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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
KINDS. 
TOR WINTER AND SUMMER FLOWERING. 
Probably no flower is so generally grown as the Lily, and certainly nothing more boautiful for winter blooming. The varieties which m 
offer are only the very finest and selected from a collection of thirty or forty, sorts. We desire to call particular attention to our "Easter Lilv" 
as the bulbs we have imported are the finest we have ever seen. With few exceptions Lilies succeed in our garden admirably and continue to In 
crease in strength and beauty for many years. They require deep planting and should not be disturbed for several years. In nearlv everv m«» 
flowers will be obtained tho first summer after planting, but It will be quite as well for the health of the plant If there Is no bloom until The 
second season. In the North, a covering of three or four Inches of straw or coarse manuro in the wlntor will be beneficial, but should be rnmnvWi 
early in tho spring to prevent too rapid growth. The ground should be thoroughly drained. removed 
CORAL LILY. 
One of the most charming of all Lilies; no words can adequately de- 
scribe the elegant appearance of tho flower and foliage. The wax-liko 
petals are beautifully reflexed; the dazzling vermilion flowers, sus- 
pended, fairy-llko. on graceful stems above and among tho glossy, nar- 
row foliage, are simply exquisite. They aro so bright that they attract 
attention at a great dis- 
tance, and blooming in ear- 
ly spring, enliven tho sur- 
roundings when flowers 
are scarce. The bulbs are 
perfectly hardy, and grow 
very easily. Plant them In 
a loose, sandy soil, avoid- 
ing a place where water 
stands during tho winter. 
35c each. 
AURATUM. 
The flowers of this Gold 
Banded Lily of Japan aro 
very fragrant and are 
composed of six petals of a 
delicate Ivory-white color, 
thickly studded with rich, 
chocolate crimson spots; 
through the center of each 
petal is a golden yellow 
band, from which It derives 
Its name. As the bulbs ac- 
quire age and strength, the 
flowers obtai n their maxi- 
mum size and number. Up- 
wards of twenty flowers 
have been produced on a 
single stem. It is perfectly 
hardy, and thrives best in a 
modorately dry, rich loam, 
and should be planted six 
Inches deep. 25c each. 
WASHING- 
TONIANUM. 
A beautiful California 
variety.growing from three 
to four feet hlgli and bear- 
ing a groat mass of deli- 
cately tinted white blos- 
soms, that are highly per- 
fumed. It is a strong, rapid 
grower and one thatshould 
e grown more generally 
as It always gives satisfac- 
tion. 25c each. 
LILY OF THE 
VALLEY, 
roil WINTER FLOWERING. 
We offer strong Imported 
pips of this lovely flower 
which have been grown 
especially forwiuter bloom- 
ing. They can bo potted, 
six in a four inch pot, and 
placed in a cool place till 
needed for blooming, then 
bring them out to the light 
and warmth, and give 
plenty of water. They will 
at once send up' their beau- 
tiful green leaves and 
sprays of lovely white, 
sweet scented blossoms. 
Like otherbulbs the flowers 
are much larger and finer 
when raised in the house 
than In tho garden. 
Our large supply en- 
ables us to offer them at 
a very low price. 6 for 
20c, 12 for 35c, postpaid. 
No. 1 
L. Washinotoniandm. No 
No. 4. L. Auratcm. 
THE EASTER LILY. 
This beautiful Lily was introduced soveral years ago from Bermuda 
and no other variety of lily is now so popular. The flowers are lartre' 
tiumpet-shaped, pure waxy white, and of most symmetrical beautv' 
The ends of the petals aro mostly gracefully recurved. The fragrance 
is delightful. It is tho most valuable and popular variety In cultiva- 
tion for winter blooming, many thousands being grown each season for 
■ church decoration at Eas- 
ter. By startluga few bulbs 
at intervals of three or 
four weeks, a succession of 
bloom may be had for a 
long time. It frequently 
produces thirty flowers on 
a single plant, and has the 
valuable peculiarity of 
flowering two or threo 
times in succession with- 
out rest, so it might really 
be termed an over blooming 
Lily. 20c each, 3 for 50c. 
LANCIFOLIUM RUBRUM 
The flowers of this beau- 
ti ful variety are exceeding- 
ly fragrant and are pro- 
duced in great abundance. 
It is one of the most popu- 
lar of tho spotted lllles.and 
exceedingly valuable eith- 
er for house culture in pots 
or for the open garden. The 
flowers are clear whlte.wlth 
crimson or rose colored 
spots, making a most at- 
tractive and showy display. 
20c each. 3 for 50c. 
CANDIDUM. 
The pure white Garden 
Lily, also known as An- 
nunciation Lily. Oneofthe 
hardiest. Flowers snow- 
white, with heavy yellow 
stamens and sweetest fra- 
grance. Bears from ten to 
twenty blossoms. This Is 
the most decided variety 
we have In expressing Its, 
preference for a planting 
time. It must be planted In 
the earlv autumn to suc- 
ceed well, as It makes Its 
leaf growth at onco after 
planting, and prepares it- 
self for early flowering. 
The bulbs are sometimes 
kept in cold storage for 
spring sales, but nover do 
quite so well. Many thous- 
ands are planted annually 
by florists for cut flowers 
during the winter months. 
For house culture It Is one 
of the best varieties wo 
know of, as it is easily 
?Town and certain to bloom 
reely. 13c each, 2 for 25c. 
SUPERBUM. 
One of the handsomest 
of our native Lilies. The 
flowers are of a bright 
orange shade, spotted and 
blotched with purple. it- 
grows to an Immense 
height, frequently reach- 
ing seven or eight feet, and 
produces its gaily colored 
blossoms in great profu- 
sion. It Is a common sight 
to find a plant with from 
twenty to thirty flowers. 
Our stock of this Lily Is 
very fine and all our friends 
should be sure and try a 
fewbulbs, 15o each, 3 for 40c. 
Coral Lily. No. 3. Lancifolh:.m. 
No. 5. Easter Lily. 
SOME LOW PRICE COLLECTIONS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 
50C. EMERALD COLLECTION. 
4 Crocus, Assorted Colors. 
4 Freesias. 11 " 
4 Snow Drops. 
4 Allium Neap. 
3 Narcissus, White. 
6 Double Tulips. Mixed. 
25 Bulbs postpaid for 50c. 
50C. EVERBLOOMING COLLECTION. 
1 Bermunda or Easter Lily, 
1 White Oalla Lily. 
4 Double Tulips, Mixed. 
3 Iris. Assorted. 
3 Freesias, Ref. Alba. 
12 Choice Bulbs for 50c, postpaid. 
50C. HYACINTH COLLECTION. 
Double Hyacinth, Ilerolno. 
" " Pasquln. 
" " M. Keepers. 
Roman Hyacinth, Pink. 
White. 
" Blue. 
6 Beautiful Hyacinths for only 50c, postpaid. 
