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Geo. H. Mellen Co., Florists and Nurserymen 
Hardy Lily 
HARDY LILIES 
Garden Varieties for Summer Blooming 
LILIUM MYRIOPHYLLUM (Regal Lily) —Decidedly the 
queen of all lilies and is, without question, the easiest to 
grow. The large trumpet-shaped flowers are ivory white, 
slightly suffused pink, with a lively tint of canary yellow 
in the throat. They are deliciously sweet scented and are 
produced freely on erect, strong stems with from three to 
eight blooms on a stalk. It grows 3 to 5 feet high and blooms 
in the garden in July. It is perfectly hardy and will flourish 
under varied conditions as it was introduced from the bleak 
slopes of the hills in western China. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
DOUBLE TIGER (Tigrinum fl. pi.)—This magnificent Lily 
is borne in immense clusters on tall stems; the flowers are 
very large, frequently 6 inches across, and very double; 
color deep, fiery red, spotted with black. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
AURATUM (The Golden Rayed Lily) —It produces its hand¬ 
some richly colored flowers in large clusters, and blooms pro¬ 
fusely. When expanded, flowers measure from 8 to 10 inches 
in diameter; are composed of six pure white petals, each of 
which is distinctly striped the whole length with a clear, 
yellow-golden band and thickly studded with crimson spots! 
Gracefully formed, deliciously fragrant. Large, sound bulbs. 
Imported direct from Japan, 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Special Offers One each of the three above named hardy 
lilies, $1.00 
Hardy Water Lily Special—One each of the above 
water lilies for $7.00. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Forced in immense quantities for cut flower work by florists as they are 
useful in so many different combinations, but their main hold upon the affec¬ 
tions of plant lovers is their hardiness and humility. The Lily of the Valley 
will thrive in any kind of soil and throw up its beautiful, modest, fragrant 
white bells in the out-of-the-way nooks, the shady spots, the neglected cor¬ 
ners, where bolder and more ambitious flowers would scorn to bloom. Will 
also adapt itself to pot culture in winter, its delicate, permeating fragrance 
making it especially desirable. 6 for 50c; 12 for 80c; $5.50 per 100. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
The lilies listed below have been selected for their color, growth, blooming, 
and hardiness. They are easy to grow, with sunlight, water and rich soil! 
On receipt of package put the plants immediately in a pail of water until 
planting. 
The best results are obtained by planting the lily roots in the soil so the 
crown will be even with the top of the soil and from 6 to 12 inches below 
the surface of the water. Where the pool is two feet deep or over, it is 
necessary that stones or bricks be used to build up the box to the proper 
distance under the surface. Many varieties, however, will grow in much 
deeper water. All water-lilies like full sunlight and flower best when not 
too much shaded. Each lily should have a minimum of one cubic foot of 
soil ... a box about 14 in. x 14 in. by 10 in. deep will hold this amount. 
Lilies can be grown in this box for about three years before it is necessary 
to change the soil. 
GLADSTONE (White)—The boss of the white lilies, 
beautiful large white flowers, six inches across. A 
strong grower and a free bloomer. $1.50 each. 
GLORIOSO (Red)—This lily has no equal—it blooms 
and blooms. Its large blossoms are six inches across, 
of_a remarkable red. No pool is complete without this 
“King of the Lilies.” $2.50 each. 
CHROMA TELL A (Yellow)—Rich yellow in color. 
Leaves beautifully marked in deep green and brown. 
It is by far the best of yellow varieties. $1.25 each. 
PINK OPAL (Pink)—Graceful cup shaped flowers of 
deepest pink and very fragrant. The buds are almost 
round. This variety has fine color, and does excellent 
in small pool. $1.00 each. 
AURORA (Orange)—The flowers are rosy, yellow on 
the first day, red orange on the second and deep red on 
the third. One of the best for a small pool. $1.00 each. 
Lily of the Valley 
Hardy water lilies will 
be mailed from our 
Ponds and will be 
mailed separately from 
the balance of your or¬ 
der. 
Hardy Water Lily 
