Beryl Grey as the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty at the Sadler’s Wells Ballet Company which she joined in 1942. We discovered this fascinating article in American Homes and Gardens from 1907. To learn how to force lilacs inside for cutting click on the photo above to link to the archive of this article. White lilacs at Wardington at dusk. Music: Lilac Wine by Nina Simone Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) Slide 5 Slide 5 (current slide)