The Lure of the Summer Garden 



Speciosum album — WhUe show uiy 



Large white flowers of hea\'y substance with 

 a greenish band running through the center 

 of each petal. Blooms in August and September 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high. Impartial to lime, 

 doing well in sun or shade. Plant bulbs 10 

 inches deep. (December delivery). Extra 

 large bulbs 50c each; 12 for $5.00; 100 forS38.00. 



Speciosum magnificum 



Ivory white ground heavily suSused rosy 

 crimson. Blooms in August and September 

 growing 3 to 4 feet tall. Plant the bulbs 10 

 inches deep. Ma'^es a wonderful display in the 

 garden because of its rich coloring and stately 

 height. There are as many as 12 blooms on a 

 tall, sturdy stem growing 4 feet high. (Decem- 

 ber delivery). Extra large bulbs 40c each; 

 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 



Speciosum rubrum — Show Lily 



This is also known as Roscum having rosy 

 white blooms heavily spotted with crimson. 

 3 to 4 feet tall. Blooms in August and Sep- 

 tember. Plant 10 inches deep. (December 

 delivery). Extra large bidbs 40c each; 

 12 for S4.00; 100 for $30.00. 



Superbum — Swamp Lily 



This is also called A merican Turk's Cap Lily. 

 It is a beautiful native variety with glowing 

 reddish orange blooms attractively marked 

 with darker spots. Grows 3 to 6 feet tall and 

 blooms in August. Endures lime and may be 

 grown in partial shade or in a sunny location. 

 Plant the bulbs 5 inches deep. (October deliv- 

 ery). Extra strong bulbs 25c each; 12 for $2.50; 

 100 for $18.00. 



Tenuifolium — Coral Lily A 



A very showy variety with small blooms of 

 an intense dazzling coral red color. Splendid 

 for the rock garden and for forcing. The 

 plants grow 1 to 2 feet high. Though rather 

 delicate in appearance the plants are sturdy 

 and strong stemmed. Plant in a sunny position 

 at a depth of 4 to 5 inches. The flowers are 

 borne in late May and June giving a splendid 

 display. (October deliver>). Extra strong 

 btdbs 25c each; 12 for $2.50; 100 for $18.00. 



Testaceum — Nankeen Lily 



Some gardeners know this splendid Lily as 

 Excelsv.m. It should be included in every 

 collection having beautiful light Nankeen 

 yellow or apricot blooms with thowy orange- 

 yellow anthers. It does best where protected 

 by a ground cover such as Moss Pink, Sedum, 

 etc., though the exposure shouL' be sunny. It 

 endures lime and should be planted about 

 4 inches deep. The impressive pendapt !Jooms 

 have gracefully reflexed petals ahd they are 

 produced in showy clusters on stems 5 feet high 

 blooming during June and July together with 

 Lilium candidum. (September delivery). 

 Selected bulbs $1.50 each; 12 for $15.00. 



Tigrinum — Tiger Lily 



Splendens. This is an improved Tiger Lily 

 having bright orange-red blooms with shining 

 black spots. Does best where the soil is covered 

 with a ground cover. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall and 

 blooms in September. Endures lime. Plant 

 the bulbs 9 inches deep in shade or semi-shade. 

 (October delivery). Extra large bulbs 25c each; 

 12 for $2.50; 100 for $18.00. 



Tigrinum fl. pi. — Double Tiger Lily 



Lovely double orange-red blooms spotted 

 with black. The only double Lily worth while 

 growing. Endures lime and prefers a ground 

 cover. (October delivery). Extra large bulbs 

 30c each; 12 for $3.00; 100 for $20.00. 



Washingtonianum — Mt. Hood uiy 



A magnificent Lily with large reflexed flower 

 petals varying in color from a light to rich 

 wine red with deeper spots or blotches. Requires 

 moist, well drained soil and partial shade. 

 3 to S feet high flowering in June and July. 

 Endures lime. Plant about 12 inches deep 

 (October delivery). 65c each; 12 for $6.50. 



Tenuifolium — Coral Lily 



Willmottiae 



One of the finest garden Lilies. Of graceful 

 slender habit bearing large heads of orange-red 

 flowers with recurved petals. Grows 3 to 

 6 feet tall and blooms during July and August. 

 Cannot endure lime but does equally well in 

 partial shade and in the sun. Plant 8 inches 

 deep. (November delivery). Extra large bulbs 

 60c each; 12 for $6.00. 



Three Splendid Lilies 

 for Indoor Growing 



Haxrisi (Bermuda Easter Lily). A magnificent Lily for winter 

 forcing as it blooms quickly. Large trumpet-shaped pure 

 white flowers of graceful form and with a delightful rich 

 fragrance. (August delivery). Extra large bulbs 40c each; 

 12 for $4.00; 100 for $28.00. Mammoth bulbs 65c each; 

 12 for $6.50; 100 for $48.00. 



Longiflorum Erabu. Taller and more showy than 

 Formosum. (September delivery). Extra large bulbs 

 40c each; 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. Mammoth bulbs 

 50c each; 12 for $5.00; 100 for $38.00. 



Longiflorum Giganteum (White Japanese Easter Lily). A 

 splendid, strong, heavy variety extensively forced into 

 bloom for Easter but just as valuable for Decoration Day 

 or later flowering. Also good for outdoor planting. 

 (November delivery). Extra large bulbs 40c each; 12 for 

 $4.00; 100 for $28.00. Mammoth bulbs 50c each; 12 for $5.00; 

 100 for $35.00. 



Lilium Candidum also is extensively grown indoors for 

 early blooming, see page 23. 





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Speciosum nibrum — Show Lily 





Willmottiae 



Please Note 

 Delivery Dates 



We have given delivery 

 date on all Lily varieties 

 because some of these are not 

 ready until late in the year. 

 For these prepare the soil 

 well before freezing and 

 cover deeply with leaves or 

 litter to keep the frost out 

 until the bulbs arrive. 



We supply extra fine, strong, and heavy bulbs of Lilies which are bound to produce the best results OA 



