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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897 » 



LlLIUM AUKATUM. 



& LILIES* 



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

 and fragrance are unequalled by any other class of plants, and even surpass the 

 richest exotics for size, form and coloring. The genus embraces avast 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 deep, covering the bulb 

 with at least 6 inches of soil, 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. The soil best suited for them is a deep, light loam, en- 

 riched with thoroughly decomposed cow manure ; but good results may be had in 

 any good garden soil. They do grandly in a semi-shaded position, or planted 

 among shrubbery, and in all cases it is well to mulch around the roots. A great 

 many cases of failure with Lilies can be traced to their being planted at the wrong 

 time. We believe that fall planting is much better than spring, and in each case 

 the sooner they are planted after maturity the better. 



Candidum, Harrisii and Longiflorum are mature in August, and the others, with 

 one or two exceptions, in October. Many sorts, including the magnificent Japanese 

 varieties, Auratum, Kramerii, Longiflorum and Speciosum, are now offered at such 

 low prices that liberal plantings can be made at little expense ; it is only when planted 

 in clumps of a dozen to a hundred that they show to the best advantage. 



Culture in I*otS. When grown in pots, the best soil is sandy peat, but they 

 will flower finely in a light, rich mixture. 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, and until the flower buds appear, when, of course, no further shifting 

 should be done. A cool temperature suits them best, and the plants should be 

 liberally watered during the period of growth and flowering. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each to the price of Lily Bulbs for postage. 



Plant 6 



MILIUM AURATUM (Golden Banded Lily). 



Of all the Lily tribe, this is undoubtedly one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement 

 of color. Its large and graceful 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. From 6 to 20 flowers are produced on a stem, and as the bulbs 

 acquire age and strength, the flowers increase in size and number. It is perfectly hardy, and thrives best in a moderately dry, 

 rich loairTwhere the water does not lie in winter. Good drainage is necessary to the successful growing of this Lily, 

 inches deep, and cover lightly during winter. 



Each. Doz. ioo 



Extra large bulbs, 11 to 13 ins. in circumference. .$0 25 §2 50 §12 00 

 First size, " 9 to 11 " " . . 15 1 50 8 00 



Second size, 7 to 9 " " 10 1 00 6 00 



MILIUM CANDIDUM (Annunciation 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, and 

 often exceed in number 25 to each bulb. It is also a valuable variety for 

 forcing, being largely used by the florists for this purpose. Large bulbs, 

 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 

 Batemaimise. A Japanese Lily, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, and 



producing bright, apricot-tinted flowers. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 

 Bl'OWIlii. Very fine, large flowers, trumpet-shaped ; internally pure 



white, externally purplish brown. 25 cts. each, §2.50 per doz. 

 Canadense flavuni. A beautiful, pure yellow variety of our native 



Canadian Lily. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 

 C. rilbrum. Bright crimson, with dark spots. 15 cts. each, $1.50 



per doz. 



JLILIUM HARRISII 



(Bermuda Easter Lily). 



This magnificent Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it 

 comes quickly into bloom and produces flowers in the greatest abundance. 

 The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and de- 

 lightfully fragrant, and if cut when partly opened will last in perfection 

 for 10 days or 2 weeks. The bulbs should be potted in early fall in rich 

 soil, and the pots plunged in sand, where they should be allowed to re- 

 main until the approach of cold weather. The aim should be to prevent 

 the tops starting until the roots have become strong and vigorous when 

 they may be brought in and placed in gentle heat, 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 will bloom. For 

 outdoor planting it is very desirable, as it-is hardy with slight protection, 

 easy of culture, and one of the finest plants for garden or cemetery deco- 

 ration. 



Mammouth bulbs, 11 to 13 inches in circumference, 50 cts. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Each. Doz. too. 



Extra size bulbs, 9 to 11 ins. in circumference. . . .$0 20 §2 00 $15 00 

 First " " 7 to 9 " " 10 1 00 7 50 



Second " " 5 to 7 " " .... 06 60 4 50 Lilium Harrisii (Bbrmuda Easter Lily.) 



