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LrLiUM Auratum (Gclden-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-inch bulbs, 15 cts. each; SI. 25 per doz.; 88.00 per 100. 



9 to 11 " " 20 " " 1.75 " " 12.00 " '■' 

 11 to 13" " 30 " " 2.50 " " 18.00 " " 



Auratum Rubro-vittatum. 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. 50 cts. each; §5.00 

 per doz. 



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

 15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Brownii, Large, trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure 

 white; externally rich purple; 4 feet; July-August. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Canaden.se. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 3 feet; 

 June and July. 10 cts. each; $1,00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



Candidum ( Annunciation 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 tin- 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.) 



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si. mi $7.00 

 1.25 9.00 

 1.75 12.00 



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Large bulbs 12 



Extra large bulbs.. ig 



Mammoth " ,. 25 



CrOCeum ( On in<:<- Lily). One of the easiest Lilies to grow; 

 bright orange, borne in an umbel of ."> to 10 ereel flowers; 3 

 to 4 feet; July. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



LILIUMS. 



Single Bulbs of Lilies mailed free at prices given; rates 

 on larger quantities da nut include pottage. 



The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, however, 

 confine our list to such 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 necessarv 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 

 the spring, when danger from hard frost is past. When grown 

 in pots it is advisable to begin with the smallest pot in which 

 the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into larger pots as the 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 forwarded as 

 they mature. As a rule, 'we can furnish Candidum and 

 Harrisii from August on. C'anadense, Elegans, Longi- 

 florum, Superbum and Tenuifolium from end of Septem- 

 ber on. The entire balance in late October and Novi mb( r. 

 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 of the 

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

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Excelsum. This remarkable Lily produces from 8 to 12 nod- 

 ding, rich apricot-hued blooms; very sweet-scented; 4 to 6 

 feet; July. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Giganteum. A splendid species of gigantic growth and very 

 distinct; the stems grow 6 to 10 feet high, and frequently bear 

 12 to 20 large flowers 5 to 6 inches long; color creamy white, 

 with a purple throat; blooms in the summer. Large flowering 

 bulbs. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 Hansoni. Deep golden-yellow, conspicuously spotted with 

 purple. A thrifty grower and very hardy; 3 to 4 feet; June. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Lilium Candidum (Annunciation or Mado 



Lily). 



Lily bulb» mature at different leasont Send in your order early and we will send them as ready. 



