FRENCH HYBRIDS 
MONGE (Lemoine 1913) 
Single. Huge clusters of brilliant imperial purple flowers that hold 
their color unusually well and turn to deep violet as they fade. 
Florets very large, noticeably cupped. An outstandingly prolific 
bloomer. Neat, symmetrical growth habit. One of the showiest, 
most richly colored and most satisfying French Hybrids. (Illus. 
p. 13) 
MRS. W. E. MARSHALL (Havemeyer 1924) 
Single. A tidy shrub, with a profusion of long, pyramidal trusses of 
deep purplish crimson flowers that stay lovely a remarkably long 
time. An elegant, refined and very ornamental variety. 
NECKER. See Early Hybrids, p. 14. 
OLIVIER DE SERRES (Lemoine 1909) 
Double. Magnificent panicles of extra large florets; deep bluish 
violet with delicate lavender markings. Famed for its richly ornate 
blooms. 
PAUL. DESCHANEL (Lemoine 1924) 
Double. An early-blooming type. Exceptionally big, showy clusters 
of lilac rose blossoms with unusually broad petals; carmine buds. 
PAUL THIRION (Lemoine 1915) 
Double. Buds claret red; flowers carmine pink to lilac pink; when 
partly open, trusses resemble clusters of rosebuds. Rather low, 
spreading growth habit. Strikingly beautiful; very popular. (Illus. 
Deel) 
PERLE VON STUTTGART (Pfitzer 1910) 
Double. Handsome, perfectly globular florets shade from lilac rose 
to rich pink; buds deep carmine. Exquisitely fragrant. Slender; 
stately. One of the rarest French Hybrids in cultivation. (Illus. p. 9) 
PRESIDENT GREVY (Lemoine 1886) 
Double. Great panicles of cobalt blue blossoms. A tall, rapid, very 
lusty grower. A best seller for over 60 years. (Illus. p. 4) 
PRESIDENT LINCOLN (Dunbar 1917) 
Single. Considered the bluest lilac in commerce; flowers clear Wedg- 
wood blue. Airy, graceful, open clusters. Grows fast and vigorously. 
Blooms early. (Illus. p. 13) 
PRESIDENT LOUBET (Lemoine 1910) 
Double. An early bloomer that still looks attractive when many 
later blooming lilacs have faded. Blossoms prolifically year after 
year. Dense trusses of dazzling crimson purple flowers; buds bright 
claret red. Very vigorous; neat, refined growth habit. (Illus. p. 13) 
All of our lilacs are grown on their own roots 
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