J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 15 



LILIUM HARRISII 



LILIES 



For stateliness of habit, beauty of form and variety of coloring, the Lily is without a rival among bulbous 

 plants. Many of the species are delightfully fragrant. Though they may nearly all be called hardy, it is well to 

 protect them against frost in winter by a covering of ashes or litter. They are easily grown and require little 

 care. With the exception of L. candidum and L. tigrimim, which prefer a deep, rich loam, they all do best in a 

 light, well-drained soil. Some peat or leaf-mold may be used to" advantage. L. aiiratum cannot bear manure, 

 but thrives in ordinary light soil. They all prefer a partial shade, and the taller sorts must have protection from 

 high winds. Many of the stronger-growing kinds are well adapted for planting among shrubs. Most of them 

 make splendid conservatory plants. For pot culture, a compost of loam and peat in equal par*^s, with the 

 addition of some sand, is recommended. 



Lilium Harrisli and Lllium candidum ready in August; others not until November 



LILIUM HARRISII (Bermuda easter lily) 



BULBS NOW READY 



The Bermuda Easter Lily is perhaps the finest and most popular of winter-blooming plants. The large, hand- 

 some, pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers are very sweet-scented and of great substance, and last a h^ng time 

 after cutting. Its stately and graceful habit renders it a perfect pot-plant for table or window decoration. It gets 

 its popular name from the fact that it is so largely used for church decoration at Easter. It is easily grown and 

 can be forced into flower in a remarkably short time. It requires rich soil but without manure. It is also well 

 adapted to garden culture, but in this latitude the bulbs should have a good covering of ashes or litter to protect 

 them over winter. 



If ordered by mail, add from 10 to 20 cents per dozen for postage, according to size 



Each Doz. loo 



5 to 7 inches in circumference %o lo %\ oo $6 50 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 20 200 1200 



9 to 1 1 inches in circumference 50 5 00 



LILIUM LONGIFLORUM (white trumpet lily) 



If ordered by mail, add 3 cents each for postage 

 This is among the most beautiful and valuable of garden Lilies. It grows from i to 3 feet high and bears 

 many trumpet-shaped, sweetly scented, waxy white flowers of great substance. A well-drainecl light loam enriched 



with leaf-mold suits it best. Each Doz. 100 



6 to 8 inches in circumference ^ %o 10 ^ 85 I5 50 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 15 i 25 8 00 



9 to 10 inches in circumference 25 2 50 15 00 



Multiflorum. 6 to 8 inches in circumference 12 100 600 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 15 i 25 8 00 



9 to 10 inches in circumference 25 2 50 15 00 



Multiflorum giganteum. 6 to 8 inches in circumference 15 i 25 800 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 20 200 1200 



