Lilaes (3) 
These were so completely described in G.A. ’41 that, except for three entirely new intro- 
ductions, we do not think it necessary to do more now than to give varieties, colors, and prices, 
particularly as we have a pretty good supply of G.A. '41 on hand and will gladly send a copy 
on request. 
NOVELTIES 
Although we have worked at Lilac breeding for 8 or 9 years, it has been a fixed principle 
with us never to name and introduce a variety unless and until we were convinced that it was 
either better or different when compared with the nearest thing to it in previous varieties. Having 
probably the best collection of new kinds in the country, we have been able to make comparisons 
and feel that we are well justified in sending out these three. 
PRICE SCHEDULE 
B 3-4 ft. $3.50 Dele? ft.$2:50 
C. 2-3. ft. $3.00 E 1-1% ft. $2.00 
Letters after varieties show sizes available 
* x ALICE EASTWOOD. CDE, The flowers are double with coloring on the order of Katherine 
Havemeyer, dark claret purple in buds changing to bluish purple as flowers expand, and finally 
becoming pink. The long, slim, elegant bud spikes are borne well above the foliage and are 
suggestive of purple “cat-tails."" The clusters are beautifully formed, usually regularly four- 
sided, and frequently come paired. They are of medium size, well filled with large flowers but 
not crowded, which is a serious fault with so many doubles. Blooming time is about mid-season 
or slightly after. The plant is both vigorous and productive. This was seedling No. 145. Named, 
of course, in honor of the beloved dean of California botanists. 
* * BLUE HYACINTH. BCDE. From the time we first saw the bloom in Spring, 1939, no other 
name seemed appropriate. We have no record of parentage, but think it must be a hybrid between 
some named variety of S. vulgaris and one of the 14 or 15 other species that we have on the 
nursery. The result is that the single flowers have the longest corolla tube and lobes (‘‘petals’’) 
that we have ever seen. The latter are strap-shaped, recurved, and so long that if straightened 
out the flowers would be up to 134 inches wide. Buds are light mauve, open flowers blue. Early, 
moderately fragrant, and reasonably productive. This was seedling No. 128. ~ 
* * KATE SESSIONS. CDE. This has been under observation since Spring, 1937, so we are 
thoroughly familiar with its behavior and can say without qualificatiion that it is the earliest Lilac 
we have ever seen. The flowers are single, medium purple in bud, opening mauve purple, finally 
blue. The clusters are large in both length and width while the individual flowers are enormous, 
often attaining 114 inches across. Growth is between moderate and vigorous. Produces heavily, 
starting to bloom when quite young. This was seedling No. 109. 
Named as a souvenir of Miss Kate Olivia Sessions who died in San Diego March, 1940, at 
the age of 83. She was active as a nurserywoman up to the time of her death and had introduced a 
wealth of new plants into California. Balboa Park in San Diego is practically a monument to 
her. We trust our Lilac will prove as good as her memory deserves. 
LATEST EUROPEAN NOVELTIES 
PRICE SCHEDULE 
C28 73 LER $250 E 1-114 ft. $1.50 
D 144-2: ft. $2.00. 
Letters after varieties show sizes available 
Gen. Marceau. CDE. Single; ruddy purple. 
Henri Robert. CDE. Double; slaty purplish blue. 
Mme. Aug. Gouchault. C. A fine loose double white. 
Pres. Lebrun. CD. Single; pink mauve; late. 
RECENT EUROPEAN NOVELTIES 
(and two of our particularly promising seedlings which are not yet named but probably will be.) 
PRICE SCHEDULE 
B 3-4 ft. $2.50 D 114-2 ft. $1.50 
C. 2-3 > ft.. $2.00 E 1-114 ft. $1.25 
Letters after varieties show sizes available 
Ami Schott. ACDE. Double; deep blue. Massena. None available until next season. 
Firmament. B. Single; sky blue. Monument. CDE. Single; creamy white. 
Hugo de Vries. BCE. Single; bright mauve rose. Prodige. DE. Single; huge purplish-red flowers. 
Marechal Foch. None available until next season. 
* *C-127, CDE. Single; pinkish-orchid; greatly admired at our 1941 show. 
* *C-138. ABCD. Single; mauve pink. Foot-long clusters even on 1 year buds. Vigorous; 
produces freely over a long season, 
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