GARDNER’S OWN-ROOT FRENCH LILACS 
The Lilacs offered in the following list are among the best 
of the French or Hybrid Lilacs. Most of them are listed in 
the best 100 in “Lilacs for America’’. This list includes all the 
colors to be found in Lilacs today, from snowy white through 
shades of lavender and blue, pink and rose, red, purple and 
violet, some with single blossoms, others with florets as 
double as a rose. Seeing them in bloom it is hard to believe 
that they all have been developed from the old-fashioned lilac 
of grandmothers day. 
During the past 25 years we have tested a great many lilac 
varieties and we discarded all that we considered inferior. 
Every lilac we list has done very well with us over a period of 
years, and every one of them is a really fine lilac. 
Own-Root Lilacs—French Lilacs on their own roots are as 
hardy and long living as the comon lilac. They start 
quickly after transplanting and bloom early. Most sorts 
bloom well while still very small. Lilacs budded or graft- 
ed on privet are seldom satisfactory, usually they do not 
live long. All plants offered by us are growing on their 
own roots, good husky plants that will do well. 
Fall is the best time to plant lilacs, though spring plant- 
ing is satisfactory if done before growth starts. 
Lilacs will do well in a sunny location in any good, well- 
drained sweet soil. Give them lime if the soil is acid. 
Fertilize with manure or commercial fertilizer. Watering 
them during dry spells is very beneficial, but remember, 
lilacs will not grow in low, wet places. 
The letter immediately following each lilac name indicates 
whether the florets are double or single. S. indicates 
single florets; D. double. The color following the letter 
indicates the general color effect of the blooms. 
ADELAIDE DUNBAR. D. dark red. A rich, bright shade. 
Very fine 2 to 3 ft. $2.00; 3 to 4 ft. $3.00 
BELLE DE NANCY. D. lilac rose in large showy clusters. 
Medium height bush. 
2 to 3 ft. $1.25; 3 to 4 ft. $1.75; 4 to 5 ft. $2.50 
CHARLES JOLY. D. deep purple-red. One of the best dark 
red doubles. Showy and fine, an old favorite. 
2 to 3 ft. $1.25; 3 to 4 ft. $1.75; 4 to 5 ft. $2.50 
CHARLES X. S. deep rose red. Very large clusters and a 
heavy bloomer. Good for cutting. 
18 to 24 in. $.75; 2 to 3 ft. $1.25; 3 to 4 ft. $1.75 
CHRISTOPHE COLOMB. S. lavender blue, buds tipped pink. 
Dwarf, compact bush. 
18 to 24 in. $1.75; 2 to 3 ft. $2.50; 3 to 4 ft. $4.00 
