Lilacs
Apr 17, 2012 16:32:55 #
First a little history of lilacs here in Rochester, NY followed by some pics. The festival starts in about a month. Pictures are from 2011.
Where is the Lilac Capital of the World? Many areas grow them and many have a wide variety in large numbers. But Rochester, N.Y. undoubtedly is the Lilac Capital of the World. It's love for Lilacs dates back to 1892 when Highland Park horticulturalist John Dunbar planted 20 varieties on the sunny southern slopes of the park. Highland Park in Rochester is the scene of an annual, two week long Lilac Festival ,with over a half a million people attending the event each year. This park has over 500 varieties of lilacs and more than 1200 lilac bushes in the parks' 155 acres. They hold a huge, annual Lilac Festival,
In addition, many homes and parks in the Rochester, NY area have one or more lilac bushes. If you take a ride along many of the Finger Lakes, you will find thousands of them along the roadside. The sweet fragrance comes right through your open window, as you drive along.
Where is the Lilac Capital of the World? Many areas grow them and many have a wide variety in large numbers. But Rochester, N.Y. undoubtedly is the Lilac Capital of the World. It's love for Lilacs dates back to 1892 when Highland Park horticulturalist John Dunbar planted 20 varieties on the sunny southern slopes of the park. Highland Park in Rochester is the scene of an annual, two week long Lilac Festival ,with over a half a million people attending the event each year. This park has over 500 varieties of lilacs and more than 1200 lilac bushes in the parks' 155 acres. They hold a huge, annual Lilac Festival,
In addition, many homes and parks in the Rochester, NY area have one or more lilac bushes. If you take a ride along many of the Finger Lakes, you will find thousands of them along the roadside. The sweet fragrance comes right through your open window, as you drive along.
Apr 17, 2012 17:05:52 #
Apr 17, 2012 17:10:19 #
B..e...a...u...t...i...f...u...l!
Bet that place smells heavenly, too!
Bet that place smells heavenly, too!
Apr 17, 2012 17:22:08 #
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Apr 18, 2012 10:59:26 #
prestonphoto wrote:
First a little history of lilacs here in Rochester... (show quote)
Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Rochester in the 50's & 60's. My early interest in photography was in Highland park. We went to the conservatory the year around to photograph the indoor flowers and the lilac in season. Spent many happy hours there.
Apr 19, 2012 07:06:06 #
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