Farr Nursery Company, Weiser Park, Penna. 
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Farr’s List of Master Lilacs 
Selected from Mr. Farr’s collection of several hundred varieties, and from collections by Highland Park, Arnold Arboretum, 
John Wister, Dr. J. Horace McFarland, Koster, Lemoine, Turbat, etc. 
Our Display Garden includes a speciment plant, each, of the following varieties. Visitors invited. Bloom, about May 15 
How to Use Lilacs 
Conventional and tasteful use and locations for Lilacs 
include hedges, borders, beds, along foundations, and as 
specimens. Gardeners are beginning to realize that a Lilac 
hedge not only serves the double purpose of bloom and screen 
but frequently costs no more than a privet or barberry hedge 
since it requires many less plants. For hedge, plant 3 to 5 feet 
apart; for other purposes, plant 8 to 12 feet apart, depending 
on space available and combinations desired. 
“The Best Dozen Lilacs” 
Prof. Sargent, of the Arnold Arboretum, used to say “the 
best dozen Lilacs are those which happen to be in the best 
bloom this year.” Undoubtedly, he evolved this reply out of 
desperation because all Lilacs are beautiful, and the bloom 
on the same plants varies from year to year, according to the 
culture they receive, weather conditions, and the age of the 
plants. We have, accordingly, discontinued “setting up” a list of 
the Best Dozen. Even twin brothers will not agree on such a list. 
What is more important is to remember that all Lilacs will 
thrive with little attention and are beautiful, if conscientiously 
cultivated, as they come into maturity. 
KEY TO DESCRIPTIONS 
Single Lilacs—Own Roots 
Bleautre. E.M., A. Deepest powder-blue. 
Each 
Each 
2-3'. 
.$1 00 
4-5'. 
.$2 00 
3-4'. 
. 1 50 
Charles X. M., A. Bluish violet-red. 
Each 
Each 
3-4'. 
.$1 00 
5-6'. 
.$2 25 
4-5'. 
. 1 50 
Christopher Columbus. L., 
S. Deep sky-blue. 
2-3', $1.50 
each. 
Comte de Montebella. M., 
A. Even-toned; shapely; light 
sky-blue. 2- 
3', $2 each. 
Congo. M., A. Bright wallflower-red. 
Each 
Each 
2-3'. 
.$1 50 
3-4'. 
.$2 00 
De Mirabel. 
S. Distinct dark blue-violet. 
Each 
Each 
2-3'. 
.$1 50 
3-4'. 
.$2 00 
Decaisne. (Decorative.) L.M., A. Clear, lightest blue. 
Each 
Each 
2-3'. 
.$1 00 
4-5'. 
.$2 00 
3-4'. 1 50 
Diderot. L., S. Extra large; rich claret-red. 
Each Each 
E., indicates Early bloom; E.M., Early Midseason; M., 
Midseason; L.M., Late Midseason; L., Late. 
S. indicates Slow growth; A., Average growth, and V., 
Vigorous growth. 
2- 3' 
3- 4' 
$1 50 
2 00 
4-5' 
Edmond Bossier. L., S. Deeply cupped; dark red. 
Each 
$2 50 
Each 
Lilac Quantity Discounts 
10 per cent on orders exceeding. 
15 per cent on orders exceeding. 
20 per cent on orders exceeding. 
Lilac prices are F. O. B. Weiser Park. 
Shipment by Express or Freight 
. $9.99 
. 24.99 
.49.99 
3-4'.$1 50 I 4-5'. 
.$2 00 
Hugo Koster. E.M., A. Light lilac-blue. 4-5', $2 each. 
Jan van Tol. M., A. Claimed to be the largest trussed white. 
Each Each 
18-24".$1 00 | 2-3'. ...$1 50 
Japonica. A species developing into a large tree-like bush 
30-40' high. Plume-like panicles of creamy white. The 
real Tree Lilac. Each Each 
2-3'.$1 50 | 3-4'. $2 00 
Josikaea. V. A light pink species, blooming very freely and 
fragrantly several weeks after other Lilacs. Attractive and 
distinct foliage. One of the best “shady-spot” shrubs 
although it blooms best in sunlight. Each 
3- 4'.$1 00 
4- 5'. 1 50 
5- 6'. 2 25 
Lilacs in the Arnold Arboretum 
