Why these NEW HYBRID 



These acclimated. American-grown, disease-resistant and hardy plants 

 are bursting with the vigor of their hybrid origin. They come to you as 

 large, well-rooted bulbs, carefully packed in peat moss for immediate 

 planting in any sunny, well-drained, porous garden soil. Once planted 

 they multiply rapidly and will give you exery possible variety of color, 

 form and blooming time from June through October. They are best 

 planted in the fall to give them time to establish themselves before 

 winter. These glorious new hybrid lilies are grown for you on the slopes 

 of Oregon's Mount Hood and come to you direct from the grower. 



For best results plant early - For best results order early. 

 HERE IS HOW TO GROW THE FINEST LILIES 



SOILS AND LOCATION: Lilies must have perfect drainage, such as a 

 gentle slope provides. If site is level and the soil heavy, prepare raised 

 beds. 



SUN OR SHADE: LiHes need sunlight, at least until 2 p.m. Semi-shade 

 will produce fine, soft colors but weaker stems. 



HOW DEEP TO PLANT: Never put more than four inches of soil over 

 the top of the bulb. 



SOIL TYPES: Lilies prefer a slightly acid soil, such as suits rhododen- 

 drons and azaleas and most other garden plants. Good drainage is 

 most important. 



ILIES are easy to grow . . . 



MULCH AND GROUNDCOVER: Lihes need a soil, rich in humus and 

 balanced plant food. They are strong feeders and root deeply. Mulch 

 with rich compost or decaying leafmold. Do not expect lilies to com- 

 pete with strong-growing perennials or shrubs. 



FERTILIZERS: Natural fertilizers are best. Scatter a handful of balanced 

 fertihzer every few feet. For alkaline soil, use some agricultural sul- 

 phur. Peat moss, being acid, is good for lilies. 



CUTTING FLOWERS: Cutting flowers only, preventing them from set- 

 ting seed, is beneficial. Cutting foliage is harmful in direct proportion 

 to amount cut. 



ON ARRIVAL: Bulbs must be received as soon as possible after digging. 

 If slightly Hmp after long trip, place in wet peat moss for a few days 

 and they will soon freshen up for immediate planting. Never plant 

 new bulbs where others have failed. Lily bulbs are never completely 

 dormant and cannot be dried out like tulip or daffodil bulbs. Re- 

 member that drainage is paramount. 



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