ment. It is well to remember that the blooms come on 
the last year's growth, so that if this is pruned they will 
not flower. On the other hand, a thinning out of the 
inside growth to let the sun and light in, helps them 
greatly. The same treatment as given fruit trees, with 
the exception of cutting the ends of the branches, is 
about what they require. 
Although lilacs transplant easily and seldom die from 
this cause, they rather resent being moved, as it gen¬ 
erally takes a year or two for them to recover. 
We take the greatest care in packing to prevent the 
drying out of the roots, but even with the best of care 
this will sometimes happen. It is well, therefore, if the 
roots seem dry on arrival, to place in water for about 
half an hour or so before planting. After planting, a 
good soaking is a great help to them. Later on do not 
water too much. If the ground becomes dry, watering 
is advisable, but do not overdo it. Moist ground with 
good drainage is what they like, but wet, soggy soil is 
hateful to them. 
We propagate by grafting on privet roots, as we find 
from experience that this method produces sturdy plants 
which make their own roots in a short time. 
All lilacs listed are six to seven year old plants, grafted 
on privet but which have made THEIR OWN ROOTS. 
As our stock is limited and the demand heavy, we 
cannot guarantee the delivery of any particular variety, 
as all are subject to previous sale. 
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