A view of the Lilac Collection, purchased from Farr, for the Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y. Shipment of the order, 
including 86 plants in 62 varieties, brought us the following unsolicited letter: 
“The Lilacs arrived in fine shape and are all resting in their proper places. Please accept our thanks for the promptness in filling this order, 
and also for the fine plants. They are excellent specimens, with exceptionally fine roots.” 
Sentiment HYBRID LILACS Fragrance 
Why Plant Hybrid Lilacs? 
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. 
When to Plant 
Lilacs sprout unusually early in spring. Therefore, the spring 
shipping season is 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. 
Conventional and tasteful use and locations for Lilacs include 
hedges, borders, beds, along foundations, and as specimens. 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. 
Which to Plant 
Because we have discarded more than 100 lesser varieties of 
Lilacs, you can order from our remaining list, according to your 
rice and color preference, with the assurance that every variety 
ere offered is a “master” Lilac. All varieties are equally hardy. 
Type, color, bloom-season, and rate of growth, as indicated, are 
the basis for selection. 
How to Plant 
Planting instructions are supplied with order acknowledgments. 
Lilac Quantity Discounts 
(Not applicable on Collections) 
5 per cent on orders exceeding .$9 99 
10 per cent on orders exceeding .24 99 
15 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. 
KEY TO DESCRIPTIONS 
E. indicates Early bloom; EM., Early Midseason; M., Mid¬ 
season; LM., Late Midseason; L., Late. 
S. indicates Slow growth; A., Average growth, and V., Vigor¬ 
ous growth. 
Our Display Garden includes one specimen plant of each 
of the following varieties. Visitors invited. 
Bloom, about May 15 
Capitaine Baltet. m., a. A newer sort; mammoth trussed; violet- 
red. 18-24^ $3. 
Comte de Montebella. l., a. Even-toned; light and clear sky- 
blue. Trusses resemble hyacinths in structure. 3-4', S4. 
Congo. EM., A. Bright and intense wallflower-red. Smaller and 
more numerous florets than most red singles. Large, lacy 
trusses. 2-3', $2.50. 
Decaisne. (Decorative.) lm., s. Clear light blue. Gracefully 
loose, pyramidal, mammoth trusses. 18-24*', $3. 
De Mirabel, l., s. Distinct and unusual dark blue-violet. 
12-18", $3; 18-24", $3.50. 
Diderot, l., s. Rich claret-red florets, large and round; slender, 
12-in. trusses; buds black-purple. 18-24", $2.50. 
Edmund Bossier, l., s. Large, deeply cupped, dark red florets. 
Latest single red. 2-3', $2.50. 
Josikaea. A light pink species, blooming very freely and fra¬ 
grantly several weeks after other Lilacs. 3—4', $2.50. 
Marechal Foch. m., a. A newer variety, still very scarce. 
Violet-red; distinct and striking. 18-24", $3. 
Mont Blanc, m., a. Giant pure white. Broad, flat trusses with 
large, round florets. 2-3', $2.50. 
Persica Rubra (Persian Lilac), m., v. Free, loose-trussed, pink 
species. 2-3', $1.50. 
Reaumur, m., s. Slow growing but large and prolific flowering. 
Dark satiny carmine. 2-3', $3. 
Souv. de Ludwig Spaeth, l., a. Best-known dark red. 2-3', 
$1.50. 
Vestale. e., a. Stately, hyacinth-trussed white. 2-3', $3. 
A visit to the Farr Display Gardens will be both enjoyable and educational. 
I We suggest that you come on a week-day because of the great number of 
\ visitors on Sundays. 
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