Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West Fourteenth St., New YorK 23 



SECTION II 



Bulbs for Growing and Forcing Under Glass, in the Greenhouse, Con- 

 servatory or Sunny Window 



LILIES 



Lilies should be potted immediately upon receipt if intended for growing in 

 pots or for forcing. Tlie soil should be rich, the pot well drained. The bulb should 

 be set about half-way below the surface or rim of the pot and lightly covered with 

 soil. After potting, give a thorou>;h watering and set outside in a coldframe or 

 shady situation ; then cover with ashes or long straw. After they have stood from 

 three weeks to a month, bring into the house, fill pot with soil and force gently. 

 After showing buds, a higher temperature may be used. 



Lilium Jamesii 



This is a new Lily raised by Mr. R. H. James, of Bermuda, and is an interme- 

 diate cross between Lilium Harrisii and tlie Bermuda Lilium longijiorum. 

 It resembles more the Lilium Harrisii, which it more nearly approaches in habit 

 of plant and form of flower, inasmuch as the flower is nearly as large as Harrisii 

 and much larger than Longifloruni ; the flowers, too, are thicker in petal and 

 of much more substance, making it an excellent Lily for shipping purposes. 

 It Is also practically free from disease. Last year we secured only five cases 

 of 7- to 9-inch bulbs (1,000). We sent a case each to five leading growers, who weie 

 so pleased with its appearance and growth, which was even (all starting at the 

 same time), that they are all taking a large stock this season. Not one reported that 

 he had thrown out more than ten, from all causes, others a good deal less. Owing 

 to draught in Bermuda this season, and there being a shortage of nearly 50 per cent 

 in the larger sizes of Harrisii. this Lily {Lilium Jamesii) will make an excellent 

 substitute. 



Each .Doz. 100 



5 to 7-inch bulbs $0 10 $1 00 $7 50 



7 to 9 " " r 25 2 50 15 00 



gtoii ' " 35 400 3000 Lilium Jamesii 



Lilium Harrisii, or True Bermuda Easter Lily 



This Lily is so well known that it is scarcely necessary to expatiate upon its 

 merits here. It is undoubtedly the best indoor winter-blooming Lily in existence, 

 and can be so easily handled that it may be had in bloom by a succession of 

 planting from early in December until Easter. We have this year made arrange- 

 ments with one of the most reliable growers in Bermuda to take his crop, and 

 from past experience have full confidence in recommending this stock most 

 highly, knowing that it contains a very much smaller proportion of diseased bulbs 

 than those usually sent to the New York market. BuIl)S ready for delivery in 

 September. The prices of my "Quality" Lilium Harrisii artt : 



Each Doz. ico 



5 to 7-inch bulbs $0 10 $1 00 $6 50 



7 to 9 " " 20 2 00 14 00 



9 to II " " 35 3 50 25 00 



Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum (ja pan-Grown) 



This dark-stemmed variety flowers somewhat later than Multitlormn, but the 

 flowers are of larger size, of great substance and perfect form. In great demand. 



E.-ich Uoz. 100 



6 to 8-inch bulbs $0 10 $i 00 $600 



7 to 9 " " 15 I 50 10 00 



9 to 10 " " 20 2 00 15 00 



Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum (Japan-Grown) 



BODDINGTON'S EARLY, or EASTER- FLOWERING 



This magnificent Lily is almost identical with Lilium Harrisii. The only dif- 

 ference is that it flowers somewhat later and is therefore, most useful for a con- 

 tinuation of bloom. The flowers are large antl of great substance, and can be 

 depended upon for Easter decorations. Bulbs ready for delivery in October. 



Each Do*. ICO 



6 to 8-inch bulbs, "Quality" Brand Jo 10 $1 co $6 00 



7 to 9 " " " " 15 I 50 lo 00 



9 to 10 " " " " ■ 30 I 75 15 00 



Monster " " " 35 3 50 25 00 



Lilium Candidum (St. Joseph, or Annunciation Lily) 



This is the old-fashioned garden Lily. It is perfectly hardy, blooming in the 

 open ground in June. The many snow-white flowers borne on a stem 3 to 4 feet 

 high make this Lily most effective. Very large bulbs, ready for delivery in Sep- 

 tember. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $7. 50 per 100. 



Lilium longiflorum multiflorum 



