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LILIUMS 



LlLIUM Elegans 



Auratum ( Qolden-handed Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one 

 of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are com- 

 posed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly 

 studded with chocolate-crimson spots, and striped through 

 the centre a golden-yellow ; 3 to 5 feet. July-September. 

 Strong flowering bulbs, 40 cts. each $4.00 per doz. ; $30.00 

 per 100. 

 Canadense [Meadow Lily). Pretty nodding bell-shaped 

 flowers; bright yellow, spotted black; 2 to 3 feet; June and 

 July. 20 cts. each; $-2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 

 Candldum [Annunciation, or Madonna Lily). This is 

 one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The flowers are 

 pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on long stems. To 

 succeed with it, it should be planted early in the autumn; 

 give the bulbs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and do 

 not cover with more than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 feet; May 

 and June. (See cut. ) 



Each. Doz. 100. 



Large bulbs $0 20 $2 00 $15 00 



Extra large bulbs 25 2 50 18 00 



Mammoth bulbs 30 3 00 22 00 



Elegans Mixed. For general use either in the garden or in- 

 doors this is one of the most satisfactory, bearing in June bril- 

 liant cup-shaped flowers in upright umbels, the mixture con- 

 tains a number of colors, including red, yellow, orange, etc.; 

 2 feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Elegans Leonard Joerg. A large, showy sort, color light 

 orange-red, shaded apricot in centre. 20 cts. each; $2.00 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Elegans Robusta. A splendid garden variety with large 

 wide open flowers of light orange-salmon freely spotted with 

 chocolate. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Harrisil [Berimida Easter Lily). This magnificent 

 Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it 

 comes quickly into bloom. The flowers are trumpet- 

 shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and delight- 

 fully fragrant. The freedom with which the flowers 

 are produced is truly remarkable, even the smallest 



bulbs blooming freely. 



Each. Doz. 100. 



Fine bulbs, 5 to 7 inches . . 25 cts. $2 50 $20 00 



Extra bulljs, 7 to 9 inches. .50 cts. 5 00 40 00 



Henryi. This beautiful and rare variety closely re- 

 sembles the Speciosum type, and has been called the 

 "Yellow Speciosum," the flowers being a rich apri- 

 cot-yellow with a few brown spots. Grows 3 to 5 

 feet high, is perfectly hardy and invariably does well. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00. per doz. 



SPECIAL NOTICE. — Lily bulbs will be forwarded as they mature. As a 

 rule we can furnish Candidum, Harrisii, Canadense, Superbum and 

 Tenuifolium in September. The entire balance from late October to 

 December. It is advisable to prepare your Lily bed early in the autumn, 

 and cover with 3 or 4 inches of litter, lids will keep the ground from freez- 

 ing and permit the planting of the late-maturing kinds, which frequently do 

 not arrive until after hard frost. 



The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, however, confine our list to 

 such as are of easy culture, and give the best results with the least care. It is in 

 the hardy border or among shrubbery that Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of 

 the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare. In 

 planting, cover the bulbs at least three times their own depth, and when hard ffost 

 sets in, 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed over them; this should be 

 removed in the spring, when danger from hard frost is past. When grown in pots 

 it is advisable to begin with the smallest pot in which the bulbs can be placed, and 

 to shift into larger pots as the plant progresses. Our new book, " Dreer's Hints 

 on the Growing of Bulbs," contains very full directions on the Growing of Hardy 

 Lilies. Price, 25 cts. Copies free to customers who ask for it when ordering. 



Longiflorum Giganteum ( Wldte .Japanese Easter Lily). 

 A splendid type of strong, free healthy growth, and while it 

 can be forced into bloom for Easter, it is just the thing for 

 Decoration Day and later flowering, quite hardy and good for 

 outdoor planting. Strong flowering bulbs, measuring 7 to 9 

 inches in circumference, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 

 per 100. 

 Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the 

 most important of all the Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. 

 The variety here oflered has large white flowers of great sub- 

 stance, with a greenish band running through the centre of 

 each petal. Strong flowering bulbs, 40 cts. each; $400 per 

 doz.; $30.00 per 100. 

 Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers of rich 

 deep red. Strong flowering bulbs, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per 

 doz.; $30.00 per 100. 

 Speciosum Rubnim, or Roseum. A very popular variety. 

 Rosy-white, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. Strong 

 flowering bulbs, 40 cts. eacb; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 

 100. 

 Superbum {Swamp, or American Turk^s-cap Lily). 

 A beautiful native variety, bright reddish-orange, spotted ; 

 3 to 6 feet; August. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 

 Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Bears in profusion medium- 

 sized flowers of perfect form and of dazzling orange-scarletj 

 1 to 2 feet; May. 15 cts. eacb; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 

 100. 



LiLiUM Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily) 



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