French Lilacs 
Today the Lilac is more popular than ever before because of the great size and wide 
range of colors found in the new and improved varieties. Victor Lemoine of France is 
perhaps directly responsible for the wonderful development of the modern Lilac and he 
might be rightly called the father of the French Lilac. At present some American intro- 
ductions are being offered that show much promise and we are looking forward to faster 
improvements now that our own breeders are at work. If you have not seen the better 
French Lilacs you are indeed missing one of the joys of the garden and we recommend that 
you plant a few this coming season. 
OWN ROOT LILACS 
Our Lilacs are grown in nursery rows with sufficient space to insure a well developed 
bush. Our soil is a deep silt loam over a deposit of lime, well drained, that produces a 
healthy vigorous growth. To do best, Lilacs must be on their own roots. For that reason 
we send out only “Own Root’ Lilacs—in fact, we offer extra fine stock in every respect. 
TRANSPLANTING 
Lilacs transplant rather easily, though they do not appreciate being moved to a new 
home and it usually takes them a year or so before they resume normal growth. Choose 
an open sunny location away from trees if possible. A rich deep loam soil that is well 
drained is best. They simply will not thrive in a damp or poorly drained location. Arrange 
the planting to allow 8 to 10 feet between the bushes for best results. Remove the soil to a 
depth of 2 to 3 feet and at least 3 feet in diameter. Under no circumstances will a Lilac 
thrive if planted in a hole just large enough to accommodate the roots. Thorough tamping 
of the soil and generous watering at time of planting is necessary. 
CULTURE 
Good cultivation is a fine practice. Also the addition of bone meal, a mulch of manure 
or a little ground limestone will be found beneficial. Use a thinning method of pruning, 
being careful not to cut back the previous season’s growth which produces the blooms. A 
little thought and extra care will reward you with an abundance of beautiful Lilacs. But 
do not expect much the first year after planting. 
SEASON OF PLANTING 
In our climate, late April, early May, October and November are good months in which 
to transplant Lilacs. We prefer fall planting. 
ADELAIDE DUNBAR (Dunbar) Semi-double. CAPTAINE BALTET (Lemoine) Single. 
Color is maroon in bud, turning to a warm Large flowers of a warm purple-lilac shade. 
violet-red when fully opened. Flowers Huge panicles practically cover the entire 
large. Bush medium height and open bush. One of the very best Lilacs. Still 
branching habit. One of the finest of the comparatively new and rather scarce. 
dark reds. 1% to 2 ft., $3.00 
2 to 3 fr, $2.00 CHARLES JOLY (Lemoine) Double. Rather 
large blooms of purple-red color. Bush 
medium height. Attractive. 
BERRYER (Lemoine) Semi-double. Clear 11% to 2 ft., $1.00 
mauve with deeper shadings of red. One ; 
of the fine early hybrids. DECAISNE ea LD) Single. Abundant 
3 to 4 ft.. $2.90 clusters of medium-size panicles which are 
M $ delicate rich blue in color. One of the very 
best. 11%4 to 2 ft., $2.00 
BUFFON (Lemoine) Single. One of the finest EMILE LEMOINE (Lemoine) Double. 
of the very early hybrids. Attractive mauve- Large open clusters with medium-size 
pink. Panicles large and loose. panicles. Attractive rose to pink flowers. 
Z2:to 3 .ft54Gl755132tor4 tte oZ00 Fine. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00 
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