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Farr Nursery Company, Weiser Park, Penna 
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. Re¬ 
cently acquired and complete collections of Farr Lilacs are attracting thousands of visitors for the city of Gloversville, N. Y.. 
and Reading Museum, West Reading. Pa. 
Hybrid Lilacs — Sentiment . Fragrance 
Why Plant Hybrid 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 trans¬ 
planting. They also bloom more freely and more abundantly 
than the older sorts, and are every bit as hardy and vigorous. 
By comparison, they bear myriads of giant trusses, and include 
a wide range of colors. They require less attention than roses, 
evergreens, or fruit trees. 
How to Plant 
Plant similar 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 part 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. 
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 15. The fall season begins 
after frosts cause dormancy, during October, and continues until 
the ground freezes permanently in December. 
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. 
The Test of 17 Years 
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 address by the Assistant Superintendent 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. 
Six-Point Guarantee 
Every Lilac we ship is guaranteed to be (1) full size; (2) true to name; (3) strong and huskily branched; (4) liberally 
and fibrously “own rooted”; (5) free of blight and pests; (6) received in fresh, carefully packed, undamaged condition. 
