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TYPE OF LILY SPECIOSUM. LILY CANDIDUM. 



We annually supply Lilies to a larger number of 

 people than any other establishment in this country. 



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LILY AURATUM. 



DIRECTIONS FOR CULTURE.— Lily bulbs should be planted quite deep, say not less than six to eight 

 inches. Unlike most other flowers, they do not need strong ground or manure, but thrive best in a partially 

 shaded situation, sheltered by shrubbery and other plants. They are entirely hardy, and need no protec- 

 tion in Winter, though in exposed situations it is advisable to give a slight covering of leaves or coarse 

 litter when convenient. Lilies increase in size and beauty with age, and should be left undisturbed from 

 year to year. When the best effect is desired, we recommend planting one or two dozen of a kind, rather 

 than one or two each of several kinds ; they are very desirable, and always give satisfaction. 



Lilies can be planted in Spring or Fall, as preferred. 



Lilium Auratum. 



The Golden Rayed Lily of Japan. 



This magnificent variety is the finest of all Lilies ; a clump 

 of it in full bloom is worth going a long way to see. The 

 strong, straight stalks grow 3 to 6 feet in height, and are well 

 able to bear the superb clusters of great blossoms they pro- 

 duce; the magnificent flowers are often a foot across. The 

 color is pure white, 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 or- 

 namental of flowers, and should be planted by every one. 



We offer Auratum Bulbs in 3 Sizes. All are fine 

 strong bulbs, sure to bloom the present season ; the only 

 difference is the size. 



Standard Size, 1st quality 35c; $4 doz. 



Medium " " 25 3 " 



Double Extra, " 75 8 " 



Auratum Rubra Vittatum. -Magnificent flowers, very 

 large size ; waxy white, with a broad, blood-red stripe through 

 each petal; very striking. 75 cts. each. 



Batemanii. — New and very desirable; color, rich apricot 

 yellow, not spotted. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz. 



Brownii. — One of the most magnificent varieties; fine 

 foliage; flowers very large and of splendid trumpet shape; 

 color, white inside, rich purple outside ; the stamens are a 

 rich chocolate color, and form a very distinct feature of this 

 species. $1.25 each. 



Candidum. — The old white garden Lily (not Japan) ; a 

 splendid sort; elegant, large, pure white flowers in clusters; 

 blooms earlier than the others, but not always the first year. 

 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



Canadense. — This beautiful native Lily is grace itself; 

 the lovely bell-shaped, drooping flowers are clear red and 

 yellow ; at the low price offered, it should be in every order. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.25 per doz. 



Chalcedonicum. — This magnificent Lily is rare and 

 scarce ; should be in every collection ; strong-growing, stately 

 and free-blooming flowers of fine recurved shape; color, in- 

 tense scarlet. 75 cts. each ; $8 per doz. 



Coridion. — This distinct and beautiful variety is very 

 scarce and rare ; the flowers are of medium size, perfectly 

 formed and produced in great profusion. Color, brightest 

 yellow, scattered over, principally on lower petals, with clear 

 reddish spots. 30 cts. each ; $3 per doz. 



Colchesteri. — Immense, trumpet-shaped flowers of per- 

 fect form ; inside snow white, outside chocolate, without a 

 golden ground; most superb. |>i each, by Mail. 



Excelsum. — " This remarkable Lily attains the wonderful 

 height of 5 to 6 feet. It produces from 8 to 12 nodding, rich 

 apricot-hued blooms; has a delightful perfume, and its stately 

 form makes it attract attention wherever grown." 60 cts. 

 each, by Mail ; $5 per doz., by Express. 



Harrisi (Bermuda Easter Lily). — While in great demand 

 for Winter flowering, this superb variety is almost equally 

 valuable for general planting. North of Washington, D. C, 

 should have protection during Winter. 35 cts. each. 



Leichtlinii. — This beautiful Japanese species is of neat 

 and elegant habit; the flowers are borne in numbers, and 

 are pure canary yellow, with intense crimson spots; a valu- 

 able acquisition. 75 cts. each ; $8 per doz. 



Longiflorum. — The well-known, beautiful, snow-white, 

 fragrant Lily. Fine for forcing and handsome in the garden. 

 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. 



Martagon (Turk's Cap). — Various colors mixed. 15 cts. 

 each ; $2 per doz. 



— Dalmaticum. — A most remarkable Lily ; flowers 

 twice the usual Martagon size; intense blackish purple ; the 

 darkest Lily known. 73 cts. each. 



Monadelphum. — This splendid variety is entirely dis- 

 tinct and very attractive; flowers are produced in abundance 

 on stately stalks; color, rich reddish yellow, finely spotted 

 jet black. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 



Pomponium Verum. — Blooms the earliest of any Lily 

 we offer; a profusion of fiery scarlet flowers; grows about 3 

 feet. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 



Pulchellum. — " A fitting companion to Tenuifolium, 

 blooming at the same time. The flowers spread their petals 

 at nearly right angles, so that, when in full bloom, a bed of 

 them presents a solid mass of rich bright crimson flowers. 

 The shape is most remarkable; the bulbs are as vigorous and 

 hardy as a Tiger Lily." Strong bulbs, 30 cts. each. 



FOR, ON^ DOLLAR we will send postpaid to any address a collection of 6 different Lilies, all labeled. 



