Plant Patent No. 768 
When we started breeding lilacs many years ago one impelling reason was the 
extreme scarcity or almost total absence of good varieties in certain color tones. One 
of the outstanding examples of this lack was a pure toned single pink. So from the 
first we were continually working in hope of being able to breed one. Our expectations 
were amply realized in this variety which we have named 
Esther Staley 
in memory of an outstanding horticulturist and nurserywoman who until her recent 
death lived at Riverbank, Calif. Buds are red; flowers are single, moderately large and 
pure pink (H.C.C. soft Neyron Rose 623 /2) making a delightful contrast when the large 
clusters are partially expanded. During the several years it was being tested we dis- 
played cut flowers at some of our lilac shows where they always elicited very favorable 
comment. Blooming time is mid-season, shortly after the really early varieties. The 
plant is healthy and has remarkable vigor. As a matter of record we will add that 
it is a seedling of Mme. F. Morel and shows some indications of being a hybrid but we 
are uncertain on that point. (So far as we know, and our large collection gives ample 
opportunity to judge, this is the only genuinely pink lilac introduced to date). Custo- 
mers east of the Rocky Mountains who wish this variety will please write Wayside 
Gardens Co., Mentor, Ohio. 
Only a few plants are available here. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00; 1% to 2 ft., $4.00. 
ASSORTED NAMED VARIETIES 
We still have a wide assortment of varieties and sizes but numbers are too small to 
justify a detailed list. There are three price groups but we quote only the medium schedule: 
4 to 5 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50; 2to3 ft., $2.50; 1% to 2 ft.,$2:00; 1to1% ft., $1.50. 
We suggest that you order by color and leave selection of varieties to us. If you want 
particular varieties, just order that way and say whether we may, if necessary, substitute 
nearest kind available. For convenience all will be priced as above. 
The last issue of Garden Aristocrats to describe varieties fully was 1941, but a fair 
amount of information can be had from G. A. ’42 and ’43. 



Our Annual Lilac Show 
will be held as usual at the nursery in April, including at least 
one Sunday. Notice of dates will be sent by postcard to all on 
our mailing list within about 100 miles from San Jose. Upon 
request we will send card to any address. Many other uncom- 
mon and beautiful items will also be on display. 
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Magnolias 
We doubtless have the best commercial collection of Oriental Magnolias in this 
country and are adding several of the newest and rarest by importation. Part II offers 
some very fine kinds but stock is limited. We have one described previously but once: 
M. wilsoni, WILSON MAGNOLIA (5). Could be described as a glorified M. 
parviflora having much larger snow white flowers with crimson column aris- 
ing in center. Fragrance is intense and delightful. As the flowers hang from 
the branches the plant is best trained in tree form so they may be viewed 
from below. It blooms in late spring or early summer on new wood so does 
not set winter flower buds. Flowers are remarkable in having as many as 
8 or more petals together with 3 “tepals” (petaloid sepals). Balled 2 to 3 ft., 
$10:0075144 10.2 ft. o12.007 1) t0.146 f£t..$10,00: 
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