Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896. 



23 



fine 



L I L I E S — Continued. 



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



and producing bright, apricot-tinted flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.50 



per doz. 

 Brownii. Very fine, large flowers, trumpet-shaped ; internally 



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

 CanadeilSe flaviim. A beautiful, pure yellow variety of our 



native Canadian Lily. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 

 C. rub rum. Bright crimson, with dark spots. 15 els. each, 



$1.50 per doz. 

 Elegans {Uinbcllatuni). 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. 

 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. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 Gig'anteum. 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. Immense bulbs. $1.50 



each, $16. 00 per doz. 

 Humboldtii. A very 



variety, a native of Califo; 



growing from 3 to 5 ft.; flo 



orange-red, with claret-col 



spots. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 

 Krameri. Distinct from 



other Lilies ; large flowers, 



soft, beautiful rose color. 



cut.) 

 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz 

 IiOiigiflorum (Bermu 



grown). This well-known 



tiful variety is also widely 



for forcing for the Easter 



days. Its flowers have 



substance and last long 



bloom than the Bermuda 



It is quite hardy and beaut 



in the open ground, bloom 



June and July. Flowers 



white, trumpet-shaped, 



and very fragrant. 10 



cts. each, $100 per doz., 



$5 00 per 100; large 



bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 



perdoz., $10.00 per 100; t 



extra large bulbs, 25 cts. 



each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Longifblium E x i - 



mium. A Japanese 



variety, said 



to be an im- 



provement 



on L o n g i 



LlLlUM GlGANTE 



Lilium Speciosium Rubrum. 



Lilium Krameki. 



florum. 10 cts. each, $100 per doz., $6.00 per 

 100; extra large bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 

 doz., $10.00 per 100. 

 Pai'dalinum. Scarlet, shading to rich yellow, 

 spotted with purple-brown ; 3 feet ; blooms in July 

 and August. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 

 Plliladelphicuill. Bright orange-red, spotted 

 with purple; height, 1 to 3 feet; blooms in mid- 

 summer. 10 cts. each, $1 00 per doz. 

 Superblim. A beautiful native variety; color 

 yellowish-red, spotted. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

 Tenuitblium (Coral Lily). One of the earliest 

 and best of Lilies; it bears in profusion medium- 

 sized flowers of perfect form and of a dazzling 

 orange-scarlet. 20 cts. each, $2 00 per doz. 

 Tig'rillUUl (Tiger Lily). Orange-salmon, spotted 



with black. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

 T. splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). Very 

 large flowers; orange-salmon, spotted black; 3 to 

 5 feet. August. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

 T. flore pleilO (Double Tiger Lily). Orange- red, spotted with black; 



double, showy flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

 Wallacei. Flowers rich vermilion-orange, spotted with raised maroon 

 dots ; autumn-flowering ; thrifty grower, and highly satisfactory. 15 cts. 

 each, $1.50 per doz. 



LILIUM SPECIOSUM. (Lancifolium.) 



The varieties of Lilium Speciosiim comprise the most important group of 

 any one species. They are ol easy growth, and can always be relied upon to 

 give satisfaction to the buyer. The flowers are very beautiful, showy and 

 distinct, and exquisitely fragrant. Magnificent as border plants, they are also 

 excellent for pot culture. 

 SpeciOSUm Album. Large white flowers of great substance, with a 



greenish band running through the center of each petal; very fine. 15 cts. 



each, $1.50 per doz.; extra large bulbs, 25 cts. each, $2. 50 per doz. 

 S. Rubrum. White, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. 10 cts. 



each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100; extra large bulbs, 15 cts. each, 



$1.50 per doz. 

 S. Roseum. White, shaded and spotted with rose. 10 cts. each, $1 00 



per doz.; extra large bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 perdoz. 

 S. Melpomene. Very large flowers, rich blood-crimson, heavily spotted. 



20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



Jgg^Special prices on quantities of 250 or over, for planting in 

 parks or large estates. 



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



