. 
Viviaiul.Morel. Clear deep violet-blue; white eye. M., A., 3 - 4 ' 
at $1.85. 
Waldeck.Rousseau. Pink, with white center. L„ A., 2-3' at 
$1.00; 3-4' at $1.35. 
WILLIAM ROBINSON. Compact; pink, fading blue. L.M., 
v., 3-4 at $1.35; 4-5' at $1.85; 5.6' at $2.25. 
WONDERFUL PLANTS 
Mc . Cur ?y to whom I had the lilacs sent and wl 
»oes the planting in our flower garden tells me the lila 
Plants purchased from you were the finest he ever transferrei 
Bertha P. Haldeman, Marietta, Pa., Nov. 7, 1933. 
