ALPHONSE LAVALLEE. D. Blue. Tall, robust growing; makes a very 
shapely bush. Panicles long, broad, shapely, and compact. Opens an 
intense blue, but as the florets develop it changes to a beautiful shade 
of lavender. Splendid sort. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
BERRYER. S. D. A beautiful clear mauve with deeper shadings toward 
red. One of the very choicest of the early hybrids; distinctly dif- 
ferent; also the latest of these early hybrids. We like this variety 
very much, 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
BUFFON. S. The very earliest of the early hybrids. Individual florets 
large and of fine substance. We think Buffon very choice. Color is 
a rich delicate mauve-pink of the finest quality. Panicles very large. 
We wish to impress upon our customers that if they are looking for 
a pure single pink, Buffon will not disappoint them. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 
CAPITAINE BALTET. S. Enormous trusses of single flowers of the 
greatest size. A uniform deep pink-lavender. A comparatively new 
variety not widely distributed, but which by Lilac connoisseurs is 
pronounced one of Lemoine’s best singles. It is one of the most 
profuse bloomers of all, the bush sometimes being almost hidden by 
the great panicles. This is classed among the twelve or fifteen best 
of all Lilacs. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
CHARLES JOLY. D. Purple-red. One of the best of the double dark 
reds. Bush medium both in size and height, limbs growing very up- 
right. Rather large blooms, held erect well above the foliage; very 
striking. 2 to 3 ft, $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 
CHARLES X. S. One of the older varieties that is still in great demand 
because of its profuse blooming qualities and also because it is one 
of the very best varieties of all for cut flowers. Blooms will stand 
perfect in water for a full week. A deep rose-red. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
CONTROL OF PESTS 
PESTS: Oystershell scale and the Lilac borer are about the only énemies of the 
Lilac. For oystershell scale use as a spray either lime-sulphur or an oil spray. Use 
liquid lime-sulphur in preference to dry at the rate of 1 part to 7 parts water, or 
if the oil spray is used, then at the rate of 1 part to 15 parts water. In using the 
oil spray be sure the sprayer is thoroughly cleaned out before putting in the oil. 
Lime-sulphur spray should be applied just as the buds are beginning to show green, 
while the oil spray should be used just before the buds show any green. 
The LILAC BORER is best handled by prevention. If bushes are kept well cul- 
tivated and growing, there is but little borer trouble. Where the borer is at work, 
he may be taken and killed by running a small wire into the hole and twisting it 
around to accomplish this. One can also shoot carbon bisulphide into the furrow 
of the borer with a mcdicine or fountain pen dropper; then plug up the entrance 
with putty or gum, Don’t wait until this destructive worm has destroyed a part of 
your Lilac bush. 
DECAISNE. S. We think a great deal of this Lilac. It is most refined 
in every way. Nice bush with clean foliage; large panicles very nicely 
formed, and many of them. A very delicate true rich blue. Rated by 
many as the best. For real refinement in color this would, without 
doubt, be rated as one of the best of the single light blues. 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
DE MIRIBEL. S. Dark bluish violet. This is by far the darkest of all 
our Lilacs. It is always admired by those who see it in bloom in our 
nursery because it is so distinct in color from all the others. It is one 
of the choicest in the entire line. Panicles rather slender, long, com- 
pact, and upright. Very noticeable. This is one blue you should 
really have. You will note we often have to omit this fine variety 
from our list as the demand is greater than our supply. A late variety. 
2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
DE SAUSSURE. D. Medium sized, compact, slender spike. Buds open 
deep wine-red with touches of white in the points of the petals, giv- 
ing the bloom an interesting effect. As the flower develops it fades 
to a deep rose color. This is a red that is admired by all who see it. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
EDITH CAVELL. D. A very showy, creamy white; buds suffused cream 
and pale sulphur. Panicles extra large, long and cone-shaped. This 
Lilac is as large and as fine as Miss Ellen Willmott, but is a different 
type of flower. Ellen Willmott is more compact and perfect in form 
while the panicle of Edith Cavell is a trifle more open and more lace- 
like in effect. The individual florets are a trifle larger than those of 
Ellen Willmott. Every fine collection should have both. They are 
the two great double white Lilacs and it is difficult to choose between 
the two. 2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
EDMOND BOSSIER. S. This is a new single red or red-purple that 
pleases us very, very much. It is the latest of the single reds except 
possibly Volcan, and it is so exceedingly soft and rich that we class 
it as a “must have” Lilac. The above was written some 4 years ago. 
Since then our Lilacs have given us 4 years more of bloom. Our show 
bushes are 4 years older. This Lilac has grown in favor. So far there 
are 3 greatest reds: Congo, medium deep red; Monge, brilliant deep 
red: and Edmond Bossier, deep dark purple-red. One is as good as the 
oth@r but they all differ much in shade. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
ETNA. S. Another fine single which is very scarce and seldom listed. 
One of the most brilliant reds of all Lilacs, coming into bloom late 
in the Lilac season. A very showy variety. One of the recent intro- 
ductions. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
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FIRMAMENT. S. A new variety that we are not able to offer year after 
year. This year we have a limited quantity of this fine single blue 
which we believe stands right at the top among all good Lilacs. The 
panicle is large, loosely arranged, extremely dainty, and of a beauti- 
ful shade of light blue void of any trace of pink. A “must have” in 
any fine collection. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
GEHEIMRAT SINGLEMARK. S. A very deep blue-purple. This is a 
very dark Lilac. The long, upright panicles are made up of many 
small lobes that add to the attractiveness of the flower. The plant is 
tall and upright growing. A good variety. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
HENRI MARTIN. D. This beautiful blue-lavender, with its extremely 
long, graceful panicles is a variety we do not hesitate to recommend 
to anyone who wishes the best in Lilacs. Our show plants of Henri 
Martin are right by the path as we go from the office to the trial 
fields beyond. We pass it many times a day when it is in bloom and 
we always stop and marvel at its beauty. A Lilac of most beautiful 
form, with large individual florets and with panicles often measuring 
13 inches in length. 2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
HIPPOLYTE MARINGER. D. Taken one year after another this is 
probably the largest of all Lilacs. Reverse of petals while in the bud 
are a deep violet-blue opening into an immense truss of lacelike petals 
in a delightful blending of pink and delicate shades of blue and violet. 
We always classify this as one of the sensations of the Lilac world. 
2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
HUGO DE VRIES. S. One of the good Lilacs among the newer and 
better sorts, coming to us from Holland. This variety has long, 
slender, graceful panicles in a soft shade of dark red-purple. 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
JACQUES CALOT. S. Here is one of the most pleasing and satisfactory 
of all pink Lilacs: Always a very heavy bloomer. The bush is literally 
covered with fair sized, nicely shaped panicles composed of florets 
of great size. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 
. de MESSEMAKER. S. A tall, strong growing bush with heavy dark 
foliage. Trusses long, upright, pyramidal and in great profusion. 
Single florets very large. Color, which lasts a long time in the sun, is 
an intense deep, dark red-purple. Wine-red in general color effect. 
A good Lilac. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 
JEAN MACE. D. Bluish mauve. Very pretty Lilac. A tremendous 
bloomer. Immense, full panicles. It seems as though there couldn't 
be another floret crowded in. Very thrifty bush that grows erect and 
shapely, and is very ornamental even after the blooms are gone. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
JEAN MACE. D. Bluish mauve. Very pretty Lilac. A tremendous 
bloomer.. Immense. full panicles. It seems as though there couldn't 
be another floret cdowded in. Very thrifty bush that grows erect and 
shapely, and is very ornamental even after the blooms are gone. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
JULES SIMON. An erect growing variety with very clean branches and 
heavy, clean, light green foliage. Expanding buds show much bright 
intense rose. Opening truss becomes a very rich, clear, velvety light 
blue. This variety always commands attention from our visitors dur- 
ing the blooming season. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
KATHARINE HAVEMEYER. D. A splendid Lilac which we like more 
and more the longer we have it. It is always an outstanding variety 
among all our plantings. Trusses are immense, very full double, very 
rich and of a most beautiful mauve-pink. A very thrifty bush. One 
of the most persistent of bloomers. Nearly every 3- to 4-foot bush 
bloomed in the nursery row in 1938. One 4-foot plant had 18 large 
trusses and 3 small ones. 2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
LEON GAMBETTA. D. Panicles of the greatest size. Buds and re- 
verse of petals very pink, which gives the flower a general pink effect. 
Deep pink buds open into very double little roselike florets of the 
daintiest pink and lavender. We still say it is the finest of all Lilacs 
and we want to emphasize this. There are many fine Lilacs, but we 
believe this is the most beautiful of all. Z to 3 ft., $5.00 
LUCIE BALTET. S. A fine coppery old rose, entirely unlike any other 
Lilac in color. This variety is as distinct among Lilacs as the Peony, 
Walter Faxton, is among Peonies. We have tried for many years to 
propagate this fine Lilac in sufficient quantity to supply the demand, 
but we are unable to offer it year after year. Again this year we have 
about 60 fine plants to offer. We shall not be able to list it next year. 
Not available for fall. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
MACROSTACHYA. S. One of the old varieties seldom seen nowadays. 
An upright grower with clean light green foliage. Panicles rather 
slender, held upright, a very delicate pink, almost white, irregularly 
bordered with a deeper pink. This is distinct in color from all others. 
2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MARECHAL LANNES. D. One of the most sensational and choicest of 
the entire list of French Lilacs. The panicles are large and shapely, 
composed of about the largest florets found among all the Lilacs. 
Many of them are over an inch in diameter. Color of unopened buds 
is reddish violet, of the expanded florets campanula-violet. Mrs. 
Harding says of this Lilac: ““A wonderfully beautiful Lilac.” 
2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
