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Published: 2010-05-03 17:47:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 529; Favourites: 45; Downloads: 0
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Description This very fragrant lilac flowers are taken in my front yard.
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"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.

In addition, many homes and parks in the Rochester 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 and the sweet smell will come right through your open window."

A Stately Bush: On August 18, 2006, New York State Governor George Pataki proclaimed the Lilac as the State bush.
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Comments: 18

prettyflour [2020-04-05 11:59:02 +0000 UTC]

This has been featured in my journal. 

A Feature for Lilies and LilacsBecause Lilies and Lilacs are beautiful.









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Makivka [2011-05-31 21:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome.

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CecilyAndreuArtwork In reply to Makivka [2011-06-01 00:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear Makivka!

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Makivka In reply to CecilyAndreuArtwork [2011-06-02 01:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Ahahah, no problem

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sesam-is-open [2011-05-31 11:26:29 +0000 UTC]

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SuliannH [2010-06-17 05:21:36 +0000 UTC]

I love lilacs

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CecilyAndreuArtwork In reply to SuliannH [2010-06-18 00:28:48 +0000 UTC]

Glad you do, Suliann!

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SuliannH In reply to CecilyAndreuArtwork [2010-06-18 07:33:53 +0000 UTC]

I sure do and sorry for the double post; DA is playing trick on me. It usually does this when the forum is very busy.

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SuliannH [2010-06-17 05:21:36 +0000 UTC]

I love lilacs

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Turisse [2010-05-05 07:59:18 +0000 UTC]


You've been featured in this news article: PURPLE & PINK (photography feature) !
Your support for the artists is very much appreciated!

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CecilyAndreuArtwork In reply to Turisse [2010-05-05 12:09:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Turisse!

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Turisse In reply to CecilyAndreuArtwork [2010-05-05 13:06:11 +0000 UTC]

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barcon53 [2010-05-04 17:22:58 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! Love the lilacs, especially the scent...

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CecilyAndreuArtwork In reply to barcon53 [2010-05-04 23:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Barbara!

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barcon53 In reply to CecilyAndreuArtwork [2010-05-08 12:30:21 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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Tanja0869 [2010-05-03 18:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh lovely! I tried these over and over, but never found angle which makes it look interesting. You did

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CecilyAndreuArtwork In reply to Tanja0869 [2010-05-03 18:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, dear! Yeah, this is the first time I felt it looked decent enough, out of my hundred failures.

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Tanja0869 In reply to CecilyAndreuArtwork [2010-05-03 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Lol, Oh how I know this

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