Japan and othei* liilies. 



Our Complete Collection of Lilies includes all the varieties that careful trials show as suited to 

 cultivation in all parts of America. The large, sound, picked bulbs we send out invariably give satisfaction 

 and prove successful where others fail. We annually supply Lilies to a larger number of people than any 

 other establishment in this country. Careful directions for culture are given below. 



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 protection in Winter, though in exposed situitions 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. They 

 can be planted Spring or Fall, as preferred. 



AURATUM, THE GREAT GOLUEN-RAYED LILY OF JAPAN. 



Milium AURRTUJVT— The Golden F^yed Iiily of Japan. 



This magnificent variety is the finest of all Lilies ; a clump of it in fall bloom is woith going a long 

 way to see. The strong, straight stalks grow three to six feet in height, and are well able to bear the sup'-rb 

 clusters of great blossoms they produce ; 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 ornamental of flowers, and should be planted by every one. 



We offer Auratum Bulbs in «3 Sizes. I Standard Size, 1st quality, 35c; $4 per doz. 

 All are fine strong bulbs, sure to bloom the present Medium " 25c; 3 " 



season; the only difference is the size. ! Double Extra, " 75c; 8 " 



Auratum Macranthum. — Immense flowers of perfect beauty ; petals very broad and exquisitely 



rounded, making a wonderful flower. 50 cts. 

 —m Pictum. — Grand white flowers, dotted with extra-large spots of red. 50 cts. 



— Rubro Vittatum (No. 4 on cut). — Magnificent flowers, very large size. Waxy white, with a 



broad, blood-red stripe through each petal ; very striking. 75 cts. 



— Virg-inale. — Large and almost pure white flower, with faint pale yellow stripe through each petal. 50 cts. 



— Wittei. — Immense flower ; pure white, with raised spots of satin white, broad yellow stripe. 75 cts. 



Batemanii, — New and very desirable ; color, rich apricot yellow, not spotted. 40 cts.; $4 per doz. 



Brownii. — One of the most magnificent varieties ; fine foliage ; flowers very large and of splendid trum- 

 pet shape; color, white inside, rich purple outside; the stamens are a rich chocolate color, and form 

 a very distinct feature of this species. $125. 



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