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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



LILIES. 



Head of Lilium Auratum, 



To the Lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs; their beauty 

 and fragrance are unequaled 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 gar- 

 den soil, covering the bulb at least three times its 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 in a semi- 

 shaded position, or 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 codI 

 temperature suits them best, and the plants should be liberally watered during the 

 period of growth and flowering. 



Candidum and Harrisii are mature in August, and the others, with one or two 

 exceptions, in October. 



Auratum (Golden Banded Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large and 

 graceful flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly 

 sludded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden 

 yellow. 10, 15 and 25 cts. each; $1.00, §1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 

 Batemannize. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 to 4 feet. 15 cts. ea ; $1.50 doz. 

 Brownii. Large, trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure white; externally pur- 

 plish-brown. 40 cts. each; §4 00 per doz. 

 Candidum (Annunciation Lily). This is one of the best known and most pop- 

 ular 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 frost. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each ; 

 §1.00 per doz.; §6.00 per 100. 

 Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent Lily is 

 undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly 

 into bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, 

 gracefully formed and delightfully fragrant. The bulbs should 

 be potted in early fall in rich soil, and the pots plunged in 

 sa.id, where they should be allowed to remain until the ap- 

 proach of cold weather. It can be forced into bloom at any 

 desired time, and the freedom with which the flowers are 

 produced is truly remarkable ; even the smallest bulbs bloom- 

 ing freely. Each. Doz. 100 

 First size bulbs, 5 to 7 ins. in circumference. $ 07 § 75 §6 00 



Extra 



7 to 9 ' 



Selected ' 



9 to 11 ' 



Monster ' 



' 11 to 13' 



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. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



Elegans Incomparable. Intense deep red; one of the 

 richest of this easily-grown group. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per 

 doz. 



Excelsum. This remarkable Lily attains a height of 5 to 6 

 feet; it produces from 8 to 12 nodding, rich, apricot-hued 

 blooms; very sweet-scented. 40 cts. each; §4 00 per doz. 



Ciiganteum. 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. Im- 

 mense bulbs. §1.25 each. 



Humboldtii. Flowers orange-red, with claret-colored spots; 3 to 5 feet. 30 cts. each; 

 §3. n0 per doz. 



Krameri. Large flowers, of a soft, beautiful rose color. 15 cts. each ; §1 50 per doz. 



Longiflorum Exiniium. Pure white trumpet-shaped flowers. Splendid for growing in 

 pots for Easter flowering and very desirable for outdoor planting, being quite hardy. 



Each. Doz. 1C0. 



First size bulbs, 5 to 7 inches § 05 §0 50 §3 50 



Extra size " 7 to 9 " 10 100 7 00 



Mammoth " 9 to 10 " 15 150 10 00 



Pardalinum. Scarlet, shading to rich yellow, spotted with purple-brown; 3 feet; blooms 

 in July and August. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



Pomponicum rubrum. A fine free-growing species, flowers bright red; 3 feet. 15 els. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



Superbum. A beautiful native variety; color yellowish-red, spotted. 10 cts. each; $1.00 

 per doz. 



Speciosum (Lancifolium). The varieties of Lilium Speciosum comprise the most im- 

 portant group of any one species. They are of easy growth, and can always be relied 

 upon to give satisfaction. The flowers are very beautiful, showy and distinct, and ex- 

 quisitely fragrant. Magnificent as border plants, also excellent for pot culture. 



— Album. Large white flower of great substance, with a greenish band running through 

 the centre of each petal. Fine bulbs, 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; extra large bulbs, 15 

 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



— Rubrum, or Roseum. White, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. P'ine bulbs, 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; extra large bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



— Melpomene. Very large flowers, rich blood-crimson, heavily spotted. 15 cts. each ; 

 §1.50 per doz. 



Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). One of the earliest; it bears in profusion medium-sized 

 flowers of perfect form and of a dazzling orange-scarlet. 20 cts. each; §2.00 per doz. 



Tigrinum (Tiger Lily}. Orange, spotted black. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Tigrinum Flore Pleno (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red, spotted with black; double, 

 showy flowers. 12 cts. each; §1.25 per doz. 



Wallace!. Flowers rich vermilion-orange, spotted with raised maroon dots; autumn 

 flowering; thrifty grower, and highly satisfactory. 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



20 2 00 



15 00 



35 3 50 



25 00 



50 5 00 





Lilium Harrisii. 



