
Edith Cavell 
One should study a Lilac variety over a period of several years before passing final judgment 
upon ‘t. We were not so much impressed with Edith Cavell over other double whites until we 
had it blooming on well established plants. Then it began to show its true worth. There is only 
one other double white that in our estimation compares with it and that is Miss Elen Willmott. 
But there is a difference between the two. Willmott is later, more compact, and a shorter truss. 
Edith Cavell is longer in truss, more open, and slightly tinted cream, while Willmott is pure white. 
There is no better double white. As a rule we run short of this Lilac before the season is over. 
Better order early to be sure of getting this variety. 
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