\ French: Hybrid SWilaes 
UR collection of French hybrid lilacs is taken from one of the finest private 
collections in America. Many of the varieties offered are those developed 
by the great French hybridists, Victor Lemoine and his son; others by equally 
famous hybridists, both here and abroad. 
The list is purposely limited in order to simplify the selection. 
All have been tested at our trial gardens, “Paradou,” and are highly rec- 
ommended. 
CULTURE 
Lilacs require good drainage, and it is useless to try to grow them in damp or badly drained 
soil. Ground bone, a mulch of manure in the winter and good cultivation are very beneficial 
to them. They like sun and air, and for the very best results, should not be planted less than 
ten feet apart. However, they will grow well if somewhat crowded, but will not make finely 
shaped bushes. 
In regard to pruning, it is rather difficult to give instructions, as different plants require 
different treatment. 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. 
Although lilacs transplant easily and seldom die from this procedure, it generally takes 
a year or two for them to recover, and the flowers the first season will not be large or true 
to color. 
We take the greatest care in packing to prevent drying out of the roots; nevertheless, this 
will sometimes happen. Therefore, it is well, if the roots seem dry on arrival, to place them 
in water for about half an hour before planting. After planting, a geod soaking is a great help 
to them. Later on do not water too much. If the ground becomes dry, watering is advisable, 
but be careful not to overdo it. 
November and December are the best months for transplanting lilacs. 
DOUBLE LILACS 
CLAUDE BERNARD. Bright mauve. Produces extreme- 
ly showy, long clusters with wide-spreading subdivi- 
sions. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4. to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
DUC DE MASSA. Buds deep purple, expanding to 
lobelia-violet; late flowering. Clusters showy and hand- 
some; extra large. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
JEAN MACE. Mauve fading to bluish lavender. An 
early and very floriferous variety; clusters long, large, 
well filled. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
LEON GAMBETTA. A beautiful clear shade of rosy 
pink. Vigorous grower. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, 
each. 
MME. ANTOINE BUCHNER. Tender rose, shaded 
mauve. Buds rich carmine-rose. Very showy. 3 to 4 ft., 
$4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
MISS ELLEN WILLMOTT. One of the latest snow-whites. 
3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
PAUL THIRION. Claret-rose. Superb late flowering. 
Flowers resemble large double violets. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 
4. to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
PRESIDENT POINCARE. The dark purplish pink buds 
contrast noticeably with the much paler expanded flow- 
ers. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
PRINCE DE BEAUVEAU. Very fine mauve-lilac. Ex- 
cellent grower. Fragrant. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
$6.50, each. 
RENE JARRY-DESLOGES. Azure-lilac-mauve with rose 
reflects, a shade of rare beauty. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 
ft., $6.50, each. 
WALDECK-ROUSSEAU. Pale pink flowers stand out 
individually on the clusters. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
$6.50, each. 
SIINGEBLIEAGS 
MACROSTACHYA. Blush-pink, nearly approaching a 
flesh color. Profuse bloomer. Most satisfactory. 3 to 4 
ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
MME. F. MOREL. Light pinkish lavender. Clusters 
astonishingly large for plant of small size. Fragrant. 
Valuable for cut flowers. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft. 
$6.50, each. 
MONGE. Rose-purple. A very fine single dark flowered 
lilac and an excellent bloomer. Clusters extra large; 
open. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
MONT BLANC. Pure white. Large, well branched 
panicles of enormous flowers with round lobes. Con- 
sidered the most beautiful of all single white lilacs. 
Showy. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft., $6.50, each. 
FOR BEST RESULTS USE SCHEEPERS’ BULB FOOD 
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