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£)REER'S -A utumn C atalogue - 



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TJ4E BERMUDA EASTER IjIIjY. 



THIS variety is undoubtedly the best Lily 

 for winter forcing, as it is an abundant 

 bloomer, and stands more neglect than 

 any other forcing sort. Average-sized bulbs 

 bear from 2 to 12 large, trumpet-shaped, pure, 

 waxy white, gracefully formed and delight- 

 fully fragrant flowers of which the texture is 

 strong. The blooms remain in perfection 

 from ten days to two weeks. The bulbs 

 should be potted in early fall in rich soil, 

 and the pots plunged in sand, where they 

 should be allowed to remain until the 

 approach of cold weather. The aim should 

 be to prevent the tops starting until the roots have become strong and vigorous, when they may be brought 

 in and placed in gentle heat. It can be forced into bloom at any desired time, and the freedom with which 

 the flowers are produced is truly remarkable ; even the smallest bulbs will bloom. For out-door planting 

 it is a very desirable acquisition, as it is hardy with slight protection, easy of culture, and one of the finest 

 plants for garden or cemetery decoration. A bulb once planted will last for years. A top dressing should be 

 given every fall, and the soil should be carefully forked in early spring. 



Second size bulbs, (5 to 7) inches in circumference, 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. ; $8.00 rjer 100. 

 First size (7 to 9) inches, 25 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz.; §10.00 j>er 100. 

 Selected very large bulbs, 50 cts. each ; §5.00 per doz. 



LILIUM GAHDIDUM. 



This is one of the best known and 



most popular of Garden Lilies. The 



dowers are pure snow white and very 

 fragrant, borne on long steins, and often 

 exceed in number 25 to each bulb. It 

 is also a valuable variety for forcing, 

 being largely used by the florists for this 

 purpose. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz.; 

 §5.00 per 100. 



LILIUM L0N(}IFL0RUM. 



This well-known beautiful variety is 

 also widely used for forcing for the Eas- 

 ter holidays. Its flowers have more 

 substance and last longer in bloom than 

 the Bermuda. Lily. It is quite hardy and 

 beautiful in the open ground, blooming 

 in June and July. Flowers snow white, 

 trumpet-shaped and very fragrant. 15 

 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz.; §8.00 per 100, 

 extra large bulbs 25 cts. each ; §2.00 per 

 doz.; §10.00 per 100. 



L. LONUIKLOI'.U.M. 



LlI,ID31 Candidum. 



