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 Carden includes a specimen 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 avail¬ 
able and combinations desired. 
“The Best Dozen Lilacs ' 1 
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 despera¬ 
tion 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 
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., Vig¬ 
orous growth. 
Lilac Quantity Discounts 
(Not applicable on Collections page 23) 
10 per cent on orders exceeding .$ 9.99 
15 per cent on orders exceeding . 24.99 
20 per cent on orders exceeding . 49.99 
Lilac prices are F. O. B. Weiser Park. 
Shipment by Express or Freight 
Single Lilacs-Own Roots 
NOTE: The Farr Collection includes more than 200 varieties of Lilacs. 
We have discontinued propagating more than 100 of the lesser sorts. 
Bleautre. E.M., A. Trusses are deepest powder-blue. Florets of 
medium size, deeply cupped and overlapping to a very com¬ 
pact truss. Buds, blue purple. 2-3', $3 each. 
Charles X. M., A. Bluish violet-red. 2-3', $1.50 each. 
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 indi¬ 
cated, are the basis for selection. 
Comte De Montebella. L., A. Even-toned; light and clear sky- 
blue. Trusses resemble hyacinths in structure. 3-4', $3 each. 
Congo. E.M., A. Bright and intense wallflower-red. Smaller 
and more numerous florets than most red singles. Large and 
plump trusses. 18-24", $3.00 each. 
Decaisne. (Decorative) L.M., S. Clear light blue florets. Buds 
blue-purple. Gracefully loose, pyramidal and mammoth 
trusses. 2-3', $3 each. 
Diderot. L., S. Rich claret-red. Florets large and round; slender, 
erect trusses one foot long. Buds black-purple. 18-24", 
$2.50 each. 
Dr. Bretschneider. Like Josikaea, but a bit lighter and earlier. 
3-4', $2.50 each. 
jan Van Tol. (New) M., A. A newer sort; mammoth trussed 
white. Extra fragrant. Buds white. 2-3', $2.50 each. 
Lilac prices are F. O. B. Weiser Park. 
Shipments by Express or Freight 
NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION OF 
CENEVA, NEW YORK 
H. G. Seyler, 
Farr Nursery Company, Weiser Park, Pa. 
My dear Mr. Seyler:—The Lilacs arrived in fine shape 
and are all resting in their proper places. Please accept 
our thanks for the promptness used in filling this order, 
and also for the fine plants. They are excellent speci¬ 
mens, with exceptionally fine roots. Thanking you again 
for your promptness, I am, 
Very truly yours, 
L. M. Van Alstyne. 
NOTE. See illustration below. 
During November, 1930, we supplied a regular routine order for 86 Lilacs in 62 varieties, to the New York Agricultural Experiment Station 
at Geneva, N. Y. This photograph of the plants was made in the Spring of 1934. Every plant is true to name, thriving, and in bloom. See 
letter on this page. 
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