EARLY AND] LATLE HY BIclDs 


Diversifolia Hybrids (S. diversifolia) 
A cross between the lilac species S. pinnatifolia and S. oblata giraldi origi- 
nated by the late William H. Judd of the Arnold Arboretum. 
NOUVEAU (Upton 1944) Single. We grew this plant from seed received 
from Mr. Judd. Buds daphne pink; blossoms pinkish lilac; clusters broad, 
dense, rounded, borne in great profusion all over the top of the bush. Ex- 
tremely fragrant. Blooms very early. Growth habit vigorous and graceful. 
Foliage lacy, strikingly diversified, turns a beautiful shade of gold bronze in 
autumn. (See Illus. p. 17). A real novelty. 
Chinensis Hybrids (S. chinensis) 
A cross between the Common Lilac, S. vulgaris, and the Persian Lilac, 
S. persica. Originated in the Botanic Garden at Rouen, France. By far the 
best known hybrid type. Also called S. rothomagensis or Rouen Lilac, and still 
widely sold under the completely erroneous name of ‘‘Persian Lilac.” (The 
real Persian Lilac, S. persica, is described on p. 19). 
S. CHINENSIS (1796) Single. A big, broad, symmetrical shrub with dense, 
twiggy branches and narrow, divided leaves; literally covered with massive 
showy blooms of reddish purple flowers. Extremely vigorous. 
S. CHINENSIS ALBA (Before 1885) Single. A white form of S. chinensis. 
Prestonia Hybrids (S. prestoniae) 
A race originating from crosses between two Chinese species, S. reflexa 
and S. villosa, first made by Miss Isabella Preston of Ottawa in the 1920’s. 
These are big, vigorous, open-growing, broad-leaved shrubs that bloom about 
two weeks after the French Hybrids. All flowers are single. 
AUDREY (Preston before 1940) Graceful, open panicles; buds rosy mauve; 
blossoms delicate mauve-pink. A profuse and dependable bloomer. 
CORAL (Preston 1937). A second generation Prestonia of great promise. 
Clusters broad, open, symmetrical; buds rich coral; blooms creamy coral-pink. 
Coloring not unlike Lucie Baltet; fragrance similar to white clover. 
HIAWATHA (Skinner 1932) Buds deep red; flowers rich mauve; clusters 
dense, cylindrical. Young leaves attractively veined with dark red. A very 
brilliant, showy sort. 
ISABELLA (Preston 1927) Long, airy panicles of cool pink flowers. Buds a 
richer, deeper shade. A variety of genuine elegance and refinement. The best 
known Prestonia Hybrid. 
All of our lilacs are grown on their own roots 
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