New Lilac A. M. Brand 
(Originated by A. M. Brand) 
This Lilac is a single, with panicles of immense size and borne 
in profusion. The color is a beautiful rich rose-red. The plant 
is strong and healthy. One little Lilac about 4 feet high stood 
at the end of a row. It was the only one we allowed to bloom 
and it created a sensation during our Lilac show. Visitors were 
amazed to see such a small bush literally covered with large 
panicles that almost hid the foliage. We counted 27 great blooms 
that were open at one time. 
Sturdy, 2-3 ft. plants, all Own Root, $15.00, prepaid. 
lO Extra Fine Lilacs 
We have enough stock of the following varieties to offer them this 
spring. Whether we can suppy these varieties in the fall depends 
largely upon our spring sales. If you decide to make a planting in 
the fall, please write us before ordering any from this list. 
Prices for the following Lilacs in a 
Strong 2 to 3-foot grade: 
Each $5.00; Any 5 for $22.00; 
All 10 for $40.00 
ALL PREPAID 
AMI SCHOTT. A double magnificent cobalt-blue. 
CAPT. BALTET. Enormous trusses of rosy purple. A favorite single. 
EDITH CAVELL. Another fine double creamy white classed as one of 
the two best. 
FIRMAMENT. One of the very finest single light blues. 
MAURICE BARRES. A striking single azure-lilac. 
MISS ELLEN WILLMOTT. One of the two best white varieties. 
MME. ANTOINE BUCHNER. A tall late blooming pinkish white dou- 
ble. One of the best. 
MONGE. A double brilliant deep rich red. 
PAUL THIRION. A splendid double claret-rose. 
RUHM VON HORSTENSTEIN. A fine single reddish purple. Exception- 
ally free blooming. 
We are not listing any Lilacs in a 3 to 4-ft. grade as stock 
is extremely scarce. However, we will use this larger size in place 
of the 2 to 3-ft. grade if stock is available. Order early. 
Our Lilac Display 
If you wish to see one of the finest displays of French Lilacs 
in the country come to our nursery the last two weeks in May. 
You will see panicles of French Lilacs that actually measure 13 
inches in length. Our Persian hedge is well worth driving many 
miles to see. Our grounds are always open to visitors. At this 
same time you will also see hundreds of varieties of Iris in full 
bloom. We believe we have one of the greatest Lilac collections 
in the world. 4 
Many people bring their cameras and take pictures of our 
Lilacs in their natural colors. Always bring a pair of old shoes 
along. 
Rothomagensis 
Often called The Improved Persian. 
Generally in bloom the last 2 
weeks in May. 
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A Section of Our Persian Hedge in Bloom 
Good jor Al Sectiaws 
of the Country 
The above illustration is a picture of our Persian Hedge grow 
ing in its natural form on our nursery grounds. You will note that the 
hedge is literally covered with bloom from the ground up and it is 
truly a wonderful sight to see. People drive here for miles around just 
to see this hedge when it is in bloom the latter part of May. 
In good soil the Persian Lilac attains a height of about 12 feet and 
a spread of the same. In poorer soils it grows from 8 to 10 feet. 
By careful trimming it can be kept down to from 6 to 7 feet and 
still bloom well. 
The Persian Lilac grown as a hedge also makes a wonderful wind- 
break for city lots in the colder, windier sections of the country. It 
will make the growing of the more tender perennials and shrubs much 
easier and moves the possibility of growing such things from 100 to 200 
miles further north than they otherwise could be grown. 
We have often been asked to explain the difference between the 
French and the so-called Persian. The Persian is somewhat later in 
blooming. The branches are willowy and not stiff like the French. The 
foliage is smaller and more dense. The plant blooms from the 
ground up. 
For a number of years we were able to supply the Persian in both 
light and deep pink. This year we have only the deep pink and only 
~a limited number of these. Order early if you wish stock. 
Specimen Plants In Deep Pink Only 
Select 2 to 3-ft. plants, Each $1.50; 10 for $13.50 
Select 18 to 24-in. plants, Each $1.25; 10 for $11.00 
All Prepaid in U. S. 
Lewiston, Maine 
October 6, 1952 
“Our hedge of PERSIANS, 300 ft. around the house, is a thing of great 
beauty in the spring and hundreds come to see it. 
“So many of my friends all over New England have become interested 
in Lilacs after seeing ours and I give them your name, for all but six of 
our Lilacs are Brand Lilacs.” MRS. S. F. 
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