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FRENCH LILACS 
These lilacs were grafted in February 1952, and planted in field rows the same 
Spring. After the first year in the field, they were cut back so as to induce branching 
the second growing season. Most of these lilacs have 2 to 5 branches and are on 
their roots. 
YOU CAN’T BUY MORE CAREFULLY GROWN LILACS. 
8-10 Inch .40 18-24 Inch -70 
10-12 Inch .50 2-216 Feet -80 
12-18 Inch -60 214-3 Feet .90 
(Sold in multiples of 10) 
2 Year Field Grafts 
SYRINGA PERSICA LACINIATA 
Cut leaf form of Persian Lilac. Very attractive shrub of rather drooping habit. 
Flowers are light pink and very graceful. Late bloomer. 
12-18 Inch 
18-24 Inch 
2-216 Feet 
SYRINGA VULGARIS BERRYER 
This exceptional variety of Lilac is a prolific bloomer. Its double blossoms are a 
clear mauve in color and appear quite early in the season. 
12-18 Inch 
18-24 Inch 
2-214 Feet 
SYRINGA VULGARIS CHAS. JOLY 
This is a middle season bloomer. Though the trusses are very small they bloom 
very heavily. The buds are a rich dark color that open to a bright crimson. 
10-12 Inch 
12-18 Inch 
18-24 Inch 
SYRINGA VULGARIS CONGO 
This Lilac produces a deep, wine red, single blossom that is distinctive for its 
large size. The Congo consistently grows and blooms better than most others. 
10-12 Inch 
12-18 Inch 
SYRINGA VULGARIS DECAISNE 
This variety produces very distinct and large, clear azure blue trusses. The 
individual florets are single, and bloom the heaviest in midseason. 
10-12 Inch 
12-18 Inch 
18-24 Inch 
