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LiLiUM AuRATCM (Golden-banded Japanese Lily). 



Auratum {Golden-banded Lily). Undoubtedly one of the 

 finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of 

 six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded 

 with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre 

 a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet ; July-September. (See cut.) 



8 to 9-inck bulbs, 12 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7.o0 per 100. 

 9/0 11 " " 18 " " 1,50 " 10.00 



U to 13 " " 30 '< " 2.50 " 18 00 



Auratum RubrO-vlttatum. This splendid variety has a 

 band of red running through each petal instead of the gold 

 band as in the type ; 3 to 4 feet ; August. 60 cts. each ; 

 $6. 00 per doz. 



Batemanniae. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 feet; July. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Brownil. Large trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure 

 white ; externally rich purple ; 4 feet ; July- 

 August. GO cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots ; 2 to 

 3 feet ; June July. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Candlduni [A)iniinciiition or Madonna Lily). This 

 is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The 

 flowers are pure snow-white and very fragrant, 

 borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should 

 be planted early in the autumn, so that it can make 

 some growth before frost ; give the bulbs a light 

 dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover 

 with more than 2 inches of soil ; 3 to 4 feet ; May- 

 June. (See cut.) Large bulbs, 12 cents each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Extra large bulbs, 

 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $800 per 100. 

 Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10 00 per 100. 



LIUUMS. 



Single Bulbs of Lilies mailed free at prices 



given; rates on larger quantities do 



]iot include postage. 



To the Lily must be awarded the first place 

 among h.nrdy bulbs ; their beauty and fragrance 

 are unequalled by any other class of plants. The 

 genus embraces a vast number of species; we, 

 however, confine our li.st to sucli as are of easy 

 culture, and give the best results with the least 

 care. It is in the hardy border, or among 

 shrubbery, that Lilies do best, as they get the 

 benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, 

 which is so necessary for their welfare. In 

 planting, cover the bulbs at least three times 

 their own depth, and when hard frost sets in 

 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed 

 over them; this should be removed in spring, 

 when danger from hard frost is paSt. When 

 grown in pots it is advisable to begin with the 

 smallest size pot in which the bulbs can be 

 placed, and to shift into larger pots as tlie plant 

 progresses. A cool temperature suits them best, 

 and the plants should be liberally watered 

 during the period of growth and flowering. 



SPECIAL NOTICE Lily bulbs will be for- 



•wardr'd as they mature. As a rzile, we can 



furnish Candidum and Harrisii from August 

 on. Canadense, Elegans, Longiflorum, Superbum 

 and Tenuifolium from end of September on. The 

 entire balance in late October and November. 



AuratuDis, Krameri and the Speciosutn varie- 

 ties come from Japan and are ususally received 

 early in November. They are liable to delays 

 of steamers, freight blockades, etc., and we 

 advise the preparation of the Lily beds or borders 

 early in autumn, covering them with 4 /o 6 

 inches of leaves or litter of any kind. This 

 will keep them open and adjnit of the planting 



of the bulbs even if not received until December. 



Croceum [Orange Lily). .One of the easiest Lilies to grow ; 

 bright orange, borne in an umbel of 5 to 10 erect flowers ; 3 

 to 4 ft.; July. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 



Elegans [Umbellatum). This class includes some of the 

 most beautiful Lilies ; flowers erect, borne in clusters ; colors 

 of the richest hues of yellow and red ; fine for planting in 

 masses. Mixed varieties 1 to 2 feet; July. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $6 00 per 100. 



Elegans Incomparable. Intense deep red; one vf the 

 richest of this easily grown group; 2 feet; July. 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Excelsum. This remarkable Lily produces from 8 to 12 

 nodding, ~ rich, apricot-hued blooms; very sweet-scented; 

 4 to 6 feet ; July. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



LiLiuM Candidum ( Annunciation nr Madonna Lily). 



Six of any one variety at doz. rate, 35 at 100 rate, 250 or over at 1000 rate 



