JAPAN AND OTHER LILIES. 



75 



Excelsum. — " This remarkable Lily attains the wonderful 

 height of 5 to 6 feet. It produces from 8 to 12 nod- 

 ding, rich apncot-hued blooms ; has a delightful per- 

 fume, and its stately form makes it attract attention 

 wherever grown." 60 cts. each by mail ; $5 per doz. 

 by Express. 



Giganteum. — " Flowers white, striped on the outside with 

 purple. The stem often attains to 14 feet in height, 

 bearing from 12 to 20 flowers on a stem, and is one of 

 the most majestic of all Lilies. It grows freely in my 

 nurseries, in the open, without any protection." 

 Roots, $2.50 each. 



Hansoni. — This superb variety is one of the most interest- 

 ing and valuable sorts recently introduced. The wax- 

 like flowers are borne in clusters ; petals remarkably 

 thick. The outside is yellow, streaked with white, 

 and the inside bright yellow, spotted with purple. $1.25. 



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 valuable acquisition. 75 cts.; $8 per doz. 



Longiflorum (No. 5 on cut). — 1 he well-known beautiful 

 snow white, fragrant Lily. Fine for forcing and hand- 

 some in the garden. 20 cts.; $2 per doz. 



Martagon (Turk's Cap). — Various colors mixed, iscts.; 

 $2 per doz. 



— Album. — A lovely pure white Martagon; an exhibi- 



tion sort; very choice. $1. 



— Dalmaticum. — "A most remarkable Lily ; flower twice 



the usual Martagon size ; intense blackish purple ; the 

 darkest Lily known. 75 cts. 



Monadelphum. — This splendid variety is entirely di tinct 

 and very attractive ; flowers are produced in abund- 

 ance on stately stalks; color, rich reddish yellow, 

 finely spotted jet black. 60 cts.; #6 per doz. 



Pomp^nium Verum. — Blooms the earliest of any Lily we 

 offer; a profusion of fiery scarlet flowers ; grows about 

 3 feet. 60 cts.; #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 m.iss < f rich 

 bright crimson flowers. The shape is most remarkable ; 

 the bulbs are as vigorous and hardy as a Tiger Lily." 

 Strong bulbs, 30 cts. 



SPECIOSUM, or I.ancifolium, are the most popular and 

 satisfactory of all Lilies ; we offer below six different 

 varieties, all of which are distinct, graceful and very 

 beautiful. This class of Lilies is the easiest grown of any. 



— Album Kraetzeri. — A rare and magnificent variety, im- 



mense white flowers of great substance, greenish ba d 

 running through the centre of each petal ; lemon-yellow 

 anthers ; very distinct. 95 cts. each. 



— Album Praecox. — A magnificent Lily; throws up tall 



stems, bearing from 5 to 25 splendid large flowers ; 

 color, pure white, beautifully tinged with carmine and 

 rose; very fragrant. 50 cts.; $5 per doz. 



— Japan Melpomene. — A magnificent new large flower- 



ing variety ; vigorous grower and free bloomer; color, 

 intense deep crimson. 50 cts.; $5 per doz. 



— Roseum (see cut No. 3).— A superb flower; blooms in 



clusters: very large, fine form; white and bright rose, 

 spotted. 20 cts.; $2 per doz. 



— Rubrum. — One of the finest of Japan Lilies; bright 



crimson and white spotted ; splendid large flowers, 

 borne in clusters ; stem 2 to 3 feet. 20 cts ; $2 per doz. 



— Superbum. — One of the best and handsomest Lilies; 



very tall and stately ; bears enormous clusters of su- 

 perb orange and scarlet flowers. 20 cts.; $2 per doz. 



Coral Lily of Siberia (L. Tenuifolium) (see cut No. 2).— 

 This charming Lily well deserves the attention it has 

 created. The flowers and foliage present the most elegant 

 appearance; the petals are wax-like and beautifully 

 reflexed ; the color is dazzling vermilion scarlet, and 

 as the flowers are suspended on drooping graceful 

 stems, the effect is exquisite; perfectly hardy. Large 

 bulbs, 30 cts.; $3 per doz. 



Tigrinum fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily). — This magnificent 

 Lily is borne in immense clusters on tall stems ; the 

 flowers are very large, frequently 6 inches across, and 

 very double ; color, deep fiery red, spotted with black ; 

 any illustration gives but a faint idea of the showiness 

 of this superb Lily ; should be in every order. 20 cts.; 

 2 for 40 cts.; 6lor$t; $2 per doz. 



Tigrinum Splendens (Single Tiger Lily). — This splen- 

 did Lily is one of the best in the list ; the stem is tall ; 

 the flowers large and elegantly formed ; blooms in 

 large clusters ; color, brilliant orange scarlet, with in- 

 tense black spots ; remains in bloom a long time. 20 

 cts.; $2 per doz. 



Wallaceii. — A new and magnificent Japanese variety, 

 with beautiful clear buff flowers, elegantly .-potted with 

 black. 40 cts.; $4 per doz. 



LILIUM ELEGANS. 



The Elegans type of Lily (also known as Thunber- 



gianum) are among the best hardy varieties. The large 



bell-shaped flowers are borne upright and are produced in 

 j great profusion. 



1 " Abricote." — New Apricot color, blazed with crimson. 

 2 feet. 50 cts ; $5 per doz. 



Alice Wilson. — " The flower is of a most lovely form. 

 Petals broad and full, with soft and graceful curves and 

 lines. The color is a bright, clear lemon, deepening 

 towards the centre of the petals to a rich golden hue, 

 dotted with a few crimson-brown spots. Twelve to 

 18 inches high." #1 each. 



Album. — Pure snow white; a lovely flower, very large, 

 borne in beautiful clusters ; stem two or three feet high. 

 50 cts.; #5 per doz. 



Atrosanguineum. — A rich blood-crimson, spotted with 

 black. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Aurea Maculatum. — Bright, rich rose; a blotch about 

 one-third the size of each petal running from base to 

 nearly the tip of the petals, of pure light lemon ; a 

 flower of striking effect and form. Both colors are of 

 intensely bright ai.d pleading tints, and the contrast is 

 very effective. One foot high and blooms about two 

 weeks later than most of the Elegans type. 30 cts.; #3 

 per doz. 



Elegans Aurora. — Two to four feet high, inside of cup 

 deep rich orange; tips of petals suffused with deepest 

 crimson; a most beautiful Lily. 50 cts.; $5 per doz. 



Horsem ni (Bemy). — Very dark, deep blood crimson; 

 petals broad and very long, with a few fine dots near 

 the base; a very distinct and finely -formed flower; 

 grows very uniform in height. 35 cts.; $3 per doz. 



Leonard Joerg.— Rich rose, with deep orange blotch; 

 beautiful glossy foliage. 25 cts.; $2 per doz. 



Midnight. — This superb new variety is the darkest flow- 

 ered Lily ever introduced; the color is intense blackish 

 crimson ; should be in every collection. $1 each. 



Elegans Mixed Varieties. — This class includes some of 

 the most beautiful Lilies. The flowers are mostly 

 borne in clusters ; the colors are the richest hues of 

 yellow and red ; splendid for planting in masses. 20 

 cts.; $2 per doz. 



CALIFORNIA LILIES. 



Columbianum. — A popular variety from the Columbia 

 River. Flowers bright reddish orange, densely 

 spotted with purple dots. 25 cts. each; $2 per doz. 



Humboldtii. — A superb and very scarce variety; grows 

 three to five feet high. The magnificent larg'- flowers 

 are of rich golden-yellow color, spotted with royal 

 purple. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 



Maritimum. — This rare variety is in much request by 

 amateurs; blood red. 75 cts. 



Pardalinum. — A very handsome and dist : nct variety; 

 color, scarlet, shading to rich yellow ; freely spotted. 

 25 cts.; $2 per doz. 



Parvum. — A very beautiful dwarf variety, large numbers 

 of bell-like crimson flowers; entirely distinct. 35 cts.; 

 $3 per doz. 



Parryi. — The petals are about three inches long, with 

 beautifully recurved tips ; color, clear lemon yellow, 

 with small purple dots at base ; very fragrant. This 

 splendid variety should be in every collection. 50 cts.; 

 $4 per doz. 



Washingtonianum (see cut No. il. — At last we have a 

 fine stock of this beautiful California Lily. A very strong 

 grower; flowers of magnificent size ; color, pearly white 

 and purple. 45 cts.; $4 per doz. 



SPECIAL. OFFER- We send the entire collection 

 of Lilies, 50 varieties, for $20.50; omitting Browni, Han- 

 soni, Midnight and Giganteum, 46 varieties, for $14.75. 



THE LOVELY BERMUDA EASTER LILY. 



Too much cannot be said in praise of this grana flower; its pure color and delicious fragrance are unsurpassed, and 

 so easily grown and sure to bloom. 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. We offer different 

 sizes at different prices ; no difference in quality, every bulb we send out sure to bloom. Prices, Large Bulbs, 20 and 25 

 cts. each; $2 per doz.; Extra Large Bulbs, 40 and 50 cts. each ; $3.75 per doz. 



IMPORTANT NOTICE.— The bulbs we offer are the True Bermuda Easter L\\y~{Ulinm Harrisi), specially 

 grown by the most experienced growers in Bermuda. We call attention to this, as some dealers are sending out the ordi- 

 nary Japanese Longiflorum for the Bermuda Lily. 



