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Rose Hill y^urseries, '^ew Rochelle, 7^. Y. 
Bulbs For Winter Blooming 
LILIUMS 
No herbaceous border, shrubbery border, or wild garden, is complete without a liberal representation o[ these most 
graceful and charming flowers. For chasteness and beauty of color and magnilieence of form the Ijiliuin stands pre- 
eminent. Contrary to general expression, they are of the easiest culture and will thrive and bloom in almost any situation 
except dense shade. They are equally decorative and attractive as cut flowers for the house. In view of the rising 
popularity and increasing demand for these beautiful plants we have imported from all parts of the world varieties of great 
merit suitable for this climate. 
We take pleasure in offering to our patrons the following superb collection, feeling assured that the returns will be 
more than commensurate with investment in the whole or any of the varieties. 
Many of the kinds we can supply in thousand lots for mass planting. We shall be pleased to quote special prices to 
customers desiring to purchase in large quantities. 
li. AURATUM (Golden-banded 
Lily). Appropriately called the 
queen of Lilies. Of all Lilies this 
is undoubtedly one of the fiuest. 
whether we regard its size, sweet- 
ness or its exquisite arrangement 
of coloi-. Its large ami graceful 
flowers are composed of six ijetals 
of a delicate ivory white color, 
thickly studded with chocolate 
crimson spots and striped through 
the center a golden .vellow. From 
6 to 20 flowers are produc'ed on a 
stem, and as the bulbs acquire age 
and strength the flowers increase 
in size and number. Good bulbs. 
8 to 9 inches in circumference, 10 
cents each, .$1 i)or doz., .$7 per 
100: fine hulhs. !) to It inches ju 
circumference. 1.5 cents each. .$l.riO 
per dozen. $10 per 100: selected 
bulbs. 11 to 18 inches in circum- 
ference. 2.") cents each. $2.50 per 
dozen, .$15 per 100. 
I,. CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily I. 
An old favorite ; flowers are pure 
white and very fragrant. 15 cenls 
each. $1.50 per doz. 
li. SPECIOStFM ( Lancifolium ) . 
The varieties of Lilium spccioxiun 
comprise the most important group 
of any one species. They are of 
easy "growth and can always be 
relied upon to give satisfaction. 
The flowers are very beautiful. 
showy and distinct and exquisitely 
fragrant. Magnificent as border 
plants. They are also excellent 
for pot culture. 
I,, speciosum album. Large while flower of great 
substance, with a greenish band running through 
the center of each petal. Fine hulhs. lo cents 
each, $1.50 per dozen; extra large l)ulhs. 20 cents 
eacli, $2 per dozen. 
I,, speciosum album Kraetzeri. One of the finest 
Lilies in cultivation, having white flowers, with 
dark orange colored anthers. 35 cents each, $.J.;jO 
per doz. 
li. speciosum Melpomene. A'ery large flowers, rich 
blood crimson, heavily spotted. 15 cents each, .>l.a0 
per doz. 
Jj speciosum roseum. \yhite, shaded and spotted 
with rose. Fine bulbs. 15 cents each. $1.50 per doz.; 
extra large bulbs, 20 cents, $2 per doz. 
We also carry a large stock of Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissus and Daffodils, and many otfier varieties of 
Liliums Any customer desirous of procuring a list of these varieties of Bulbs, will, with pleasure, be furnished the 
same upon application. We also carry these Bulbs in varieties such as are best adapted for outdoor planting or 
for forcing under glass. 
UUUM AURATUIW 
L. speciosum rubrum. White, heavily spotted with 
ri<'h crimson spots. Fine bulbs. 15 cents each. !fl.50 
per doz. ; extra large bulbs, 20 cents each, .$2 per 
dozen. 
L. speciosum Schrymakersii. Early and free flow- 
ering variety, producing many deep rose colored 
flowers spotted with purple. 25 cents each, $2.50 
per doz. 
I.. liONGIFLORUM. A beautiful well known vari- 
ety, with snow wliite trumpet shaped flowers that 
are very fragrant. RIooms in .lune ami .Tidy. First 
class, 12 cents each; $1.25 per doz. Ext'ia size, 25 
cents each ; $2.00 per doz. 
