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Japan aLSair Uff^s 



THIS ancient and aristocratic family, with its long line of distinguished posterity, is so well and 

 favorably known that descriptions are unnecessarj^, even were it possible for the pen or brush 

 to portray their almost savf.ge beauty. They are hardy and of rapid and vigorous growth, 

 and a bed 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 proximitj" of shubbery 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 that we offer below^ are among the finest types, carefully selected with 

 reference to the demands for general cultivation. 



T>QTyjQ-ppT Qp the bulbs offered are large, sound and solid, 

 l\V:liZ<;^llZDl^i ^^^ £^j. sypgrior to the small bulbs frequently 

 offered* All our bulbs are sure to grow and hlootn*<^^<^^<M^ 



Lilium Auratum. 



(THE GOLDEN=RAYED LILY OF JAPAN.) 



This magnificent variety is the finest of all Lilies; a clump of it 

 in full bloom is a sight not soon forgotten. The strong, straight stalks 

 grow 3 to 6 feet in height, and are well able to bear the superb clus- 

 ters of flowers they produce. Flowers are gorgeous in color, pure white, 

 and in size are immense, frequently measuring one foot across. They are 

 exquisitely spotted with rose and rayed and banded with golden yellow 

 in the most beautiful fashion. This noble Lily is certainly one of the 

 most valuable and ornamental flowers, either for pot or garden culture, 

 and should be planted by every one; perfectly hardy. We offer fine 

 large blooming plants, which will give a profusion of bloom this season, 

 in two sizes, only difference being in the comparative yield of bloom. 



Fine large bulbs, Tj" cts. each ; 4 for ^o cfs. ; g for Si. 

 Larger bulbs, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cfs. ; S f°^ $^- 



Batemanii. — A new and desirable Japanese Lily ; grows 3 to 4 feet 

 high; clear apricot-colored flowers, without spot or stain; very 

 desirable. 25 cts. each ; 5 for ^i. 



Candidum. — The old white garden Lily (not Japan), a splendid 

 sort ; elegant large, pure white flowers in clusters ; blooms earlier 

 than the others, but not always the first year. 20 cts. each, ^2 

 per doz. 



Krameri. — Entirely distinct from any other Lily known; flowers 

 beautiful soft rose color. 30 cts. each ; 4 for ^i. 



LongiflorurQ. — A well-known, beautiful, snow-white, fragrant Lily, 

 fine for forcing and handsome in the garden. 2octs.each; 6 for Si 



Pardalium {Leopard Lily). — A very beautiful and handsome 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. 

 15 cts each ; 3 for 40 cts. ; 6 for 75 cts. 



ELEQANS. 



The Elegans species of Lily, also known as Thunbergianum and 

 Umbellatum, are among the best hardy varieties. The large, bell- 

 shaped flowers are borne in clusters, and are produced in early Sum- 

 mer in great profusion. 

 Croceum. — This is the old Orange Lily, and is very graceful and 



distinct ; beautifully shaped flowers, orange and black in color. 



25 cts. each ; 5*for$i.'~ 

 Eleg-ahs, Mixed Varieties. — The richest hues of yellow, crimson, 



red and dark red. 15 cts. each ; 6 for 75 cts. ; 12 for $1.25. 



SPECI05Un OR LANCIFOLUn. 



Speciosum or Lancifolum are the most popular and satisfactory of 

 all Lilies. We offer below the best varieties ; all are distinct, graceful 

 and very popular. 

 Album. — Pure white, very fragrant, and much liked. 25 cts. each; 



5 for $1. 

 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 recurved and widely 



bordered. Inexpressibly fine. 25 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 

 Bubram. — One of the finest of Japanese Lilies; splendid bright 



crimson and white flowers, borne in clusters ; grows 2 to 3 feet. 



20 cts. each ; 6 for ^i. 



LILIUM AURATUM. 

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