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^^HIS ancient and aristocratic family, with its long line of distinguished posterity, is so well and favorabl}- known that 

 (©) descriptions are unnecessary, even were it possible for the pen or brush to portray their almost savage beauty. They 

 are hardy and of rapid and vigorous growth, and abed of them, once established, becomes a permanent fixture that 

 will long survive as a wondrous and attractive feature of the garden. They succeed best if given a good, light, dry 

 soil and a sheltered location, such as the proximity of shrubbery or trees (if not too large and dense), or a snug nook 

 such as the angles of buildings usually afford. The bulbs should be planted about 6 or 8 inches deep. The varieties 

 oflfered below are among the finest types, carefully selected with reference to the demands for general cultivation. 



REMEMBER^ the bulbs offered are lar ge» sound and solidt and are far superior 



to the small bulbs frequently offered* All our bulbs are sure to grow and bloom, 



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I«iliUIIl Auratum,— Magnifi- 

 cent pure white flowers, often meas- 

 uring a foot across, 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 cer- 

 tainly one of the most valuable and 

 ornamental of flowers, either for pot 

 or garden culture, and should be 

 planted by every one. Fine, large, 

 blooming bulbs, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 

 50 cts.; 9 for ^i. Larger bulbs, 25 

 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 6 for ^i. 



Batemanii. — A new and desirable 

 Japanese Lily ; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 high ; clear apricot-colored flowers, 

 without spot or stain ; very desira- 

 ble. 20 cts. each; 6tor^i. 



Bro-WTlii. — A grand Lily , very rare and 

 beautiful; immense trumpet-shaped 

 flowers, chocolate purple outside, 

 white inside, 50 cts. each; 3for$i.25. 



Candidum.— The old white garden 

 Lily (not Japan), a splendid sort; 

 elegant large pure white flowers in 

 clusters. We offer none but extra- 

 large bulbs. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 

 cts.; 7 for ^i. 



Excelsum.— A superb variety, attain- 

 ing the wonderful height of 5 to 6 L'4s. 

 feet. It produces from 8 to 12 nod 

 ding rich apricot blooms, delight- 

 fully fragrant. Wherever known 



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this variety is a great favorite. 50 j f LI LJ|V[ *^^IJ D'AXlf iM 



cts. each ; 3 for ^1.25. L^-L^ r\^ m^ i kj i 1. 



Giganteum, — A magnificent variety, growing 6 to 10 feet 

 high, and frequently bearing 12 to 20 large flowers, 5 to 

 6 inches long ; color creamy white, with a purple throat. 

 $x each. 



Humboldti. — A remarkably fine variety ; grows 3 to 5 feet 

 high and produces its flowers with great freedom ; color 

 golden yellow, spotted with purple. 30 cts. each ; 4 for ^i. 



Krameri. — Entirely distinct from any other Lily known ; 

 flowers beautiful soft rose color. 25 cts. each ; 5 for ;^i. 



Longiflorum. — Well-known, beautiful, snow-white, fra- 

 grant Lily. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



Pardalium {Leopard Lily). — A very beautiful and hand- 

 some Lily from California ; entirely hardy ; grows 3 to 5 

 feet high ; very free flowering ; color bright orange red, with 

 lighter orange centre ; large clusters of flowers, that look 

 very beautiful and striking. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c. 



Washing'tonianuHi. — A beautiful scented Lily growing 

 several feet high and bearing a great mass of delicately 

 tinted white blossoms which are freely spotted with black. 

 30 cts. each. 



HlegfanSt — The Elegans species 

 of Lily, also known as Thunbergianum 

 and Umbellatum, are among the best 

 hardy varieties; large, bell-shaped flow- 

 ers are borne in clusters and produced 

 in early Summer in great profusion. 



Croceum. — This is the old Orange 

 Lily, and is very graceful and dis- 

 tinct ; beautifully shaped flowers, 

 orange and black in color. 25 cts. 

 each ; 5 for ^i. 



Eleg-ans, Mixed Varieties. — The 

 richest hues of yellow, crimson, red 

 and dark red. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 

 50 cts.; 7 for ^i. 



Speciosum or I^ancifo- 



lum are the most popular and satis- 

 factory of all Lilies. We offer below 

 '' the best varieties; all are distinct, 



graceful and very popular. 

 I Album. — Pure white, very fragrant, 

 and much liked. 20 cts. each ; 6 

 for^i. 

 Melpomene. — This is a variety of 

 most wonderful beauty. It is both 

 scarce and valuable. Frosted white, 

 spotted, clouded and bearded with 

 pinkish crimson. Petals deeply re- 

 curved and widely bordered. Inex- 

 pressibly fine. 20 cts. each ; 7 

 for^i. 

 Rubrum. — One of the finest of Jap- 

 anese Lilies; splendid bright crim- 

 son and white flowers, borne in 

 clusters ; grows 2 to 3 feet. 20 cts. 

 each ; 7 for ^i. 

 Tig-rinum fl. pi. {Double Tiger Lily). — This magnificent 

 Lily is borne in immense clusters on tall strong stems; 

 the flowers are very large, frequently 6 inches, and 

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

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for ^i. 

 Tig-er Splendens {Single Tiger Lily). — This splendid 

 Lily is one of the best ; the stem is tall, the flowers large 

 and of excellent form, blooming in large clusters; color 

 orange, with intense dark spots. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 

 cts.; 9 for ^i. 

 Bermuda Easter Lily. — Most popular of all Lilies 



for house culture. 15 cts, each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Lily of the Valley.— The exquisite white flowers and 

 pale-green foliage render this one of the most admired 

 of plants. Succeeds in open ground in almost any 

 situation, but prefers shade with plenty of moisture ; 

 once planted and established the crowns increase each 

 year. The larger ones flower each season without any 

 attention. Strong-flowering crowns, by Mail, postpaid, 

 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts.; 25 for ^i. 



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