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l^REER'S j\UTUMN CATALOGUE. 



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LILIES 



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HE varieties of this favorite flower which Ave offer are truly magnificent 

 in color, form and size. They are all hardy, and the bulbs can be 

 planted either in the autumn or spring, although autumn is prefera- 

 ble : Candidum and Longiflorum Juponicum must be planted in the autumn, 

 as they then commence growing ; a covering of manure will be found bene- 

 ficial, but must be removed very early in spring to prevent too rapid growth. 

 The ground should be thoroughly drained. For pot culture we recommend 

 Candidum, Harrisii. Longiflorum and the Speciosum varieties. 



Lilium Auratum {The Queen Lily). Its large and graceful flowers 

 are composed of sis petals of a delicate ivory white color, thickly studded 

 with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden yellow. 

 From 6 to 20 flowers are produced on a stem, and. as the bulbs acquire age 

 and strength, the flowers increase in size and number. It is perfectly hardy, 

 and thrives best in a moderately dry. rich loam where the water does not 

 lie in winter. Good drainage is necessary to the successful growing of this 

 lilv. Plant 6 inches deep, and cover lightlv during winter. Extra strong 

 bulbs. 35 cts. each : $3.50 

 per doz. ; 820.00 per 100. 

 Good bulbs. 25 cts. ea. ; 

 52.50 doz.; §15.00 per 100. 

 Lilium Browni. Flowers 

 large, white inside, pur- 

 ple outside, stamens rich 

 L. Airatl'-m. chocolate. 81.50 each. 



Lilium Chalcedonicum. Brilliant scarlet recurved 



blossoms, very effective for bedding. 50 cts. each. 

 Lilium Coridion. An upright, perfect star-shaped flower 



of clear yellow. 25 cts. each; 82.50 per doz. 



Lilium Excelsum. This remarkable Lily attains a 



height of 5 to 6 feet. It produces from 8 to 12 nodding, 



rich apricot hued blooms, very sweet scented. 50 cts. each. 



Lilium Hansoni. The wax-like flowers are borne in 



clusters, and petals are remarkably thick. The outside is 



yellow, streaked with white, and the inside bright yellow, 



spotted with purple. §1.25 each. 



Lilium speciosum album, i Lancifolium). White 



Japan Lily. 30 cts. each; 83.00 per doz. 

 Lilium speciosum album prsecox. Large pure white. 



40 cts. each; 84.00 per doz. 

 LUium speciosum rubrum. White, spotted with 



crimson. 20 cts. each: 82.00 per doz. 

 Lilium Superbum. A beautiful native variety, color Lilium Speciosum Rubrum. 



yellowish red spotted. 15 cts. each ; 81.50 per doz. 

 Lilium Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). One of the earliest and best of lilies. It 

 bears in profusion medium sized flowers of perfect form and of a dazzling orange 

 scarlet. 25 cts. each ; 82.50 per dozen. 

 Lilium Tigrinum (Tiger Lily). Orange salmon, spotted with black. 15 cts. 



each ; 81-50 per dozen. 

 Lilium Tigrinum fiore pleno (Double Tiger Lily). Orange red, spotted with 

 black, double showy flowers. 20 cts. each; 82.00 per dozen. 



Lilium Wallacei. Beautiful apricot-shaded, yellow flowers, marked with black 

 spots. 25 cts. each ; 82.50 per dozen. 



Lilium Washingtonianum. White, with small purple dots. Very fragrant 

 and beautiful. 30 cts. each ; S3. 00 per dozen. 



Lilium Elegans, ( Umbellatum) . This class includes some of the most beautiful 

 Lilies, flowers erect, borne in clusters, colors of the richest hues of yellow and 

 red, fine for planting in masses, mixed varieties. 15 cts. each ; 81-50 per doz. 



Lilium Elegans Alice "Wilson. A beautiful new distinct Japan variety, with 



large upright flowers 6 inches across, of clear lemon-yellow ; 81-00 each. 

 Lilium Humboldti. A remarkably fine variety, attaining the height of from 3 

 to 5 feet, and producing freely, large flowers of golden-yellow color, spotted with 

 ^^IVm!' j purple. 40 cts. each ; 84.00 per doz. 



Lilium Leichtlinii. A beautiful Japanese species, of neat and elegant habit ; 



flowers pure canary yellow ; with intense crimson spots. 60 cts. each ; 86.00 per doz. 



\avs^^/ Lilium Monodelphum. (Colchicum or Szoviisianum). Flowers large, reflex ed, 



V^2^C« hzf of a beautiful pure citron yellow color, slightly spotted with black. 60 cts. 



each : 86.00 per doz. 



Tenth folium. ' * 



■\Yith the exception of Candidum, Harrisii an I Longiflorurn (whicb are ready for immediate delivery) Lilies 

 are not in shipping condition till last of October or Xovemher. We send Lilies postpaid when ordered 



at the single price. 



