Sunday, April 12, 2009

Lilac bush?

I cut my lillac bush back last fall,it was about 15 ft.and i cut it down to about 3.ft.because it was just kind of going everywhere.The person that recommended i cut it said that there very resiliant and it will not harm the bush,now with spring approching im having some regrets because i did a pretty good hack job on it. Will it bloom this year?did i make a mistake by cutting it so low?

Lilac bush?
Your friend was right,lilacs are very hardy.when cutting back apple trees,lilacs and such,it should be done while the tree or brush is dormant,such as late fall, winter.It will be less shocking to the tree.You should still get blossoms this summer,but next year will be a boomer year for you.make sure to feed your trees in the fall before you cut back ,so they will have nutrients when they wake up to the shock of a pruning and it will give them a refreshing start to the new season.Enjoy your lilacs,i know i always do.
Reply:Really you should have only cut one-third of the branches - that%26#039;s about all the foliage a plant can stand to lose and still be able to come back.





Keep your fingers crossed, it may come back, but it will be slow! When I was a newbie I let a friend chop down my biggest hydrangea and it%26#039;s still coming back slowly.
Reply:Only time will tell. Where I am people never cut off more than 1/3. Both in height and width.



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Lilac bushes?

do you HAVE to plant them in the ground for the first couple of years if they%26#039;re small or can they thrive in a planter?


the reason i ask is, we rent and the last house we lived at we bought a bush and we%26#039;ve moved. i don%26#039;t want to end up investing in another bush only to move again without it.


thanks

Lilac bushes?
i bought a lilac tree and when i moved i took my tree with me.i do not think you can leave it in a pot i think you need to put it in the ground.just if you move take it with you.
Reply:I think if you put it in the ground, you can always dig up the roots and move it to the next place.
Reply:i moved a lilac bush twice,once in 1982 and then again last year and it is fine
Reply:If you get a large enough pot, and have adequate drainage it should be fine. You want to create the ideal conditions in the pot just as you would if it was in a garden. They do not like their roots wet for a long time, try to keep ph arout 6-7 and add a bit of wood ash from time to time. High nitrogen fertilizers will produce poor blooms.The taller the pot the better because they like to set deep roots.
Reply:Unless you are going to move before winter,you have to plant it in the fall! Because the roots will freeze in the pot on top of the ground!! When they are planted,belive it or not!! The roots are insulated!! But if you take care of it,you can enjoy it all summer long,in the pot!!! Hope I helped you out!! Dave.
Reply:Put it in a container. It will survive fine in the winter...Even if you have harsh winters. You may just need to keep upgrading the size of the pot if you do not move for years. I work landscape.
Reply:I planted a lilac and in two years it would have been to big to have in a pot. Your right about not being able to move it from a rented place. Most landlords will make a fuss. I%26#039;d go ahead and move it anyway. You can either plant grass where you take it out or plant another not to expensive bush in it%26#039;s place.



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Lilac trees have pods where the blooms were....there doesn't appear to be seeds in them.?

Is the whole pod a seed? If we plant these, will we get knew trees? Thanks for any help.

Lilac trees have pods where the blooms were....there doesn%26#039;t appear to be seeds in them.?
popular way to grow new bushes is too take small shoots from an existing plant. Select shoots which are one to two feet tall. Look for good root systems. Dig deeply to extract as much of the root as possible. The main root will be attached to the mother plant. Use clippers to cut it from the main bush. Plant the new shoot in the location you have selected. Add compost to the soil before planting. Plant three to five shoots in each area. Water thoroughly. Like all transplants, the survival rate is higher if transplanted in cooler weather. Keep the soil around your transplant moist, but not water-logged.





You can also grow Lilacs from seed, although this is an exceedingly uncommon approach. At the end of the season, you can harvest the seed from the dead flowers after they have dried, but before they fall out of the seed pods onto the ground. Growing from seed takes time and patience. Most gardeners don%26#039;t want to wait four to five years to see the first lilac blossoms.



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Lilac Uggs?

UGGly?


Also, do you think I should buy a pair, or are they TOO in and I should wait a while?

Lilac Uggs?
they are cute but can be tacky with the wrong clothing choices
Reply:I%26#039;ve always stuck to my opinion of Ugg boots = Uggly.
Reply:Uggs are cute and super comfy. i would buy them in a more practical color such as chocolate or tan. that way you could wear them with anything.
Reply:That sounds really cute, but I am not sure how practical they will be unless you have a great deal of clothes that look good with them.
Reply:i think all uggs are hideous. but they are so comfy! i think theyre worth the buy but not lilac. i like the chocolate ones.
Reply:Ugg boots are for bogans. You needed to have lived in Australia in the 80%26#039;s to know how boganish they are (they are originally from here) I can%26#039;t believe Americans like them, 20 years after bogans started wearing them in OZ. They were never in unless you were a bogan. Next you guys will make the moccasin trendy.





From Wikipedia:


In Australia, bogans and members of related subcultures are generally the only people who wear them in public. Most other Australians only wear ugg boots around the house, or at the most trips no further than the local corner shop, although recent fashion interest has given them more exposure.





Bogan is a derogatory Australian slang term for somebody who is perceived as being an unfashionable %26quot;lower-class%26quot; person and living in deprived urban areas.





Not trying to be mean, but when I think of ugg boots I am taken back to the 80%26#039;s. It%26#039;s the nature of living here and seeing things from an Australian point of view.
Reply:I think you should go for it.
Reply:yeah you should. uggs are never TOO in. they are always in style even though it%26#039;s not in season.
Reply:Personally I think that the whole UGGS collection is terrible. But they are comfy =)
Reply:Uggs so trendy that they%26#039;ve become quite a statement. You%26#039;re either the type that wears Uggs and loves trends for just being trends, or the type that hates Uggs and rejects the idea that something%26#039;s cool just because everybody else is wearing it. You probably know which one you are, and if you like Uggs you may as well get them!





If anything if you wait awhile they might become too out of style to wear, that%26#039;s what happens to things that become too popular too suddenly (eg, bathrobe-sweaters... remember those?).





So if you like Uggs, get them now while they are at their %26quot;coolest.%26quot;
Reply:well i think uggs are sorta well...UGGly as you said. But...if you wait a while untill they are kinda out of style then you could bring them back and it would be cool. lol :]



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Lilac bushes are they the same as syringa?

Yes

Lilac bushes are they the same as syringa?
no these are two different spieces
Reply:I%26#039;ll back that up - it%26#039;s a definite %26#039;Yes%26#039;
Reply:Yep . Common Lilac is Syringa vulgaris





Japanese Tree Lilac - Syringa reticulata


Littleleaf Lilac - Syringa microphylla


Meyer Lilac - Syringa meyeri


Manchurian Lilac - Syringa patula


Late Lilac - Syringa villosa


Early Flowering Lilac - Syringa x hyacinthiflora


Chinese Lilac - Syringa x chinensis


Persian Lilac - Syringa x persica








There are some other more obscure ones , but all of the commonly avaible ones are varieties of those listed above .


Why do you ask ? Is there some larger question that you are trying to answer?
Reply:Syringia is the lilac genus and contains about 20 species, probably including %26quot;bush%26quot; ;-)



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Is it possible for healthy, fragrant lilac bushes to grow here in the S.F. Bay area?

I suspect that the beautiful purple, fragrant lilacs I remember from my midwestern childhood were a product of the very cold winters. Is there a way to trick them into growing as profusely here in the mild climate of the bay area? Perhaps someone knows of a special variety? (preferably one that I could propogate myself.) I live on the peninsula where a winter freeze is very, very rare.

Is it possible for healthy, fragrant lilac bushes to grow here in the S.F. Bay area?
Hi Kathryn - I live in Sonoma Cty and I have three healthy, flowering lilac bushes in my yard. We might freeze overnight a handful of times during the winter, but I would think you could definitely grow a lilac well on the peninsula. Good luck!
Reply:We had a lilac bush at our East Bay home, where I grew up. It wasn%26#039;t that different from the peninsula, climatewise.





Good luck!



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How can you kill lilac bushes making it look like a natural death?

For the most part these stupid bushes are on my side of the property line, but partially on my neighbors side. I am extremely allergic to lilacs, they cause not only a stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, but they restrict my air way.


The only way I survive is to take massive doses of Benadryl and go to bed until it’s over. My neighbors feel since they planted so many of these things on our property line when we moved in, unlike NORMAL people who just put up a FENCE, I should just take Benadryl for the next 3 or 4 weeks and go to bed. Like I don’t have responsibilities – like CHILDREN!





For some reason the Bitter Sweet won’t kill them!

How can you kill lilac bushes making it look like a natural death?
pour Roundup down the stalks slowly as not to create a moat around the base of the bush


before your inconsiderate neighbors have a chance to replant, salt the ground and that should put an end to plants growing there for years.
Reply:Benadryl will of course confine you to the bed. It makes you drowsy. Take an allergy pill like Claritin that doesn%26#039;t cause drowsiness.





BTW it%26#039;s not the Lilacs. It more likely grass pollen or tree pollen that is killing you. You would be well served to see your doctor and find exactly what you are allergic to before you go killing off landscaping.
Reply:bleach, pinesol, roundup get it in the roots....it will slowly kill it..just like you want...lol thats kinda funny...and actually you can cut them if they are on your property line...there shouldnt be anything within a foot of the property line in most states..if they are on your side..cut the damn things down..tell them you cant live on allergy meds...because being so drunk from them you have to sleep sucks...tell them you will help them move them..but they arent staying there...end of story
Reply:Get a monster truck and mow those bushes down and do brodies all over their yard. That should teach those weasels for being insensitive to your needs.
Reply:call the borough or whoever is in charge of your town/city and find out what can be done
Reply:pour a bottle of weed killer on some type of somthing like that at the bottom.. if you can get close enough..



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I love lilac flowers and I am looking for poems about lilacs or at least mentioning them.?

The most famous lilac poem is Walt Whitman%26#039;s Abraham Lincoln elegy, %26quot;When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom%26#039;d%26quot;





Walt Whitman








When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom%26#039;d


1


When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom%26#039;d,


And the great star early droop%26#039;d in the western sky in the night,


I mourn%26#039;d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.





Ever-returning spring, trinity sure to me you bring,


Lilac blooming perennial and drooping star in the west,


And thought of him I love.





2


O powerful western fallen star!


O shades of night - O moody, tearful night!


O great star disappear%26#039;d - O the black murk that hides the star!


O cruel hands that hold me powerless - O helpless soul of me!


O harsh surrounding cloud that will not free my soul.





3


In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash%26#039;d palings,


Stands the lilac-bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green,


With many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with the perfume strong I love,


With every leaf a miracle - and from this bush in the dooryard,


With delicate-color%26#039;d blossoms and heart-shaped leaves of rich green,


A sprig with its flower I break.





4


In the swamp in secluded recesses,


A shy and hidden bird is warbling a song.





Solitary the thrush,


The hermit withdrawn to himself, avoiding the settlements,


Sings by himself a song.





Song of the bleeding throat,


Death%26#039;s outlet song of life, (for well dear brother I know,


If thou wast not granted to sing, thou would%26#039;st surely die.)





5


Over the breast of the spring, the land, amid cities,


Amid lanes and through old woods, where lately the violets peep%26#039;d from the


ground, spotting the gray debris,


Amid the grass in the fields each side of the lanes, passing the endless grass,


Passing the yellow-spear%26#039;d wheat, every grain from its shroud in the dark-brown


fields uprisen,


Passing the apple-tree blows of white and pink in the orchards,


Carrying a corpse to where it shall rest in the grave,


Night and day journeys a coffin.





6


Coffin that passes through lanes and streets,


Through day and night with the great cloud darkening the land,


With the pomp of the inloop%26#039;d flags with the cities draped in black,


With the show of the States themselves as of crepe-veil%26#039;d women standing,


With processions long and winding and the flambeaus of the night,


With the countless torches lit, with the silent sea of faces and the unbared heads,


With the waiting depot, the arriving coffin, and the sombre faces,


With dirges through the night, with the thousand voices rising strong and solemn,


With all the mournful voices of the dirges pour%26#039;d around the coffin,


The dim-lit churches and the shuddering organs - where amid these you journey,


With the tolling bells%26#039; perpetual clang,


Here, coffin that slowly passes,


I give you a sprig of lilac.





7


(Nor for you, for one alone,


Blossoms and branches green to coffins all I bring,


For fresh as the morning, thus would I chant a song for you O sane and sacred


death.





All over bouquets of roses,


O death, I cover you with roses and early lilies,


But mostly and now the lilac that blooms the first,


Copious I break, I break the sprigs from the bushes,


With loaded arms I come, pouring for you,


For you and the coffins all of you, O death.)





8


O western orb sailing the heaven,


Now I know what you must have meant as a month since I walk%26#039;d,


As I walk%26#039;d in silence the transparent shadowy night,


As I saw you had something to tell as you bent to me night after night,


As you droop%26#039;d from the sky low down as if to my side, (while the other stars


all look%26#039;d on,)


As we wander%26#039;d together the solemn night, (for something I know not what kept


me from sleep,)


As the night advanced, and I saw on the rim of the west how full you were of woe,


As I stood on the rising ground in the breeze in the cool transparent night,


As I watch%26#039;d where you pass%26#039;d and was lost in the netherward black of the night,


As my soul in its trouble dissatisfied sank, as where you sad orb,


Concluded, dropt in the night, and was gone.





9


Sing on there in the swamp,


O singer bashful and tender, I hear your notes, I hear your call,


I hear, I come presently, I understand you,


But a moment I linger, for the lustrous star has detain%26#039;d me,


The star my departing comrade holds and detains me.





10


O how shall I warble myself for the dead one there I loved?


And how shall I deck my soul for the large sweet soul that has gone?


And what shall my perfume be for the grave of him I love?





Sea-winds blown from the east and west,


Blown from the Eastern sea and blown from the Western sea, till there on the


prairies meeting,


These and with these and the breath of my chant,


I%26#039;ll perfume the grave of him I love.





11


O what shall I hang on the chamber walls?


And what shall the pictures be that I hang on the walls,


To adorn the burial-house of him I love?





Pictures of growing spring and farms and homes,


With the Fourth-month eve at sundown, and the gray smoke lucid and bright,


With floods of the yellow gold of the gorgeous, indolent, sinking sun, burning,


expanding the air,


With the fresh sweet herbage under foot, and the pale green leaves of the trees


prolific,


In the distance of the flowing glaze, the breast of the river, with a wind-dapple


here and there,


With ranging hills on the banks, with many a line against the sky, and shadows,


And the city at hand with dwellings so dense, and stacks of chimneys,


And all the scenes of life and the workshops, and the workmen homeward


returning.





12


Lo, body and soul - this land,


My own Manhattan with spires, and the sparkling and hurrying tides, and the


ships,


The varied and ample land, the South and the North in the light, Ohio%26#039;s shores


and flashing Missouri,


And ever the far-spreading prairies cover%26#039;d with grass and corn.





Lo, the most excellent sun so calm and haughty,


The violet and purple morn with just-felt breezes,


The gentle soft-born measureless light,


The miracle spreading bathing all, the fulfill%26#039;d noon,


The coming eve delicious, the welcome night and the stars,


Over my cities shining all, enveloping man and land.





13


Sing on, sing on, you gray-brown bird,


Sing from the swamps, the recesses, pour your chant from the bushes,


Limitless out of the dusk, out of the cedars and pines.





Sing on dearest brother, warble your reedy song,


Loud human song, with voice of uttermost woe.





O liquid and free and tender!


O wild and loose to my soul - O wondrous singer!


You only I hear - yet the star holds me, (but will soon depart,)


Yet the lilac with mastering odor holds me.





14


Now while I sat in the day and look%26#039;d forth,


In the close of the day with its light and the fields of spring, and the farmers


preparing their crops,


In the large unconscious scenery of my land with its lakes and forests,


In the heavenly aerial beauty, (after the perturb%26#039;d winds and storms,)


Under the arching heavens of the afternoon swift passing, and the voices of


children and women,


The many-moving sea-tides, and I saw the ships how they sail%26#039;d,


And the summer approaching with richness, and the fields all busy with labor,


And the infinite separate houses, how they all went on, each with its meals and


minutia of daily usages,


And the streets how their throbbings throbb%26#039;d, and the cities pent - lo, then


and there,


Falling upon them all and among them all, enveloping me with the rest,


Appear%26#039;d the cloud, appear%26#039;d the long black trail,


And I knew death, its thought, and the sacred knowledge of death.





Then with the knowledge of death as walking one side of me,


And the thought of death close-walking the other side of me,


And I in the middle as with companions, and as holding the hands of companions,


I fled forth to the hiding receiving night that talks not,


Down to the shores of the water, the path by the swamp in the dimness,


To the solemn shadowy cedars and the ghostly pines so still.





And the singer so shy to the rest receiv%26#039;d me,


The gray-brown bird I know received us comrades three,


And he sang the carol of death, and a verse for him I love.





From deep secluded recesses,


From the fragrant cedars and the ghostly pines so still,


Came the carol of the bird.





And the charm of the carol rapt me,


As I held as if by their hands my comrades in the night,


And the voice of my spirit tallied the song of the bird.





Come lovely and soothing death,


Undulate round the world, serenely arriving, arriving,


In the day, in the night, to all, to each,


Sooner or later delicate death.





Prais%26#039;d be the fathomless universe,


For life and joy, and for objects and knowledge curious,


And for love, sweet love - but praise! praise! praise!


For the sure-enwinding arms of cool-enfolding death.





Dark mother always gliding near with soft feet,


Have none chanted for thee a chant of fullest welcome?


Then I chant it for thee, I glorify thee above all,


I bring thee a song that when thou must indeed come, come unfalteringly.





Approach strong deliveress,


When it is so, when you have taken them I joyously sing the dead,


Lost in the loving floating ocean of thee,


Laved in the flood of thy bliss, O death.





From me to thee glad serenades,


Dances for thee I propose saluting thee, adornments and feastings for thee,


And the sights of the open landscape and the high-spread sky are fitting,


And life and the fields, and the huge and thoughtful night.





The night in silence under many a star,


The ocean shore and the husky whispering wave whose voice I know,


And the soul turning to thee O vast and well-veil%26#039;d death,


And the body gratefully nestling close to thee.





Over the treetops I float thee a song,


Over the rising and sinking waves, over the myriad fields and the prairies wide,


Over the dense-packed cities and all the teeming wharves and ways,


I float this carol with joy, with joy to thee O death.





15


To the tally of my soul,


Loud and strong kept up the gray-brown bird,


With pure deliberate notes spreading filling the night.





Loud in the pines and cedars dim,


Clear in the freshness moist and the swamp-perfume,


And I with my comrades there in the night.





While my sight that was bound in my eyes unclosed,


As to long panoramas of visions.





And I saw askant the armies,


I saw as in noiseless dreams hundreds of battle-flags,


Borne through the smoke of the battles and pierced with missiles I saw them,


And carried hither and yon through the smoke and torn and bloody,


And at last but a few shreds left on the staffs, (all in silence,)


And the staffs all splinter%26#039;d and broken.





I saw battle-corpses, myriads of them,


And the white skeletons of young men, I saw them,


I saw the debris and debris of all the dead soldiers of the war,


But I saw they were not as was thought,


They themselves were fully at rest, they suffer%26#039;d not,


The living remain%26#039;d and suffer%26#039;d, the mother suffer%26#039;d,


And the wife and the child and the musing comrade suffer%26#039;d,


And the armies that remain%26#039;d suffer%26#039;d.





16


Passing the visions, passing the night,


Passing, unloosing the hold of my comrades%26#039; hands,


Passing the song of the hermit bird and the tallying song of my soul,


Victorious song, death%26#039;s outlet song, yet varying ever-altering song,


As low and wailing, yet clear the notes, rising and falling, flooding the night,


Sadly sinking and fainting, as warning and warning, and yet again bursting


with joy,


Covering the earth and filling the spread of the heaven,


As that powerful psalm in the night I heard from recesses,


Passing, I leave thee lilac with heart-shaped leaves,


I leave thee there in the door-yard, blooming, returning with spring.





I cease from my song for thee,


From my gaze on thee in the west, fronting the west, communing with thee,


O comrade lustrous with silver face in the night.





Yet each to keep and all, retrievements out of the night,


The song, the wondrous chant of the gray-brown bird,


And the tallying chant, the echo arous%26#039;d in my soul,


With the lustrous and drooping star with the countenance full of woe,


With the holders holding my hand nearing the call of the bird,


Comrades mine and I in the midst, and their memory ever to keep for the dead


I loved so well,


For the sweetest, wisest soul of all my days and lands - and this for his dear sake,


Lilac and star and bird twined with the chant of my soul,


There in the fragrant pines and the cedars dusk and dim.

I love lilac flowers and I am looking for poems about lilacs or at least mentioning them.?
My name is Pancho


I live on a rancho


I work for two lilacs a day


I go home to Lucy


She give me some ___


and take my two lilacs away



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My lilac has small buds for the flowers, but no leaves. Everyone else's lilacs have bloomed in my area.?

Any ideas why it wouldn%26#039;t have leaves yet? It%26#039;s the end of April...


Thanks.

My lilac has small buds for the flowers, but no leaves. Everyone else%26#039;s lilacs have bloomed in my area.?
there are different varieties that bloom at different times. i have 5 lilacs and 3 of them bloom together and the other 2 vary in how much later they bloom.


you may also have what is referred to as a microclimate. Where your lilacs are may not receive as much sun as early so the blooming will be later.


generally if you have the flower buds you will have blooms.





I wouldn%26#039;t be concerned.
Reply:Are you sure they are flower buds and not seed pods from last year%26#039;s flowers?





Lilacs should be blooming and in leaf in most parts of the US by now. Check if it is still alive by scraping off some bark with your fingernail or a knife. If it is green, the plant is still alive but slow to get started this year. If it is brown check several other spots. If you cannot find any green under the bark, the plant is a goner.
Reply:You are shooting it with a fertilizer that has too much nitrogen in it..like ALL PURPOSE MIRACLE GROW....when one starts to bud back off on the nitrogen and boost it with miracle grow Bloom Booster which lightens up on the nitrogen(nitrogen works on the leaves) and one that has more pottassium and phospherous..which works on the roots and blooms..did I hit it correct? Have you been fertilizing it with a high nitrogen fertilizer?



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What is a lilac?

There is an ongoing disagreement as to what Lilacs are. Trees, shrubs, bushes..... We all agree they are pretty and smell beautiful. But what are they?! Or is it possible there are all different types, depending on size or species of the %26quot;plant%26quot;?





Thanks for your help guys and gals!

What is a lilac?
My Lilac in Norfolk is 15 ft high, so it to me is a tree, however, my Pieris Forest Flame bush here in Norfolk is 3ft but in my other home in Cumbria I have one that is over 9 ft high. Both same age and same supplier, must be the area and soil etc.
Reply:it%26#039;s a colour which is sort or purple but more to the paler sort of purple.





And it%26#039;s a bush/flower which is lilac sort of colour
Reply:they are a shrub the size of a big tree%26quot;+)


There are all kinds,some double flowered,all different colours.and best of ALL THEY SMELL,MMMMMMMMMMMMMBEAUTIFUL. By most accounts, there are over one thousand varieties of lilacs. That%26#039;s right, over one thousand varieties! Lilacs originate in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. There are also a large variety of Asian Lilacs.








Lilac lovers enjoy a wide range of colors, sizes and types of blooms. The most common Lilac colors are %26quot;Lilac%26quot;, lavender, white, pink, blue, and purple. There is single and double petal varieties. Bushes can grow tall, as much as 30 feet. And, there are dwarf sizes which only grow about three feet high.








The largest collection of them in one place is Highland Park in Rochester, N.Y. which boasts over 500 varieties.
Reply:This is a widely cultivated European shrub (Syringa vulgaris) of the olive family that has cordate ovate leaves and large panicles of fragrant pinkish-purple or white flowers. It can be a tree or shrub congeneric with the lilac.
Reply:The definitions of what is a tree vs a shrub or bush is kind of fuzzy.





In general, if it is tall and has only one trunk it is a tree (but multi-trunked birch trees are still called trees, and a waist-high Japanese cut-leaf maple might be considered a shrub rather than a tree).





If it has several trunks and is under 20 feet tall and over about three feet it fits in the category of shrub.





If it has several trunks or main shoots and is 10 feet or less it fits in the bush category.





So you can see that there is a lot of overlap.
Reply:Its a purple flower.
Reply:The lilac is a bush.But since a bush and a shrub are basically the same thing, it can be either or.A bush is defined as a low shrub with many branches. A shrub is defined as a woody plant of relatively low height, having several stems arising from the base and lacking a single trunk
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Reply:It%26#039;s a bush that my parents would make me break a branch off so they could spank me when I was young. You will never see one in my yard, ever.
Reply:I buy them from my wholesaler who lists them as a shrub!


Did you know it%26#039;s unlucky to have them indoors though?



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Why is the lilac tree in my yard not producing flowers?

It used to have flowers, I live an duplex and knew the ppl who lived here a few years ago and I remember them having lilacs on the tree. I have lived here for 2 years now and nothing! I have not noticed any insects or anything on it. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Why is the lilac tree in my yard not producing flowers?
depending upon where you live -- there may have been a late spring frost that killed off any buds that were going to bloom this year or even last year.
Reply:If it is really tall, then eventually the lilacs no longer bloom. It happened to my parents%26#039; lilacs when I was growing up.
Reply:My guess is that something bigger is shading out your lilac. They need sun in order to bloom. Take a look around and maybe there is some branches or something that you can trim to give your lilac a little more sun.





The other possibility is that your lilac is getting trimmed at the wrong time of the year or too much. Lilacs set their buds in the early summer and if you trim them after the buds have been set, you have cut off the flowers for the following spring.





Final possibility is that your soil is too acidic, but if you have seen them bloom before, that isn%26#039;t very likely.





Good luck for next spring!
Reply:this was the first year mine didnt have flowers and i have 4 of them in a row in my yard. i live in indiana and we had a warm spell in feb and i think it made my bushes not bloom right this year. hopefully it will change. i just love them.
Reply:Here is what I found: (and I needed this info too)


If you have an established lilac that fails to bloom, one common and often overlooked cause of bloom failure is fertilizer. Most people grow lilacs out in the open lawn. Any lawn fertilizer you place on the lawn is going to reach the lilac bush. You might have the greenest, most lush lilac around, but all that nitrogen that your lawn craves might be causing your lilac to expend energy on foliage rather than blooms. If you fertilize your lawn, avoid the area around the lilacs. If you hire a lawn service, inform them to not fertilize within the drip line of the lilac bushes.





Lack of sunlight might also be another cause. Lilacs require a minimum of six hours of sunlight to perform their best. If you are growing them against the garage near a north facing wall, or in the shadows, you just aren%26#039;t going to get many blooms.





Improper pruning can destroy a lilac display. Snap off all the dead blooms within a week to ten days of blooming. Lilacs set next year%26#039;s buds shortly after flowering, so you don%26#039;t want to delay in removing spent blooms. Pruning to remove suckers and to maintain shape and growth should also be done after bloom time. Stretch this renovation pruning over a three year period so you don%26#039;t sacrifice blooms by whacking away at your shrubs all at once. Take a third of the oldest branches out the first year and any suckers that you might see. Do the same the second and third years.





It is a myth that lilacs will do well in poor or heavy soil. Yes, they will grow in clay, but only if it drains well. Lilacs area at their best in a soil that is slightly alkaline or neutral and high in organic matter. They benefit from mulching and do appreciate a fertilizer higher in phosphorus. This is the second number on fertilizers, and if you can, give them organic fertilizer, low in nitrogen, please!





Lilacs benefit from mulching and regular watering. Don%26#039;t neglect to give them a drink, even if they are established.
Reply:lack of sun, water
Reply:Well the frost did in my lilac this year. But I have also heard you have to have another Lilac in the general area for your lilac to bloom. But most here have it right on. You only trim after it blooms or you won%26#039;t get a bloom the next year. And hope it doesn%26#039;t frost again next year.
Reply:Was it pruned in late summer, or later? That would cut off this year%26#039;s flowers . As others have indicated , could just be a fluke of circumstance. Were they unusually floriferous last year? Flowers take a lot of energy . Maybe not enough for this year . Are they very old? Let some suckers come up from the bottom. Cut down ~ 1/3 of the oldest trunks this year, next %26amp; one after that . Then it will be rejuvenated in 3 years . Just to be sure , take a shovel or spade %26amp; stick it in the ground , here %26amp; there, around the lilac. Have had this work on reluctant Japanese Tree Lilacs , %26amp; Wisteria. It provokes (next yr) a %26quot;Oh -no !- I%26#039;m -gonna -die .-Better - reproduce!%26quot; response .
Reply:Lilacs are peculiar - sometimes, they burst into blossom, and other times, they refuse to sprout so much as one. I have a few lilacs and I never know which ones will decide to grace me with flowers each year.





Has it had any fertilizer, though? Mine respond well to Miracle-Gro. It is, however, too late in the season in most places for a lilac to bloom now. They are a spring blossom.
Reply:Well...many species need a good cold snap/frost or winter. some don%26#039;t. I would trim it back, mulch it , feed it water correctly. you never know! I had some that were 30 years old never had been taken care of (older home I had in Colorado) and they bloomed like crazy! I have one now in california (not enough cold I think) not bloomed yet (2 years old).





anyway, a good trim, food, mulch water and sun, and maybe next year you will be blessed!



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Propogating japanese lilac by cuttings?

We have Japanese lilacs where I work. I love them but can not afford to purchase one. I know they can be propogated by cuttings but am looking for any more specific instructions.

Propogating japanese lilac by cuttings?
go to a garden center and ask for a product that starts cuttings to have roots there are different product names. directions are on the back of the bottle. just a thought if you start them from seed they are very easy to grow and only costs about $2.00. I planted mine about 4weeks ago and it is already growing.
Reply:Root stimulator and follow directions.



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Will My lilac bloom?

I planted it about three years ago. there are tiny buds on it, but I have seen other lilacs in full bloom in my area.

Will My lilac bloom?
If there are buds, it will bloom. Different varieties bloom at different times. I have 7 in my yard, and 1 is in full bloom. It also depends on the amount of sun it gets!
Reply:Lilacs are quite fussy, and may take many years to start flowering. Make sure it has plenty air circulating round it -- they hate to be crowded. They also need plenty of sun. Lilacs are susceptible to powdery mildew -- check the leaves for grayish patches. This is a sure sign of lack of sun and of crowding. Cut off any affected branches.



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If I bought a lilac bush over ebay, do you think it would survive in Arizona?

Lilacs are my favorite flowers, but none grow here in Scottsdale, if planted some, would they survive? or is there another way to grow lilacs?

If I bought a lilac bush over ebay, do you think it would survive in Arizona?
Where in Arizona. Phoenix is a bit hotter than Flagstaff, but in Tucson they do grow. Maybe not as nice as in Prescott, but I have seen them in Tucson. They need just a bit more water than the saguaro of course.





Sam Wymer
Reply:Almost anything will grow in the desert if you keep enough water on it- but does that mean you should? The Southwest is on the edge of a pretty big water crisis. There are a lot of great native and xeriscape plants that look great.





You live in a place unlike any other part of the country. Embrace the beauty. Go to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Papago Park, or take the drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum by Superior, and fall in love with some local plants.
Reply:You can get any plant to grow anywhere with a little loving care... if it is hardy in your zone you shouldn%26#039;t have much of a problem...just water it well the first year or 2... or since your in arizona... whenever it needs it
Reply:If you want to buy a lilac from any source, you should first check what nurserymen say about its likelihood of surviving Arizona dryness and heat... Do you homework via Internet, first ... very easy to search... dozens of nurseries -- many in Arizona, no doubt -- have informative Web sites... ALSO, check Arizona extension service for advice...
Reply:I live near Prescott, Arizona and the lilacs really thrive here and are blooming right now.
Reply:I think NOT...



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Is it possible to force a lilac to bloom in warmer climates?

I didn%26#039;t pay anything for these lilacs, however, they came from my mother%26#039;s grave site. We moved 500 miles from where she is buried and I wanted to take some of her favorite flowers with me when we moved. I dug up a bunch of the shoots, and planted them, we are now in zone 8. The plants are coming from zone 6. I understand that the borderline for lilacs to bloom is zone 7.


Is there anything I can do to force them or encourage them to bloom?


Or has anyone had any luck with lilacs in zone 8?





I appreciate any information!

Is it possible to force a lilac to bloom in warmer climates?
As a landscaper in zone 8b, I can tell you lilacs do not even grow where temps are too high. They simply melt in the heat. I have heard that if you dump a tray of ice cubes at the base of the bush daily, you can keep them alive. Worth a try, I guess.
Reply:With a lot of fuss, you could get them to bloom. You could refridgerate the bulbs for 2-3 months each year, and then pot them up and enjoy them. They would need feeding and care after the flowers fade so they gain enough energy to do it again the following year.





If you want to do that - the older kind of refridgerators work best for that. The new, %26quot;frost-free%26quot; kind tend to pull too much moisture out of the bulbs. You have to be careful when storing them - finding the right conditions where they don%26#039;t dry out, nor get moldy.





And getting forced blub to re-bloom the following year is tricky, too. You might do better ordering fresh bulbs each fall to chill and grow each year.




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Are lilac flowers dangers for cats?

I just picked some Lilacs and put them in a vase. I was wondering if they were bad for my cats, as I know they will be checking them out! Thank you!

Are lilac flowers dangers for cats?
No, Lilacs are totally safe flowers for cats to check out, but there are MANY other flowers that aren%26#039;t. At the websites listed below it has a lot of the flowers that cat%26#039;s shouldn%26#039;t be around.
Reply:no but here%26#039;s a list of the poisonos ones


azalea


bulbs of flowering plants


castor bean plant


cherry laurel


there%26#039;s more



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My lilac bushes are at least five years old and about 5 feet tall. They do not produce any flowers. Why?

I have never trimmed or pruned my lilacs. They have never produced any flowers.

My lilac bushes are at least five years old and about 5 feet tall. They do not produce any flowers. Why?
Lilac bushes produce flowers on growth that is 3 years old. They need to get enough sun, and will not bloom usually the year after they have been transplanted. I have 7 different bushes, and they are all ready to bloom, except the one I moved last fall! If they have never had flowers, are you sure it is a lilac bush?
Reply:Lilacs are a low-maintenance shrub. They offer good summer shade after they have reached several feet tall They can be used as a hedgerow, to provide privacy from neighboring properties. With just a little care and maintenance, and the knowledge of how to replenish the old wood with new shoots, the shrubs will last a lifetime.





Lilacs do not like to get their feet (the roots) wet for a prolonged period of time. They do best on hillsides, slightly elevated areas, or level ground where there is good drainage. Their roots run deep. If you have an extended dry period or drought, water infrequently but thoroughly. Lilacs do not grow well in lowlands where water tends to collect for prolonged periods of time.





Weed around your lilac bushes to maintain a clean, aesthetic look. Pile mulch high for appearance, to retain some soil moisture, and to keep weeds down. Do not make mulch so thick that new shoots are hampered from sprouting and developing.





Lilacs will tolerate almost any kind of soil, from clay to sand, with a pH of 6 to 7. Like any plants, your Lilacs will benefit from compost and humus worked into the soil to help retain some water during dry spells, and to provide additional nutrients.





You do not need to provide frequent fertilizer or organic feeding for your lilacs. Use a general purpose fertilizer in early spring or one high in Phosphorous to promote blooming. Too much nitrogen in the soil will result in poor blooms. Repeat the use of a general purpose fertilizer after the flowers have died off.





Tip: Spread your fireplace ash around the drip line of your bush for bigger and better blooms.


PS. I was born and raised in the %26quot;Lilac City%26quot; in NH but have since moved to FL. Unfortunately, lilacs do not tolerate our climate since they must have the cold winters to reset.
Reply:They may need some trimming and food. Miracle grow is excellent. If all of the growth is going into leaf growth, the bush will be less likely to produce flowers. This fall, give them a good trimming and apply some feterlizer both in the fall and early spring (early March).
Reply:Try Muric acid at lawn and garden centers. Its suppose to help bushes.
Reply:how much sun do they get?



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Lilac bushes won,t bloom?

how to care for lilacs to make them bloom

Lilac bushes won,t bloom?
Early, annual pruning is one of the most important thing you can do to ensure a healthy lilac and a profusion of blooms the following year. First, remove dead or diseased branches. Then eliminate suckers and shoots at or near ground level or where it comes out of the main trunk ... leaving a few strong and healthy new stalks each year. Ventilation is improved by cutting out larger stems from the center of the bush. Since lilac borers are attracted to older, woody stems, pruning will prevent problems from this insect pest. Next, prune to encourage newer shoots on the outside of the plant to develop. Trim back branches that stick out from the main bush.





Prune right after blooming to ensure enough time for new growth to set flower buds for next years blooms.





Feeding with compost %26amp; mulching helps improve bloom production. If using a fertilizer product , use one listed as 5-10-10, making sure it is low in nitrogen %26amp; higher in Phosphorus.





Good well-drained garden soil with a pH of 7 is ideal for a lilac. You can improve your soil by adding peat, sand or potting soil. In clay or heavy soil, plant the lilac up on a mound. In highly acidic soil, dig in lime before planting.





Make sure your Lilac is getting enough sunlight, %26amp; is not shaded too much by the branches of adjacent trees.





Here%26#039;s an interesting tip from Horticulturist, Ron Smith, NDSU Extension Serviceto rejuvenate older bushes: %26quot;Try driving a spade into the soil around the base of the plants to cut off some of the roots, but not all. This will cause the plants to be shocked into flowering the following season.%26quot;





Cut some bouquets of flowers now %26amp; you%26#039;ll not only get to enjoy the fragrance of spring indoors, but you will get a head start on pruning.





Hope this helps. I love Lilacs. Good luck!
Reply:lilacs won%26#039;t bloom if you happen to prune them at the wrong time. The only time you can prune them is right after they bloom-- any other time will kill the flowers for at least the next year.
Reply:GROWING TIPS:


Lilacs need lots ofto grow well. If it’s too shady they won’t receive enough to make them flower properly.


Lack of good light will also allow a white mildew to develop on their leaves.


Applying mulch around the base of lilacs will help to keep weeds down.


Pruning will help keep your shrubs healthy and allowto circulate through the branches.


Older lilacs, too, can be greatly improved with a good pruning that will enhance their size and shape.
Reply:They need lime. buy a bag of garden lime.You can also use crushed egg shells.



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Lilac variety?

I live outside of NYC in zone 6b. In my area...everyones lilacs bloom a few weeks before mine does. What variety blooms later?

Lilac variety?
I find most of the new cultivated varieties bloom later than many of the %26quot;wild%26quot; bushes that are around. My %26#039;President Greavy%26#039; and %26#039;Sensation%26#039; bloom almost a month later than the wild bushes we have. Without knowing the colour and habit of your tree it would be hard to say - I know many of the miniature lilacs such as %26#039;Miss Kim%26#039; seem to bloom into summer around here (Zone 5a).





It could also have to do with how much sun your tree gets in relation to the others that you see blooming sooner.





If you%26#039;re curious to see the variety of your tree, take some of the flowers to a local garden center or garden club.
Reply:as far as I know there are 4 types but unfortunately I do not know the names of each, I know the colors, light purple, dark purple, white and a deep pink. If planted correctly each will bloom in sequence.


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Lilac issues....?

Why is it that when I cut Lilacs from my tree and place them in a vase of water they still die in a day or 2?

Lilac issues....?
Because they have a woody stem, crush the bottom 2 inches before putting them in the water. They can absorb more water this way.
Reply:First try cutting them at an angle under water before placing them in the vase.





Second place an asprin in the water. Not tylonal or anything else.





Good Luck. my Lilacs are already gone. I love there smell.



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Why do my Lilac shrubs keep dying in my backyard.?

I live in a relatively new home, many people in this new neighbourhood are having trouble growing shrubs in their backyard. We live in Manitoba Canada and I guess when they built the house much of the clay was pushed all over the yard so there may not be a lot of top soil there. Anyways the point is my lilacs are continually dying year after year and this process has been going on for 5 years. The Lilacs closer to the home have a better survival rate but I don%26#039;t know what I can do to help these plants grow. Should I dig deep down around the Lilacs to put top soil down again? Or are there other solutions? Any help would be appreciated as so far nothing or no one seems to have been able to solve the problem.

Why do my Lilac shrubs keep dying in my backyard.?
It very well could be that your soil is too heavy and one way to fix that is to amend your soil with things like:


Sand


composted manure


compost


leaf litter


grass clippings





I had heavy clay soil when I purchased my home, but just after amending it the first Autumn, I saw a dramatic difference the following Spring. Your best option would be to remove the dying lilacs and rent a tiller to loosen and mix all the amendments into a fine texture. After you%26#039;ve amended the soil then cover it with straw and water well. This will start it cooking (composting). After last freeze of Spring, remove the straw or work it into the soil and plant your new plants.


Now, having said all that, I have a slight suspicion that maybe your soil is contaminated with something especially since you said that your neighbors are having similar problems. Clay soil really isn%26#039;t enough to kill off plant after plant so you might consider taking a sample of soil to you local agricultural society.





Good Luck
Reply:First have your soil tested, for all the goodies. Macro (N-P-K) and micro nutrients. And get a good idea of the clay sand silt balance. Then you can figure out what needs to be added, or if you should just go with some raised beds. Be sure to check the pH of the soil. The pH can make lots of difference.





The soil is probably compacted. It might be worth it to get a spading tiller, or a regular roto-tiller. Spading is better because it opens the soil more deeply and does not tear up the soil as much or compact it below the tines.


Or be like me and just dig it down. Double digging may be worth it to you. But lilacs (at least mine) have rather shallow roots.





Try one of those big spading forks. They have two handles and the tines go down like 18%26quot;. Open the soil well.


A regular size spading fork would do it well enough too.





Turn in some compost.





Make sure you are not watering too much. You prob%26#039;ly have drainage problems if the soil is so heavy. Let the surface dry out before watering again.





Maybe some liquid kelp or humic acid would be helpful. They both add to the soil, and humic acid opens the pores. Gypsum (CaSo4) also open up clay soils. But, watch the pH, as these will make it more acidic.





And maybe you should check on what variety of lilac you are getting. Or try getting more info from where you buy them.. Or just get them from another place. Some varieties and species don%26#039;t want to be so cold.
Reply:Soil test time... I%26#039;d also dig down several feet and see what%26#039;s down there. It%26#039;s not uncommon for builders to shove a bunch of construction debris into an area and then grade over it, throw some sod on top and sell the house...





Some of that stuff can be pretty nasty.



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I am using ivory and silver for my wedding this August. For my third color, either pink or lilac. Which will.?

I am using ivory for myself and flower girl, bridesmaids are wearing silver and my husband to be is wearing a gray suit. The reception wall painting is ivory, and we are using white linen and ivory roses for the centrepiece. I want to use either lilac or pink for my third color and i would like to know which one will complete well. As the linens are white, i would like some suggestions on what color to use for my favors, disposable tissues and the best petal colors to decorate the table.





Any suggestion on my husband to be shirt and tie color would also be nice.





Thanks

I am using ivory and silver for my wedding this August. For my third color, either pink or lilac. Which will.?
Lilac. !
Reply:Lilac would complement everything. Royal Purple would look beautiful also.
Reply:they both go well but if you choose pink go for a pastel shade because it will go better. Pink it more traditional but if youre not that kind of person lilac it cute too.
Reply:lilac!
Reply:Well lilac is very nice, and goes well w/ the ivory and silver. But my question to you is, does your husband mind wearing a pink or lilac tie or shirt??? It%26#039;s a bit feminine....other colors that go really well w/ the silver and ivory would be pale yellow or perhaps just basic black. If those colors are too boring for you, you could spice it up a bit by adding very brightly colored floral arrangements around the room and tables. For instance bright yellow daises w/ a hot pink flower to go w/ them, mixed in w/ some pale pink flowers would look nice. Congratulations by the way!!
Reply:If you want something that POPS! go with a bright pink. If you don%26#039;t want it to POP! go with lilac. (:
Reply:I suggest lilac. If you DO end up going with pink, choose something very pale and kind of...Eh...Metallic looking, for lack of better words. Not a bright punch-to-the-cornea pink.
Reply:I think that lilac will offset the silver and ivory really well. It is soft and romantic without being overly girly or Barbie looking. You could also consider using both lilac and deeper purple shades. IE, use some deep purples in a few distinct areas, like in centerpieces, etc for some contrast and panache, but use the softer lilac shade for tissues, petals, etc. I have seen too many weddings where they went totally overboard on the pastels, everything looks like a big Easter egg, lol.





As for your husband, I think a traditional white shirt with a solid purple tie would look very nice. Just make sure it is a very good quality silk tie. If your husband is uncomfortable with a purple tie, you may be able to find a multicolored tie that has purple accents in it.





Good luck! Hope your wedding turns out great!
Reply:i say like a baby pink


petals pink or red?





nd husbands shirt....let him decide....its his weddding also ;)



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Where can I get a dress shirt for my size 6 nephew in lilac or purple?

I need a dress shirt in light purple or lilac and possible where do you get dress pants in a light grey?

Where can I get a dress shirt for my size 6 nephew in lilac or purple?
First try children%26#039;s clothing stores, like the Children%26#039;s Place. If you can%26#039;t find what you are looking for, then try discount stores (Wal-Mart, Target, TJ Maxx, etc...) department stores (JC Penney, Macy%26#039;s, etc...) and even consignment stores. If you%26#039;ve already looked locally, and still can%26#039;t find the shirt (the pants should be easy) then try eBay.
Reply:go to nordstrom or a nice kids clothing store



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Decorating a bedroom..What colors would go with a blue/gray and lilac?

I bought a lilac comforter set, I would like to use a blue hue (not sure what blue). But would like suggestions of other colors to use as well.

Decorating a bedroom..What colors would go with a blue/gray and lilac?
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Reply:Cream and dark brown would look lovely with this palette.
Reply:A nice buttery yellow.
Reply:lillac would look very pretty with perriwinkle i think. Or maybe a darker shade of purple.
Reply:as one other said, lilacs are very springey. i like the idea of the periwinkle blue, greens and buttery yellow. dont think i would have the curtains a solid yellow. you could find a fabric with several of the colors in it and drape it over the tops of the windows, then use a light yellow sheer underneath. use the fabric to create a headboard effect, by draping it over the head of your bed, attach with small nails or hooks, and use the solid yellow and the print for toss pillows.


sounds pretty
Reply:lilac, baby blue, and light gray.


do stripes, throw in some white. bathroom should have chrome cabinet handles, sink and tub faucet, toilet handle, etc.


your store is definitely IKEA!
Reply:You need an accent color. use a bright warm color like yellow, red or pink. If you allready have any of this color use that or use paint to change colors. You can paint plastic and wooden items also. As long as you prime or use a plastic paint it will work. Use your imagination. Try looking at a website for paint or decorations and find something that has the colors you are using and see what they are using, it can give you an idea of what you%26#039;d like by seeing the colors together first. Have fun.
Reply:sage green (light)


spring green (light)


White


gold (light, not metallic)
Reply:I love lilacs, and of course the color! When I think of lilac, I think of spring, when I think of spring I think of pastel yellow. It is fresh and inviting- the room sounds great!



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When is the best time to get a start off of a Lilac Tree?

When can you take a start from a white lilac tree. Do you have to dig a piece of it up, or can u cut a limb off?

When is the best time to get a start off of a Lilac Tree?
If it has made suckers, you can dig one up (with roots). That%26#039;s probably the best way of propogating.
Reply:Digging up some is a lot easier than cutting a limb.any time after the flowers drop the sooner the better.
Reply:The lilac bush shoots off roots from the bottom around the trunk that sprout from the ground you did those up. I have never known anyone to take a limb and root it they usually come from the shoots at the ground.



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Hey I wanted to know what colour carpet would go with lilac walls apart from green?

My room is small by the way and im thinking to use white lilac on the walls.

Hey I wanted to know what colour carpet would go with lilac walls apart from green?
lilac!!!
Reply:Try a cream, gray, or beige. Neutrals would look best.
Reply:i think a gray-either light or dark...my moms walls are lilac and she got a med beige and i don%26#039;t think it goes-I didn%26#039;t tell her though-cause it was too late :(......but don%26#039;t get beige. Cream or white will more than likely not last and be high maintenance. There are some really beautiful carpets out now that kind of have a pattern in them-even though they are solid colors-that may look nice.
Reply:i would go with gray, white or off white.
Reply:I must admit that any light color carpet is beautiful. It is not condusive to stains, spills or oops of anykind. We removed the light cream colored carpet, that we constantly spot cleaned, due to normal wear, dogs, boy kids, and Hubby. Professionally cleaned once a year, and did that for 11 years. It was an excellent quality jute-backed wool carpet, and was installed in 1978 when the house was new and withstood 21years of hard use. The changing of the carpet, after a flood was one of the most difficult things to choose,and after 3 months finally decided on a cut and loop Berber, in a darker grey, that actually has a slight lilac cast. It actually looks great in my Lilac guest room, with sage greens and deep purple, copper colored shades of rust, and browns.


The best way to describe the actual color of the new carpet is greyish medium-brown dirt....!! More of a medium soot color with a hint of lilac. Hard to describe and I truly cant remember the actual name. It really looks great with darker blues, the purples, lilac, and especially great with shades of green, light and darks.
Reply:gray
Reply:yellow or pale yellow
Reply:Try: first three will probably look nicest


ivory, cream


sand [ yellow beige or rosy beige ]


light gray, charcoal


plum


leaf green [ slightly yellow-green ]
Reply:Deep blue (navy, cobalt or sapphire) carpet with pure white trim and the white lilac paint on the walls. Use semi-gloss latex paint for easy cleaning.
Reply:I say tan, beige, cream, etc...And, those colors go with everything so you can keep it for a while...
Reply:a light tan or beige ,or using sisal would be great!
Reply:pale gold



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How can I get rid of the spiders on my californian lilac?

I have loads of spiders having their nests and webs on ly little californian lilac. In spring when I got it, it was full of flowers, but now most of the leavees have either fallen off or are yellow, I have only 3 fruit bodies on it where in the past there were flowers and the rest is full with small spiders and their webs.


Can anyone help please? Thank you!

How can I get rid of the spiders on my californian lilac?
it is not the spider that are damaging the plant. Spiders are predators so they are probably there dining off the insects damaging your plant. So before you spray check for other possible causes for the damage. Examine the underside of leaves, stems, and fallen material for evidence.





Once you know what is the specific problem treat it with the recommended control method and the spiders will leave for better hunting grounds. Right now they may be protecting your plant.


Ceanothus suffer several pests.


Ceanothus stem gall moth that causes spindle shaped swellings (galls). Infestation may cause serious dieback. These need to be cut out and destroyed.


http://oregonstate.edu/Dept/nurspest/Cea...


www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/...





Ceanothus tingids (lace bug).


http://bugguide.net/node/view/57389/bgpa...


http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/...


Ceanothus is susceptible to oystershell scale.


http://www.ento.psu.edu/extension/factsh...


http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomo...
Reply:Spray with a dishsoap %26amp; water solution every other day for a week to start then about once a week. But first, use a duster or soft brush to rid the existing spiders/webs.


I use it on my plants and window screens, too!



dental

How and where on the limb do I prune a congo lilac shrub? Can I keep it pruned to 4-5 feet? When do I do this?

My lilac is still in the burlap root ball and not planted but I want to keep it small to fit under a window. Is this okay?

How and where on the limb do I prune a congo lilac shrub? Can I keep it pruned to 4-5 feet? When do I do this?
You could probably keep it under control but it is time consuming to prune it every year. It is constant battle. I have two regular lilacs and it is a pain to prune of all the new growth at the bottom to keep it tidy and to trim the top to keep it from becoming so large that it hides my house. Any way you would want to prune it right after it bloomed because next years blooms will be on this years growth. Soooo pruning it now to a little bit under the height you want it to be at will give it enough time to grow this years growth for next years blooms. Got it. I do regret planting mine now and evergreen shrubs that give you color in the winter and take a heavy pruning might have been better for me. Or a different flowering shrub like a rhododendron that is evergreen also but much slower growing then a lilac. I might move mine still. 10 ft. away so I can still smell them yet not worry about the upkeep quite so much. It is normally recommended to remove the burlap if your askin that ? but I am sure the roots will bust right out anyway. Good luck.



Payday Loan

Is it too late in the season to trim back my lilac bush?

This is the regular/common lilac bush that%26#039;s next to the house and is now a couple feet over the driveway-grew like crazy this year! Do I have to wait until spring after it blooms? Or can I cut it back now?

Is it too late in the season to trim back my lilac bush?
Yes, it is too late. You can always prune dead or diseased wood at any time, but it%26#039;s too late for any severe pruning of healthy wood now.





Pinch back your lilac to establish its shape, and remove old blossoms as promptly as you can. Remember that next year’s flower buds form in pairs where the leaves join the stems; severe pruning will mean fewer blossoms in the following year. As with other flowering shrubs, pruning is best done right after flowering if you wish to preserve as many of next year’s flowers as possible. If you need to completely renovate an older lilac or perform severe pruning, the best time to do this pruning is during the winter, while the plant is fully dormant. You can better see the structure of the shrub and disease and insects are not active in winter. A plant%26#039;s response to pruning is to set out new growth. Now is not a good time to prune, especially if you live where we get cold winters. New growth generated now will not have enough time to harden before winter arrives and can be subjected to significant stem die-back. Also, disease and insects are still active. Pruned wood does NOT heal quickly at this time of the year and is an entry point for these active diseases and insects. Pruned wood heals the quickest in early spring, as the plant comes out of dormancy. Pruning right after a lilac has bloomed does allow the new growth to harden, but you still have created an entry point for disease and insects when they are active. Pruning right after blooming is a compromise that preserves the most blooms versus the risk to a plant%26#039;s health. Wounds will heal during this period (though not as quickly as in early spring), so there is a slight risk of infections or insect infestations.





Additional Information: GrannyGrunt is absolutely right in that people offering advise here on YA should take the hippocratic oath: Do no harm! Pruning at this time of year can be harmful to your plants.





Additional Information: The original question was: Is it too late in the season to trim back my Lilac bush? I don%26#039;t want to change the direction of this post to: When is the best time to prune a Lilac? But I feel that this may be pertinent to the original subject. When is the best time to prune a lilac is a simple matter of your priorities. If your priority is the health of your Lilac (%26amp; blooms are secondary), you will prune in the winter due to lower risk of disease infection, insect infestation and quickest healing rates following pruning. If your priority is aesthetics (flowering, which is why we plant Lilacs in the first place), then you will say that right after blooming is the best time because it%26#039;s only a small risk and you have the least disruption of next season%26#039;s blooms. This is why the experts say this latter period is the best time, because most people prioritize blooms first. Your choice can be different than the experts if you understand the underlying issues for their position %26amp; your priorities are different.
Reply:Depends on the type pruning. Generally the answer is Do Prune now! Any tip removal will take off next year%26#039;s blooms. The buds have already formed. However, you can cut back those sections that overhand the driveway......I%26#039;d cut them all the way back to the ground or the main stem, wherever they originated. That way they won%26#039;t be a problem next year. If you aren%26#039;t up for that, just prune what overhangs and remind your self, next year prune in May-June!
Reply:Most of us like to think we are informed and many are. Incorrect information can be harmful. My advice........See what the experts say about it.


They all seem to agree on one key point.


there is a right way and a right time. Now is probably the wrong time. It might not influence next years blooming to cut out and remove old canes/stems/branches.


I have listed 3 links for you to read and decide.





Ron Smith, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension Service


http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...


Questions on: Lilacs


When is the best time to trim our lilacs so we don%26#039;t affect their flowering next year?


A:......... Right after they finish


................flowering this year!


The helpful gardner


http://www.helpfulgardener.com/lilacs/03...


There are right and wrong ways to prune a lilac bush. There is also a right and wrong time. ...........Most importantly,


.............prune or trim back your bush


..................... immediately after they are


........................done blooming.


The gardners net


http://www.gardenersnet.com/lilac/lilac0...


There are right and wrong ways to prune a lilac bush. There is also a right and a wrong time. .....Most importantly,


..............prune or trim back your bush


...................immediately after


...................they are done blooming
Reply:No, it%26#039;s not too late. If the bush is severely overgrown, prune it back by one third. Remove dead/dying branchs and cut back problem shoots at root level.


You won%26#039;t get flowers next year but, you will have a much stronger shrub.



Soles

I am a light skinned black female, do u think lilac will go good with my skin tone?

im wearing lilac(light purple) but it looks hella on me. I need help. i cant change the dress cause im out of time

I am a light skinned black female, do u think lilac will go good with my skin tone?
purple? who wears purple...
Reply:Try a darker purple.
Reply:i%26#039;ve seen lilac work on girls that have skin tones like your describing...i think that almost any purple would work....its hard to look bad in any shade of purple...it works for everyone
Reply:yes you should try a darker purple it would look fantastic on you
Reply:hmm you need to be careful with lilac....


what looks better on you... silver or gold? if its silver then you should be able to carry it off, if its gold i would steer well clear of it.


i would definatly add some silver acessories, and a navy blue cardigan or something, would pull it together


hope that helps


x



acne scar

How can I get my husband to be to wear lilac to our wedding?

I want him to wear a lilac vest and tie

How can I get my husband to be to wear lilac to our wedding?
let a man retain his last shred of dignity. if he is old enough to marry you he should be old enough to dress himself.
Reply:Maybe he%26#039;d go for a darker shade of purple.... And, it is *his* day too. If this is the only problem you have, you%26#039;re doing just fine.
Reply:Lilac? Can you at least wait until AFTER the wedding before you remove his genitals?


He should just kill himself right now and end this misery...
Reply:Get him very drunk...then ask. I am sure it will seem like a wonderful idea to him then.
Reply:It%26#039;s his wedding, too. Let him have some say. The wedding is only one day, the marriage is a lifetime. Don%26#039;t start your life with him by trying to force him to be someone he%26#039;s not. Men already fear that from their wives, don%26#039;t give him anything to worry about before you%26#039;re even married.
Reply:I think he should be able to choose what he wants to wear. Did he choose your wedding gown?
Reply:I tried for pink, but lost!





How about having the groomsmen wear the lilac vets and tie? Then, your hubby could wear a white vest and tie. He%26#039;ll be more noticeable as the groom and he can also keep his masculinity.
Reply:Suggest it, and if he says %26quot;no,%26quot; forget it. You%26#039;ll end up married regardless of what color his tie is.
Reply:Why don%26#039;t you get him a gown also, instead of a tux. Let him be him. If this is the start then what will happen later. You are joking right.
Reply:Tell him is could have been pink instead that you asked him to wear. No just kidding. Explain the whole color thing to him and maybe he will go with it. Or just have him wear a white vest with the colored tie. Maybe he will go for that. Hope this helps and that he cooperates. I was afraid my fiance would not cooperate but he is. Perhaps time will change his mind.
Reply:How about settling for the man!! And not what he looks like! Pale gray will do just fine next to lilac..
Reply:If he doesn%26#039;t want to wear it then don%26#039;t force him to wear it! Trust me I%26#039;m sure he would rather see you walk down the aisle naked than wear a white gown but has the good graces not to ask you to do so.
Reply:he might be willing to if the coat and pants are black.if you will meet him half way. he might meet you half way.
Reply:Humm???


got any prozac lying around you could slip into his drink?





If you do manage it please let us know so all us real men can come laugh at him and toss womens undergarments at him...


He%26#039;s a Wuss if he lets you get away with that you know
Reply:Choose someone else! If you are not willing to respect his strong feelings against something now, then you are headed for divorce court.





I think that, depending how you hook it up, lilac would be acceptable for a male to wear. However, I%26#039;m not your man, and your man ways no. Either A. Choose another color, 2. Find another fiance, or D. Go nude.





Seriously, it may seem a small thing to you, but talk to him and find out why he objects. Respect his views. This will help him respect yours.
Reply:dont do that to him... come on lilac.. how about hues of blue or green but not lilac...
Reply:Remember, the wedding day is about the groom too - it%26#039;s not all about you. Let the man wear what looks best on him and what he feels most comfortable in - and I can guarantee you it%26#039;s not Lilac.
Reply:Goodluck! just pick another color or a dark purple. Compromising wont help either. I am still debating over pink but it doesnt look like I am going to win. Yes, it is both your wedding - I used it - doesnt work!





However, if he wants something you dont, then you bring in the color. And he still wont see this as compromising...
Reply:Are you sure about this? How about just one or the other? Sometimes it looks good if all the groomsmen are wearing the %26quot;color%26quot; and the groom is in the more formal black and white, or grey and white, or tan and white. There are going to be lots of photos, and he has to feel comfortable. Come up with a compromise you both can live with.
Reply:you could just compromise--if he does this for you, you could do something special for him.
Reply:why not just ask him, or find a vest and tie that has lilac flecks in it then have the flower he wears be a lilac or that color.



hairstyles hair style

Give me any 2 colors that would look good with Lilac.?

I have a lilac dress that I want to get embroided and need color combinations for the embriodery.

Give me any 2 colors that would look good with Lilac.?
i bought a lilac dress from a well known designer.the has purple, off white and pink colors with lilac and it looks great.hope u like this color combination.
Reply:hi





I have two lilac dresses, one has grey and black work on it





and the other has pink and blue, it may seem an odd combination but trust me they are both gorgeous dresses, grey and pink also works on lilac, hope it helps
Reply:light yellow light blue white
Reply:chocolate and sage (pastel green)
Reply:i%26#039;ll give you three....white, red, pink
Reply:Pink or black would look awesome!!!!!!!
Reply:Black satin with silver straps.
Reply:brown or dark purple.
Reply:pink, light yellow, and a soft baby blue or springy grass..colbalt blue and black would be a nice combo as well..but I would stick to pastels as lilac is pastel!
Reply:purple ,yellow,green.
Reply:Black or White.


Or both....................
Reply:chocolate would look awesome!!!
Reply:To make the dress more of a neutral type go for:


Chocolate Brown and a Soft Pink





For a funky more fun style go for:


Sky Blue and a Mint Green
Reply:white and pink :-)



genealogy mormon

Does anyone remember a book that I think was called something like "The Lilac Forest" (I could be wrong)?

I read a book a long time ago, it was a kid%26#039;s book, and I vaguely remember it being about a girl (she could have been a princess) and she was always told to stay away from the nearby forest (there were a lot of lilacs in it, I forget the significance of those), but she went in anyway....for the life of me I can%26#039;t remember the title, I think it was called %26quot;The Lilac Forest%26quot; but I%26#039;m not even 50% sure of that....does anyone think they remember the actual title/author of this book? Thanks!

Does anyone remember a book that I think was called something like %26quot;The Lilac Forest%26quot; (I could be wrong)?
It is a compilation of works by a french author...


she is famous for children stories...including one that literally translated to %26quot;The Lilac Forest.%26quot;


I am giving you some links to help you find the story...





Author: Mme de Segur


Title: nouveaux contes de fees pour les petits enfants


http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/14247





This link you will have to translate from french to English....


I believe it may have the story you want


http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14247/142...



flower

What do you think of 2 bridesmaid wearing Victorian Lilac and 2 wearing Silver?

I am getting married in June and my colors are Victorian Lilac and Silver. Also, I must mention that one of my bridesmaids is pregnant. She will be 7 months at the time of the wedding. All feedback is welcome. Im not sure....

What do you think of 2 bridesmaid wearing Victorian Lilac and 2 wearing Silver?
I think it will be beautiful as long as the silver is in a soft shade. Don%26#039;t go for shiny silver dresses. That would look bad. You could always put all the girls in the lilac color and use a soft silver ribbon to wrap their bouquets. As long as you are happy with the look, that%26#039;s all that matters.


I think that it%26#039;s great that you are still including your friend even though she is pregnant! I%26#039;ve heard of (and known a few) brides who ask their pregnant friends to step down.


Good luck and congrats! =)
Reply:sounds great! it seam to be a trend here right now to have pregnant bridesmaids and I think its great the every one is so willing to accommodate them
Reply:This sounds really lovely. Just be sure the dresses you select will not be too uncomfortable for the mom-to-be.





Best wishes!
Reply:sounds good to me, but i%26#039;m just wondering why you%26#039;re mixing it up? i don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s a bad idea, but it%26#039;s different. why not have them all wear the same color? let me guess, you couldn%26#039;t make up your mind because you like both colors?? either way, i think that it will be fine.





the bridesmaid that is pregnant, what color is she wearing??





sounds good though! :]
Reply:I would say that those two colors are GREAT together. Just one thing...I would either make the color all the same with different dresses or make them all wear the same dress just in different colors. If you have ALOT going on, it is going to take away from what you want people notice
Reply:Sounds lovely. My bridesmaids were half blue and half purple all in different shades. I%26#039;d make sure to pick a style of dress that%26#039;ll look good on your non-pregnant and on your pregnant friend though. Or give them the color you want them in and let them pick the dress out themselves...
Reply:I think it%26#039;s totally fine. There is way too much emphasis on making all the bridesmaids %26quot;match,%26quot; which seems silly to me. The pregnancy doesn%26#039;t matter; these people are there to stand by you because they%26#039;re your friends, whether they are pregnant or overweight or have gum stuck in their hair, who cares? Congratulations!
Reply:Lol, I like it! I%26#039;m letting my bride%26#039;s maids choose between silver, red, burgundy, wine, or pink dresses! They love the idea! They get to pick their own dresses so they%26#039;ll like what dress they%26#039;re wearing!



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What are the names of lavender, light purple or lilac flowers?

I only know of lavendar and lilac, but want a bouquet of more lavendar color flowers for my wedding bouquet but don%26#039;t know of any or what flowers come in that color.. could you help?

What are the names of lavender, light purple or lilac flowers?
How about Iris? Try to find one called %26quot;Dancer%26#039;s Veil%26quot;, or if you like daisy-type flowers better, try asters or purple coneflower (aka echinacea)
Reply:Freesia comes in a lavender or purple smells wonderful misty blue is a wispy filler roses come in lavender. There are spray paints made for cut flowers and work well especially on carnations ans lilys



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I was told to use a detergent that has lilac in it to getrid of moles Help please?

iwas told to use a detergent with lilac in it to get rid of moles. help

I was told to use a detergent that has lilac in it to getrid of moles Help please?
Since this question was placed in the %26quot;Home and Garden%26quot; category. I%26#039;m assuming your talking about moles in your garden. I had a bad problem with moles eating the roots of my hosta plants. I was told to plant mint herbs around in your flower beds. I used orange mint. Moles hates mint. The next year I had no more problems with moles. Mint herbs is pretty invasive. You%26#039;ll have to pull some up to keep it under control, cause it can take over. It also smells soooo good.





If your talking about moles on your body. If it was me I would consult a dermotoigist.
Reply:Don%26#039;t mind the above answers. I am sure you are talking about a mole on your skin. Don%26#039;t mess around they are quite natural. If on your face, they are known as %26#039;beauty spots%26#039; - (see Madonna) and if on your body, they will become interesting to your future husband. You should not try to remove them yourself as you may cause problems. If they worry you too much, next time you see the doctor, just mention it to him. He will probably laugh and put your mind at rest.
Reply:EEEWWWW! MOLES! I HATE MOLES!



dental

I dont know how to take care of my lilac bushes??

i have 2 pots of lilac bushes they are about 2 ft tall and the pots they are in are pretty large. my question is, will they grow properly in the pots or should they be pulled out? they dont look very good. kind of thin and not very purple. i know nothing about taking care of them so i could use all the info you have.


thnx

I dont know how to take care of my lilac bushes??
They need to go into the ground.





Select a spot that gets adequate sun and drainage.





See source for more info
Reply:If you leave them in pots you will need to transplant. But in the bottom of the pot put a few empty pop bottles etc... Tip the bottles do water does not get trapped in them. Then a good thick layer of dirt. Then the lilacs roots. Then fill the rest of the container with dirt.





This helps so that the roots don%26#039;t stay to wet in the winter and root out. If by chance you are planning a move, this is your solution. Eventually you will need to put them in the ground. They do best in real earth.





Some one gave me information on making roses bloom, this also help lilacs. Take the blood from your roast, hamburg, what ever. Water it down and give it to your bush. The iron helps it produce flowers.





I had little or no flowers year after year on my bushes, but this worked. Also if your lilacs get frosted off to soon, it hinders getting your flowers. I hope this helps.
Reply:Plant them in the ground. When they get to be seven or eight feet tall, start cutting back 1/3 of the branches at the top 2feet each year. This will force blooms back down the lower part of the plant. If you don%26#039;t prune(and you don%26#039;t have to) the blooms will just keep coming out at the top of the plant and none anywhere else. If you cut all the top branches off the same year you may not get any blooms for several years. Plenty of water and not much else. No real need for fertilizer.
Reply:hi.. i just always remembered my mom, letting them grow, and not trimming them , they remained in sun , all sun.. she trimmed sometimes(but they were 6-10ft tall), but this was also 30 yrs and less ago-- i think place them in the ground, and in fall/ 1st winter in ground because they are so young, place posts %26amp; burlap around them to protect from winds.. but placing them in the soil/in ground NOW is always best for the roots to get stronger %26amp; grow, and mature the tree.. good luck. :)..happy planting.
Reply:I%26#039;d put them in the ground because they do get so large, and the more lilac the better, right? Dig a hole about the width of the plant, and a foot deep (obviously make sure it%26#039;s deeper than the roots are long). Put in the plant and fill in with miracle grow soil or organic soil. Water it every day or two, and watch it grow!
Reply:Lilac bushes get BIG! They are essentially a giant great weed! You can let them grow in pots for a little longer but they will need to be put into the ground. The one I have is about 5 years old and 7 feet tall. Make sure you give them plenty of fertilizer and water as well. Its hard to kill a lilac, best of luck
Reply:If there are flowers you need to take them off when the pass. The lilac will not push off the old ones the next year.
Reply:they will eventually become root bound and become unhealthy and die if not removed and re planted in the ground



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Does anyone know of a classified project using the words hyacinth, tulip, lilac,iris and daffodil.?

In the movie Men in Black II there is a Post Office scene where the aliens have an appearance that is an allusion to the 29 cent five stamp panel depicting the Hyacinth, Iris, Tulip, Lilac, and Daffodil. Also, K tells J that there is a free mental health clinic on the corner of Lilac and East Valley (East Valley being a reference to the Kidron Valley in the middle east, the site of Armagedon.) The Men in Black reference to the stamp set is unmistakable. Hyacinth is the Greek word for Sapphire. Sapphire is the gem stone of the ninth month. In the ninth chapter of the book of Revelation, verses 17 through 18 it refers to the fourth rider of Apocalypse on a horse with a breastplate emblazoned with gem stones red as fire, yellow as sulphur, and blue as sapphire. The Hyacinth stamp has three hyacinths, red, yellow and blue. The flag of Imperial China had the colors red, yellow and blue. What other countries have a flag with those exclusive colors?

Does anyone know of a classified project using the words hyacinth, tulip, lilac,iris and daffodil.?
you%26#039;re completely insane. If only you used those powers for good....
Reply:No, I don%26#039;t.
Reply:Mexico.
Reply:Delta 5 to Ajax 7


Our cover has been blown. Suggest termination of intruder with extreme prejudice.


over?


Roger, out.


%26quot;Lock and load boys ! It looks like we got us a little side job tonight.


Fire up the black choppers and let%26#039;s roll!%26quot;
Reply:The project is called %26quot;Flowers for Islam%26quot;... it is a secret plan to erradicate the fanatical Islamic movement by destroying all of their support mechanisms and those who breed, feed, house, and give succor to Islamo-fascists.





Every good conspiracy theory question deserves an answer, one that sounds as good as the question.... even if both are BS.
Reply:If I told you I would have to shoot you.
Reply:Not that I know of but you seem to know more about Revelation and you can see the symbols. Interesting but do no read too much into movie hits...I feel they make you think they have uncovered codes and try to get you going... The symbols I understand represent goverments... I thought MONSTERS that I did not want to see of course. We just look for the coming of Jesus. Flags have lots of colors and who knows why they are picked. Things happen and people really do not know why they are doing them. Calm down OK



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