FRENCH HYBRIDS 
has produced the majority of really outstanding French Hybrids, 
although fine types have originated in Germany, Belgium, the Nether- 
lands and the United States. French Hybrids come from the Common 
Lilac, and have been produced by patiently crossing and recrossing its 
ever-increasing forms. 
ADELAIDE DUNBAR (Dunbar 1917) 
Double. Very dark; long, open spikes of violet-red blossoms; buds 
deep maroon. Young leaves tinged with dark red. Neat, symmetri- 
cal growth habit. One of the darkest lilacs in cultivation. (Illus. p. 4) 
ALPHONSE LAVALLEE (Lemoine 1885) 
Double. Big panicles filled with feathery florets resembling tiny 
stars. Rich lavender, shading to violet. Broad, very well shaped 
and extremely sturdy. Unusually profuse and dependable bloomer. 
ASSESSIPPI. See Early Hybrids, p. 14. 
BELLE DE NANCY (Lemoine 1891) 
Double. Flowers bright lilac rose with conspicuous white centers. 
Long, compact trusses. Makes a broad, bushy shrub; very vigorous. 
BLEUATRE (Baltet before 1897) 
Single. A tall, slender, graceful, robust variety. Noticeably bluish 
when in full bloom, with contrasting rose colored buds. 
BUFFON. See Early Hybrids, p. 14. 
CAPITAINE BALTET (Lemoine 1919) 
Single. Extremely showy; enormous cupped florets of imperial 
purple with conspicuous contrasting yellow anthers. Strong, bushy 
grower. Cut flowers keep unusually well. 
CAPITAINE PERRAULT (Lemoine 1925) 
Double. Big, imposing clusters of exceptionally large flowers; bright 
rosy mauve. Comes into bloom quite late. 
CHARLES JOLY (Lemoine 1896) 
Double. Long, erect, compactly filled spikes of deep crimson violet; 
very striking even from a considerable distance. Growth habit 
slender, upright, symmetrical. Very hardy. (Illus. p. 9) 
CHARLES X (Before 1830) 
Single. Dark red buds and reddish violet blossoms. One of the most 
prolific bloomers that we have. Broad, bushy, extremely vigorous. 
(Many different forms have been sold under the name Charles X. Our propagating stock is from 
the most authentic source in the United States—The Arnold Arboretum.) 
All of our lilacs are grown on their own roots 
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