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Lili I'M Auratum (Gol den-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; $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 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. 



Batemannise. Bright, 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. 50 cts. 

 each; $ .00 per doz. 



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

 June and July. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Candidum {Annunciation or Madonna Lily"). Trjis 

 is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The 

 flowers are pure snow-white, and very fragrant, borne 

 on long steins. To succeed with it, it should be 

 planted early in the 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. ) 



Each. Doz. 100 



Large bulbs 12 $1.00 $G.OO 



Extra large bulbs 15 1.26 8.00 



Mammoth " 20 1.50 10.00 



Croceum {Orange Lily). One of the easiest Lilies 

 to grow; bright orange, bome in an umbel of 5 t<> 10 

 erect flowers; 3 to 1 ft; 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 do not include postage. 



To the Lily must be awarded the first 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, how- 

 ever, 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 necessary 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 

 spring, when danger from hard frost is past. 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 pro- 

 gresses. A cool temperature suits them best, and the plants 

 should be liberally watered during the period of growth and flow- 

 ering. 



SPECIAL NOTICE. Lily bulbs will be forwarded as 



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

 Harrisii from August on. Canadense, Elegans, Longi- 

 florevi, Superbumand Tenuifolium from end of September 

 on. The entire balance in late October and November. 



Auratums, Krameri and the Speciosum varieties conic 

 from Japan, and are usually received early in November. 

 They are liable to delays of steamers, freight blockades, etc., 

 and we advise the preparation of the Lily beds or borders 

 early in autumn, covering them with 4/0 6 inches of leaves 

 or litter of any kind. 7 his will keep them open and admit 

 of the planting of the bulbs even if not received until De- 

 cember. 



Elegans (f'mbellatum.) 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 grown group; 2 feet; July. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



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

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

 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 flower- 

 ing 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 ft.; June. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Lilii'm Candidi m (Annunciation or M 



Lily). 



