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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa, 



LiLiUM AuRATUM (GoMen-baiided 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 Q-iiuh bulbs, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; §7 50 per 100. 

 9/c' 11 " " 15 " " 1.50 " 10 00 " 



11/0 13 '•• " 25 " " 2.50 " 18 00 " 



Auratuins by ninil, 3 cis. per bulb extra. 



Auratum Rubra-vittatum, Thi.s 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. 



Batemannise. Brigln, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 feet; July. 

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



Brownii. Large trumpet shaped flowers, internally pure 

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

 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 

 3 feet ; June-July. 10 cts. e.Tch ; $1 00 per doz. 



Candidum [Aitnuiuiation or Madonna Lily). This 

 is one of the best known and most popular of garden 

 Lilies. The flowers are pure snow-white and very 

 fragrant, borne on long stems. It is also a valuable 

 variety for forcing; should be planted early in the 

 autumn, so that it can make some growth before frust ; 

 3 to 4 feet; May-June. (See cut.) Large bulbs, 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 



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. 



LILIUMS. 



(LILY.) 



Lilies mailed free at each and dozen prices, except 

 where noted. 

 To the Lily must be awarded the nrst place 

 among hardy 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 list to such as are of easy 

 culture, and give the best results with the least 

 care.- They should be planted in any good garden 

 soil, dusting a little powdered sulphur over the 

 bulbs and covering them at least three limes 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. They do grandly planted 

 among shrubbery, and in all cases it is well to 

 mulch around the roots. 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 the plant progresses. A cool tem- 

 perature suits them best, and the plants should be 

 liberally watered during the period of growth and 

 flowering. 



SPECIAL NOTICE.— Z?-/)' bulbs will be for- 

 warded as they mature. As a rule we can furnish 

 Candidum and Harrisii fro7n August on. Cana- 

 dense, Elegans, Longiflorum, Superbum and Tenui- 

 foliiim from end of Septc/iiber on. The entire 

 balance in late October and A'ove??iber. 



Auratums, Krameri and the Speciosum varieties 

 comi from Japan and are usually received early in 

 November. They are liable to delays of steamers, 

 freight blockades, etc., and we advise the prepara- 

 tion of the Lily beds or borders early in autumn, 

 Covering them with 4 to Q inches of leaves or litter 

 of any kind. 1 his 7uill keep them open and aamit 

 of the planting of the bulbs even jf not received 

 until December. 



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.; $600 per 100. 



Elegans Incomparable, Intense deep red ; one of the 



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

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 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. 



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 wdiite, with a purple throat; blooms in the summer. 

 Large flowering bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



LiLiuM Candtdx;m (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). 



Six of any one variety at doz. rate, 2.5 at 100 rate, 250 or over at 1000 rate. 



