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Many amateurs think that it is impossible to grow lilies successfully from bulbs. 

 While this may be true of some of the more delicate kinds, still there are many varieties 

 which are hardy and can be easily grown. May be grown outdoors for blooming the fol- 

 lowing summer or may be planted in pots in a warm room and will bloom in the Spring. 



OUTDOOR CULTURE. See that the bulbs have a well drained position where they 

 will be shaded to some extent from the hot sun. Spade over the ground thoroughly to 

 a depth of 18 inches and enrich with bone meal or some other suitable fertilizers before 

 planting. Put some sand in and around the bulbs and cover with six or eight inches of 

 dried leaves, which must be removed in the Spring. 



INDOOR CULTURE. Bulbs should be potted immediately upon receipt of them. In 

 potting use a good mixture of sandy loam and decomposed leaf soil, adding if possible 

 a few pieces of charcoal. Set the bulb about one-half way down in the pot and barely 

 cover with soil. After potting set outdoors in shady place 'and cover with straw. After 

 standing outdoors for four or five weeks bring them inside and keep them out of the 

 direct light until the plants are about six inches high, when they may then be brought 

 into the light. Keep temperature in the room at about 66 degrees. 



LILIUM AURATUM (The Gold-Banded LUy 



of Japan). Without exception this is the 

 most beautiful variety of the lily family. 

 Flowers of pure white dotted with crimson, 

 and a clear golden band running through 

 the center of each petal and with its deli- 

 cate fragrance it makes a beautiful plant 



Liliom Auratum 



for indoor culture in pots. Each, 40<'; 

 doz., $4.25. 



ULIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. White and 

 heavily spotted with crimson splotches. 

 Each, 4(>c; doz., $4.25. 



EASTER LILIES. If these bulbs are planted 

 when received they can easily be brought 

 into bloom by Easter if kept in a warnv 

 room or conservatory. The flowers are large 

 trumpet shape, pure white in color and of 

 wonderful fragrance. Each, 25c; doz., $2.25. 

 LILIU3I CANDIDUM. This is one of the 

 oldest, loveliest, best-known lilies. Can 

 only be planted in the Fall. There are from 

 three to twenty flowers on each stem, and 

 with their snow-white blossoms witli heavy 

 yellow stamens they present a striking sight 

 to tired eyes. They should be planted where 

 they will have plenty of light and air and 

 will bloom in the open ground about June 

 20th. Order immediately upon receipt of 

 this catalogue. Each, 25c; doz., $2.75. 

 CALLA LILY. This well-known plant does 

 not need any description. It makes a hand- 

 some house plant and should be potted 

 in good rich soil immediately upon receipt 

 of it. Give plenty of light and heat and 

 it will blossom nicely during the winter. 

 Each. 25c; doz., $2.00. 



LILIUM REGALE. This new and rare lily 

 was imported by us several years ago from 

 China and its popularity among our cus- 

 tomers all over the United States and for- 

 eign countries has enabled us to contract 

 for a large number of these bulbs, and we 

 offer them to our customers at these special 

 prices. Each, €0c; doz., $6.00. 



