FARR NURSERY COMPANY, WEISER PARK, PENNA. 
The picture is from the garden of George Staplin, Jr., Mannsville, N. Y. Plants by Farr. See Mr. 
Staplin’s testimonial below. 
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 transplanting. 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 plant¬ 
ing 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 wel¬ 
fare 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 con¬ 
tinues 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. 
Mr. Staplin’s Testimonial 
In 1917, after visiting Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y., 
I thought 1 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 un¬ 
til 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. 
The Farr “Seven-Point” Lilac Guarantee 
Every Lilac we ship is guaranteed to be (1) full size; (2) true to name; (3) shapely and huskily branched; (4) liberally 
and fibrously “own rooted”; (5) free of blight and pests; (6) received in fresh, carefully packed, undamaged condition; 
(7) replaceable without charge, F.O.B. Nursery, if not alive and thriving within six months after planting. 
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