Hardy Carden Lilies. 



ARDERS for these should be placed at as early a 

 ^ date as possible, to be forwarded when ready. 

 In October and November. Candidums are ready 

 early in September. 



For elegance of form, and beauty and variety 

 of color, the lily is matchless among hardy plants. 

 The majority of them require little care beyond 

 that of being left undisturbed after they are once 

 well planted. An ordinary well drained soil suits 

 them best. Plant them about six inches deep. 

 Manure must not come in contact with the bulb. 

 It is essential that they be well protected from 

 frost in winter by a liberal mulching of course 

 manure or leaves. Some covering in summer is 

 likewise necessary to protect against the extreme 

 heat of the sun. This applies especially to the 

 Auratum type. A partially shaded situation is the 

 most suitable. 



Caudidum, {Madonna) now ready. A favorite 

 old garden lily, as sweet as any grown, with snowy 

 white flowers borne in profusion. Ranks next to 

 Harrisii for early forcing. Price, lo cts. each; li.oo 

 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.25; per 100 by 

 express, I5.00. 



Long-ifloriim Exiiniiim. Beautiful snow white, 

 fragrant, hardy garden lily. Flowers similar to 

 Harrisii but of more substance; trumpet shaped 

 flower 6 to 8 inches long. Also a splendid variety 

 for forcing. But later than Harrisii; known also 

 as St. Joseph's or Easter lily. Price, 5x7 inches 

 circumference, 50 cts. per dozen ; postpaid, 65 cts. 

 per dozen; per 100 by express, $3.00. 7x9 inches 

 circumference, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; post- 

 paid, 1 1. 40 per dozen; per 100 by express, $7.00. 



Auratum, (the queen of lilies). The golden- 

 rayed lily of Japan is easily the most regal of all 

 lilies. Its array of ivory and gold is familiar to 

 most flower-loving people, who can quickly dis- 

 tinguish it by the rays of yellow through its broad 



crimson-spotted petals, and the delightful odor which it breathes around. Good plants bear from 10 to 

 20 flowers. The Auratum can be grown in pots and bloomed indoors. Price, 9x11 inches circumference, 

 10 cts. each; |i.oo per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.30; per 100 by express, $7.50. 11x13 inches circum- 

 ference, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, I1.40; per 100 by express, lio.oo. 



Speciosum Rubrum, {or Roseuni.) The Speciosum or Laucifolium lilies are among the most 

 popular sorts grown, because they are so easy to grow, have such large and delicately beautiful flowers, 

 and are so distinct and free blooming. They grow as well in pots as in the garden. The petals are re- 

 curved and tufted at the base. Flowers rose colored, and spotted with crimson. Price, 9x11 inches 

 circumference, 13 cts. each; $1.25 per dozen; postpaid per dozen. I1.55; per 100 by express, |i 0.00. 

 11x13 inches circumference, 16 cts. each; |;i.6o per dozen; postpaid per dozen, I1.90. 



Speciosuui Album. This is a pure white form of the preceding, excepting in color it is well 

 described by Speciosum Rubrum. Price, 9x11 inches circumference, 12 cts. each; $1.2^ per dozen; post- 

 "^SE^ paid per dozen, |i. 55; per ICQ b}- express, |;io.oo. 11x13 inches circumference, 16 cts, 

 each; |;i.6o per dozen; postpaid per dozen, f^i.90. 



Ill MelpOHie. Flowers very large and abundant, of rich blood crimson color, heavily 

 spotted with a clear white border around each petal. Price, 7x9 inches circumference. 

 CgfiE^i>^ 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; postpaid per dozen. <i .20. 



