HARDY 
LILIES 
L. Testaceum 
Auratum Platyphyllum. The broad leaved vig¬ 
orous growing type of the Gold-banded lily. The 
flowers are really enormous, sometimes as much 
as 12 inches across, of white with a stripe of rich 
golden yellow through the center of each petal. 
Plant 6 to 10 inches deep. Medium size imported 
bulbs (8-9 in.), 35c each, 12 for $3.50. 
Oregon grown lily bulbs are known 
to be superior to imported bulbs. 
They are more free from disease and 
can be delivered in the early fall 
when planting conditions are at their 
best. Then, too, these home grown 
bulbs can be shipped with their roots 
fresh and whole, all ready to com¬ 
mence feeding the bulb at once. You 
will find a vast difference between 
these fresh bulbs and the dried-up 
bulbs with no roots that are usually 
sold. In the few cases where Oregon 
grown stocks are not available we 
will send the best imported bulbs 
obtainable. 
The varieties listed below are all 
easily grown provided a little judg¬ 
ment is used in planting them. They 
need considerable moisture during 
the growing season but must have 
good drainage. Most all the lilies like 
a soil rich in humus. If manure is 
used it is much safer to apply it as a 
mulch. Nearly all lilies in the wild 
grow up through a low covering of 
shrubs or plants which shade the 
ground and lower part of the stem. 
Canadense. A very hardy little lily native to 
the eastern part of the United States. Graceful 
and nodding blossoms of light orange dotted with 
black. 25c each, 12 for $2.50. 
Candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure waxy white 
blossoms with delicious fragrance. A tall stately 
lily that is lovely combined with blue delphin¬ 
iums. Blossoms in June or early July. Should be 
planted in the fall as leaf growth starts at once. 
Do not cover the top of the bulbs with more than 
an inch or two of soil. Large bulbs, 25c each, 12 
for $2.50. Medium size bulbs, 15c each, 12 for 
$1.50. 
Henryi. Gracefully recurved blossoms of rich 
orange-yellow with green band at the center. Tall 
slender stem sometimes reaching eight feet in 
established clumps. Very hardy and extremely 
dependable. Plant 10 inches deep, preferably in 
partial shade. Large bulbs, 40c each, 12 for $1.00; 
strong medium size bulbs, 20c each, 12 for $2.00. 
Pardalinuin. The central half of the strongly 
recurved petals is bright orange freely dotted 
with maroon, the outer half is rich orange-scarlet. 
Tall leafy stems with a large number of the 
bright blossoms. Very hardy and easy to grow, 
forming large clumps in a few years. Good sized 
bulbs, 25c each, 12 for $2.50. 
Pardalinum Giganteum (The Sunset Lily). This 
brilliant hybrid of Pardalinum was only intro¬ 
duced a few years ago but in that time has cre¬ 
ated a sensation among growers of lilies every¬ 
where. The color is a brilliant red with a bright 
yellow center heavily dotted maroon. Much 
brighter in color than L. Pardalinum and much 
more vigorous and taller growing. Specimens 
have been known to reach a height of 12 feet with 
40 blossoms. Does well in any well drained soil 
but should have plenty of moisture during the 
growing season. 50c each, 12 for $5.00. 
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L. Candidum 
