JAPAN AND OTHER LILIES. 



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HIS ancient and aristocratic family, with its long line of distinguished posterity, is so well and 

 favorably known that descriptions are unnecessary, even were it possible for the pen or brush to 

 portray their almost savage beauty. They are hardy and of rapid and vigorous growth, and a 

 ^i bed of them, once established, becomes a permanent fixture that will long survive as a wondrous 

 and attractive feature of the garden. They succeed best if given a good, light, dry soil — a shel- 

 tered location, such as the proximity of shrubbery or trees (if not too large and dense), or a snug nook such 

 as the angles of buildings usually afford. The bulbs should be planted about 6 or 8 inches deep. Also 

 splendid for pot culture, especially the Auratum. The varieties that we offer below are among the finest 

 types, carefully selected with reference to the demands for general cultivation. 



SPECIOSUM or LANCIFOLUM are the most popular 

 and satisfactory of all Lilies. We offer below the best varie- 

 ties ; all are distinct, graceful and very popular. 



— Album. — Pure white, very fragrant and much liked. 

 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



— Rubrura. — One of the finest of Japanese Lilies; splen- 

 did bright crimson and white flowers, 

 borne in clusters ; grows 2 to 3 feet. 

 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



Tigrinum fl. pi. ( Double Tiger 

 Lily). — This magnificent Lily is borne 

 in immense clusters on tall strong 

 stems ; the flowers are very large, fre- 

 quently 6 inches, and very double ; 

 color, deep fiery red, spotted with 

 black. 20 cts. each; 6for$i. , 



Tiger Splendens (Si?igle Tiger 

 Lily). — This splendid Lily is one ot 

 the best; the stem is tall, the flowers 

 large and of excellent form, blooming 

 in large clusters ; color, orange, with 

 intense dark soots. 20 cts. each ; 6 

 for $1. 



Lfllum Auratum. 



Magnificent pure white flowers, often measuring a foot 

 across, exquisitely spotted with rose, and rayed and banded 

 with golden yellow in the most beautiful manner; maroon- 

 tipped stamens in high contrast with the flowers. This noble 

 Lily is certainly one of the most valu- 

 able and ornamental of flowers, either 

 for pot or garden culture, and should 

 be planted by every one. Fine large 

 blooming bulbs. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 

 60 cts. 



Batemanii. — A new arid desirable 

 Japanese Lily ; grows 3 to 4 feet high ; 

 clear apricot-colored flowers, without 

 spot or stain ; very desirable. 30 cts. 

 each; 2 for 50 cts.; 5for$i; 12 for $2. 



Longiflorum.— A well-known, 

 beautiful, snow-white, fragrant Lily; 

 "fine for forcing and handsome in the 

 garden. 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



ELEGANS.— The Elegans species 

 of Lily, also known asThunbergianunv 

 and Umbellatum, are among the best 

 hardy varieties. The large, bell-shaped 

 flowers are borne in clusters, and are 

 produced in early Summer in great 

 profusion. 



— Croceum. — This is the old 

 Orange Lily, and is very graceful and 

 distinct ; beautifully shaped flowers, 

 orange and black in color. 25 cts. 

 each ; 5 for $1. 



— Pulg-idum. — A most brilliant 

 Lily; the perfect flowers are deep 

 orange in color, spotted with yellow. 

 25 cts. each. 



— Incomparable. — A very striking 

 variety; rich orange-colored flowers. 

 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



— Elegans, Mixed Varieties. — 

 The richest hues of yellow, crimson, 

 red and dark red. 15 cts. each ; 6 for 

 75 cts.; 12 for $1.25. 



— Aureum Nigra Maculatum.— 

 Superb crimson flowers ; the darkest 

 of all the Elegans. 25 cts. each; 5 

 for 51. 



CHINESE SACRED I ILY. P dd and beautiful. Sure to grow and bloom whether planted in soil or grown 



in water and sand. Gives a profusion of flowers. Immensely popular. See 

 description, page 7. Fine large bulbs, genuine Chinese-grown, 25 cts. each. 



DON'T MISS OUR GRAND OFFER ON SECOND PAGE OF COVER— A CHINESE SACRED LILY «£=S^ff 

 FREE WITH EVERY DOLLAR'S WORTH OF GOODS PURCHASED FROM THIS CATALOGUE. «^^€* 



LIL1UM AURATUM. 



Bermuda Easter Lily. 



The most popular of all Lilies for 

 house culture. Its certainty to bloom 

 and the superb beauty of the flowers 

 have made it almost indispensable. See 

 page 7 for description and illustration. 

 We offer it in three sizes — bulbs sure 

 to bloom — at reduced prices: 15 cts., 

 25 cts. and 40 cts. each. 



Lillum Pardalium. 



(LEOPARD SPOTTED.) 



A very beautiful and handsome Lily 

 from California; entirely hardy ; grows 

 3 to 5 feet high; very free flowering; 

 color, bright orange red, with lighter 

 orange centre ; large clusters of flowers, 

 that look very beautiful and striking. 

 15 cts. each ; 3 for 40 cts.; 6 for 75 cts. 



Special Offer. — The entire collec- 

 tion of Japan and other Lilies offered, 

 15 varieties, for $2.50. 



