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. ■ LiLiUM AuRATOM (Golden-banded Japanese Lily). 



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 Auratum {Golden-banded Lily). Undoubtedly one of tlie 

 finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of 

 .six petals of a delicate ivory-vvliite color, thickly studded 

 with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre 

 a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet ; July-September. (See cut.) 



$1.00 per doz.; §7.oO per 100- 

 1.50 " 10.00 



2.50 " 18 00 



This splendid variety has a 



each petal instead of the gold 



4 feet ; August. 60 cts. each ; 



^'to '^-iiich bulbs, 12 cts. each ; 



<d\to n ". " 18 " " 

 llV> 13 " -" 30 " " 



Auratum Rubro-vlttatum. 



Ikand of red running through 

 Itiand as in the type; 3 to 

 ■iiiOO per doz. 



BatemannlS. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers ; 3 feet ; July. 



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

 Brownil. Large trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure 



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

 » August. CO cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 

 3 feet ; fune July. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Candidum [^Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This 

 is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The 

 flowers are pure snow-white and very fragrant, 

 borne on long stems. 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.) Large bulbs, 12 cents each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; §6.00 per 100. Extra large bulbs, 

 1.5 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $800 per 100. 

 Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



UUUMS. 



Single Bulbs cf Lilies mailed free at prices 



given; rates on larger quajitities do 



not include postage. 



To the Lily must he 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, 

 however, 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 iu 

 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. Wlien 

 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 temperature suits them best, 

 and the plants should be liberally watered 

 during the period of growth and flowering. 



SPECIAL NOTICE Lily bulbs will be for- 



•warded as they mature. As a rule, we can 



furnish Candidum and Harrisii from Augzist 

 on. Canadense, Elegans, Longifiorum, Superbum 

 and Tenuifolium from end of September on. The 

 entire balance in late October and A^ovember. 



Auratums, Krajneri and the Speciosum varie- 

 ties come from Japan and are ususally received 

 early in November. They are liable to delays 

 of steamers, freight blockades, etc., and ive 

 advise the preparation of the Lily beds or borders 

 early in autufnn, covering them with 4 /o 6 

 inches of leaves or litter of any kind. This 

 luill keep them open and admit of the planting 



of the bulbs even if not received itntil December, 



Croceum (^Oran^e 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.; $7.50 per 100. 



Elegans {JJmbellatum') . 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 

 nodding, rich, apricot-hued blooms ; very sweet-scented ; 

 4 to 6 feet ; July. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



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I ILIUM Candibum ( Annunciitinn nr Madonna Liiy) 



Six of any one variety at doz. rate, 25 at 100 rate, 250 or over at 1000 rate. 



