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"THE DINGEE&: ~^' 



THIS 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 bed of them, once established, becomes a per- 

 manent fixture that will long survive as a wondrous and at- 



tractive feature of the garden. They succeed best if given a 

 good, light, dry soil and a sheltered 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. The 

 varieties offered below are among the finest types, carefu^lly 

 selected with reference to the demands for general cultivation. 



REMEMBER, the bulbs offered are large, sound and solid, and are far superior 

 to the small bulbs frequently offered* All our bulbs are sure to grow and bloom. 



I«iliUin Auratum. — Magni- 

 ficent pure white flowers, often meas- 

 uring 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 valuable and ornamental of 

 flowers, either for pot or garden cul- 

 ture, and should be planted by every- 

 one. Fine, large, blooming bulbs, 

 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for ^i. 

 Larger bulbs, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 

 cts.; 6 for^i. 



Batemanii. — A new and desirable 

 Japanese Lily; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 high; clear apricot-colored flowers, 

 without spot or stain; very desirable. 

 20 cts. each; 6 for $1. 



BrO"WTlii. — A grand Lily, very rare and 

 beautiful; immense trumpet-shaped 

 flowers, chocolate purple outside, 

 white inside. 50c. each; 3 for $1.25. 



Candidtim. — The old white garden 

 Lily (not Japan), a splendid sort; 

 elegant large pure white flowers in 

 clusters. We offer none but extra- 

 large bulbs. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 

 cts.; 7 for $1. 



Excelsum. — A superb variety, attain- 

 ing the wonderful height of 5 to 6 

 feet. It produces from 8 to 12 nod- 

 ding rich apricot blooms, delightfully 

 fragrant. Wherever known this va- 

 riety is a great favorite. 50 cts. 

 each ; 3 for $1.25. 



Qiganteum. — A magnificent variety, 

 growing 6 to 10 feet high, and fre- 

 quently bearing 12 to 20 large flow- 

 ers, 5 to 6 inches long; color creamy 

 white, with a purple throat, $1 each. 



Hutnboldti. — A remarkably fine variety 



Lilium Auratum. 



grows 3 to 5 feet 

 high and produces its flowers with great freedom ; color 

 golden yellow, spotted with purple. 30 cts. each ; 4 for ^i. 



Krameri. — Entirely distinct from any other Lily known ; 

 flowers beautiful soft rose color. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



Longiflorum — Well-known, beautiful, snow-white, fragrant 

 Lily ; fine for forcing, handsome in garden. 15, 20 and 25c. 



Pardalium {Leopard Lily). — A very beautiful and hand- 

 some 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. 15c. each ; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c. 



Elegfans.— The Elegans species 

 of Lily, also known as Thunbergianum 

 and Umbellatum, are among the best 

 hardy varieties ; large, bell-shaped flow- 

 ers are borne in clusters and 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. 25c. each ; 5 for $1. 

 Elegans, Mixed Varieties. — The 



richest hues of yellow, crimson, red 



and dark red. 20 cts. each; 3 for 



50 cts.; 7 for $\. 



Speciosum or I^ancifo- 



lum are the most popular and satis- 

 factory of all Lilies. We offer below 

 the best varieties ; all are distinct, grace- 

 ful and very popular. 

 Album. — Pure white, very fragrant, 

 and much liked. 20c. each ; 6for^i. 

 Melpomene. — This is a variety of 

 most wonderful beauty. It is both 

 scarce and valuable. Frosted white, 

 spotted, clouded and bearded with 

 pinkish crimson. Petals deeply re- 

 curved and widely bordered. Inex- 

 ■ pressibly fine. 20 cts. each ; 7 for ^i. 

 Rubrum. — One of the finest of Jap- 

 anese Lilies ; splendid bright crimson 

 and white flowers, borne in clusters ; 

 grows 2 to 3 ft. 20C. each ; 7 for ^i. 

 TigTinumfl.pl. {Double Tiger Lily). 

 — This magnificent Lily is borne in 

 immense clusters on tall strong stems; 

 the flowers are very large, frequently 

 6 inches, and very double ; color 

 deep fiery red, spotted with black. 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $\. 

 Tig-er Splendensl^^V?^/*? Tiger Lily). 

 — This splendid Lily is one of the 

 best; the stem is tall, the flowers large and of excellent 

 form, blooming in large clusters; color orange, with in- 

 tense dark spots. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 

 Bermuda Easter Lily. — Most popular of all Lilies for 

 house culture (see page 8 for description and illustration). 

 15c., 20C., 25c. and 30C. each. 



DONT MISS THESE !♦»•♦»♦ 



Giant "White Narcissus, Flatningo Gtnna, Princess 

 Bonnie Rose, Chinese Lantern Plant, and, above all^ 

 give the Scarlet Mexican Lily a trial. 

 Xhe prices given include the postagre, -wlaicli -we pay. 



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