SPECIALLY- GROWN CALIFORNIA BULBS 17 
CALIFORNIA LILIES 
In number and heauly of its Lilies, Califdrnia rani;s nexl l„ Japan. Mv Terrace s^'artleiis 
contain what a ureal many people say is the lar^esl an.l most complete collection of Lilies 
in the world. It is worth a loim' journey to be here at llowerin;,' season. 
Lilium Humboldtii and 
Allied Species 
HUMBOLDTII 
A Krand Lily, KrowiiiK as tail as ten feet, 
but usually 4 or s feet hif;h, with verv slout 
stem and many large oraime-red Ihiwers, 
spotted with small maroon S|)ol s. I m nu nse, g 
inches and upwards in circumference, 40 cts. 
each, S4 per doz.; very large, 8 to y inches 
in circumference, 30 cts. each, ,153 per doz.; 
fine, 7 to 8 inches in circumference, 20 cts. 
each, .S2 i)er doz. 
HUMBOLDTII MAGNIFICUM 
-\gran<l species, differing from preceding 
in having darker foliage, in the spots on 
the llowers, each surrounded by a circle of 
crimson. Splendid growing and flowering 
qualities. It is sure to flower the first year 
after planting, and is a splendid grower. 
None better. Good bulbs, 30 cts. each, S3 
per doz. 
HUMBOLDTII BLOOMERIANUM 
Like the ]irece<ling in color and flower- 
ing qualities, ]>ut with a verv small bulb 
and a small stem. \-'erv pretty. jo cts 
each, S3 per doz. 
BOLANDERII 
One of the rarest of Lilies; i to 3 feet 
high, slender, with bell-shaped, deep crim- 
son-red flowers, dotted jiurple. 40 cts. each, 
S4 per doz. 
COLUMBIANUM 
Like a miniature L. II iimboldlii . liright 
golden yellow, s|:iotted maroon. 2'., to 
3 feel. Cood. 20 cts. each, S2 per doz." 
Lilium Washingtonianum 
and Near Species 
WASHINGTONIANUM 
PURPUREUM 
The fine halftone on page 2 i shows the llow- 
ers to perfection as to form. The\- are from 
white to a rich wine-color, and change after 
opening; often 6 to 7 feet higli, with a slout 
stem and many leaves, and as nianv as 2t 
verv fragrant llowers. The bulbs are easily 
handled, but will not give a good bloom the 
firsl vear. The Shasta Lilv is a variety 
of this one. Large bulbs, s' to 0 inches in 
circumference, 30 els. each, S3 I)er doz. 
RUBESCENS 
(The Redwood, or Chemise Lily) 
.\ beautiful and verv distinct kind, having 
tall, slender stalks and ex(|uisitely fragrant 
llowers of a tubular shape. (Jn opening, 
the\- are white dolled i>ur|ile. but soon change 
to deeper inirple, ami all colors between 
white and riurple will be seen on one stem. 
To succeed with lliis. drainage must be 
Iierfect. It is not easil\- grown. 40 cts. each, 
S4 per doz. 
KELLOGGII 
Three to .1 feet high, willi a slender stem 
and from three to lifleen llowers with pink, 
revolute petals. \'ery fragrant. 40 els. each, 
S4 per doz. 
Culture of Group I 
The Lilies of the llumboldlii and the Wasliingloniaiui m groups are natives of cool 
slopes in mountainous regions, where lhe\- grow in forests, or where prolecled bv a growth 
of shrubs. The soil is deep, perfecllv drained, composed of cla\' or a rich loam, mi.xed with 
leaf soil and the debris from broken-down rocks. In cullivaling these Lilies, we should 
take lessons from nature. 
Situation of the Lily Bicd. They should be planled where 1 hey are prolecled from 
cold winds and where the soil is not dried out by the direct heal of llie sun. On large grounds, 
the ideal location is a glade in the woods. The partial shade of deciduous Irees. Ihe sheller 
of rhododendrons or bamboos, or similar shrubs, or of lall-grow iiig jierennial planls. may 
give conditions quite suited to their culture. A protected nook on I he sliad>- siile of llie 
house is best on small grounds, and ferns are congenial neighbors. 
Dkainace. This must be jierfect. If the ground is heav\- and clamm\-. underdrainage 
should be given, and the soil made lighler an.l looser by Ihe addilion of humus. 
Soil.. This should be a fairly good loam, mi.xed wilh humus and sand. .\ew manures 
are always to be avoided with Lilies. 
Planting. They should be planled so (hal the lo|i of the bulb is not less than four 
inches from the surface; about each bulb pul a layer of an inch or so of sand wliii li will carry 
away excessive moisture and prevent fungous at lacks. 
Watkuing. Lilies should not be kepi water-soaked, bill shoulil lune a moisi surface 
during the growing season. Kepi rather dry after they lia\e llowered. 
Never Move a Lily Bulb Unless Absolutely Necessary. 
My very best success wilh Lilies of Ihis group has been in a \ery loose. gra\-elly soil, 
rich with leaf-mold, and wilh water running above and percolating under the roots. 
