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Lilacs: A Mount Vernon Area Favorite since 1732

The Custis and Washington Families both cultivated lilacs in their gardens.  John Custis (1678-1749), the father of Daniel Parke Custis (Martha Washington’s first husband), was an avid gardener.  Custis traded plants and corresponded with notable horticulturists of the time.  His … Continue reading

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