
**Lilaes, 
False blue, 
White, 
Purple, 
Colour of 
lilac... 
You are 
everywhere... 
A reticent 
flower, 
A curiously 
clear-cut, 
candid 
flower, 
Standing 
beside clean 
doorways, 
Friendly to 
a house-cat 
and a pair 
of spectacles, 
Making poetry 
out of a 
bit of 
moonlight 
Anda 
hundred 
or two 
sharp 
blossoms.”’ 
From ‘‘Lilacs’’ by Amy Lowell, appearing 
in What’s O'Clock, and used by permis- 
sion of Houghton Mifflin Company, 
publishers. 
This catalog tells you about lilacs 
in general and our lilacs in particular. 
If it fails to solve all of your lilac problems, 
however, don’t hesitate to write us. All 
letters receive courteous attention. 
All of our lilacs are guaranteed true 
to name. Our propagating stock comes 
from the most authentic sources, many 
plants having been received direct from 
their originators. All have been checked for 
authenticity with meticulous care. Every 
precaution is taken to avoid any mix-up of 
varieties when taking material for propaga- 
tion and when planting out in the field. 
We constantly strive to grow only 
the best varieties, offering lilac lovers the 
cream of the world’s originations. We are 
constantly acquiring new varieties for ob- 
servation, in order to continue to have the 
latest and best in lilacs. 
All of our lilacs are grown on their 
own roots. None are budded or grafted. 
As a result our plants look better, grow 
better, and stand up better under adverse 
conditions. Please note the illustration on 
the back cover of this catalog. 
Growing lilacs entirely on their 
own roots without resorting to bud- 
ding or grafting is a slow, painstaking 
process, but it is the only way to produce 
top quality stock. Because there are varie- 
ties very difficult to propagate in this way, 
some kinds are often in short supply. 
When a variety is sold out, we start 
a Waiting List. If you want your name on 
the list for a given variety, just let us know. 
No cash deposit is required. We notify you 
when stock is available. You are then free 
to order if you wish, but you are not obli- 
gated to do so. 
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