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Carl Purdy, Ukiah, California 
CALIFORNIA LILIES 
In number and beauty of its Lilies. California ranks next to Japan. 
Note: Magnificum and Bloomerianum are stem rooting and flower the first 
year. Others of the Humboldtii group and the Washingtonianum group may or 
may not flower the first year, but in any case require to become established 
before blooming freely and then produce wonderful blooms year after year. The 
Bog Lilies usually bloom the first year. 
LILIUM HUMBOLDTII AND ALLIED SPECIES 
HUMBOLDTII. A grand Lily, growing as tall as 10 feet, but usually 4 to 5 
feet high, with very stout stem and many large orange-red flowers, spotted with 
small maroon spots. This species does well in the adobe soils prevailing about 
San Francisco Bay. Immense bulbs 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. Good, 40cts. each; 
3 for $1.00. 
MAGNIFICUM. A good species, differing from preceding in having darker 
foliage, and in the spots on the flowers, each surrounded by a circle of crim¬ 
son. Splendid growing and flowering qualities. It is sure to flower the first 
year after planting, and is a splendid grower. None better. First size, 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2. Fine flowering bulbs, 60 cts. each; 3 for $1.50. 
BLOOMERIANUM. Like the preceding in color and flowering qualities, but 
with a very small bulb and small stem. Very pretty. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
BOLANDERL One of the rarest of Lilies; 1 to 3 feet high, slender, with bell¬ 
shaped, deep crimson-red flowers, dotted purple. Very strong garden grown 
bulbs. 90 cts. each; 3 for $2.50; $9 per doz. See cut, page 19. 
COLUMBIANUM. Like a miniature Humboldtii. Bright golden yellow, spotted 
maroon, 2 y 2 to 3 feet. Good, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. Very large, 40 1 cts. each; 
3 for $1.00. 
LILIUM WASHINGTONIANUM AND NEAR SPECIES 
WASHINGTONIANUM PURPUREUM. The celebrated Mount Hood Lily of 
the Northwest. From 3 to 5 and often to 7 feet high with stout stems and 
many leaves in whorls and often with 25 flowers to a stem. The flowers are 
broad open trumpets opening pure white and often changing to deep wine color 
and are most spicily fragrant. A wonderful lily that has brought fine reports 
from all parts of the East where happily situated and proper care as to soil 
has been given. Very fine garden grown bulbs: Large size, 50 cts. each; 3 for 
$1.25; second size, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. See cut, page 19. 
WASHINGTONIAN MINOR is the true Shasta Lily. With a small bulb and a 
slender stem 3 to 4 feet high, it has pure white flowers faintly flecked purple 
and most fragrant. A delightful Lily greatly admired by tourists who see it in 
its native haunt. Large bulbs, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. Good, 40 cts. each; 
3 for $1.00. 
RUBESCENS (The Redwood or Chemise Lily). A beautiful and very distinct 
kind, having tall, slender stalks and exquisitely fragrant flowers of a tubular 
shap?. In opening, they are white dotted purple, but soon change to deeper 
purple, and all colors between white and purple will be seen on one stem. To 
succeed with this, drainage must be perfect. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. Very large, 
50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
KELLCGGII. Three Up four feet high with a slender stem and from three to 
fifteen flowers with pink, revolute petals. Very fragrant. Fine bulbs, each $1. 
Good bulbs at 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. See cut, page 19. 
CULTURE OF GROUP I. 
Situation of the Lily Bed. They should be planted where they are sheltered 
from harsh winds. The light, high shade of deciduous trees a part of the day is 
desirable but a dense shade is not. Do not plant with Rhododendrons as they 
require more humus and moisture than these lilies like. It is not wise to plant 
amongst shrubs or tall perennials although their shade and protection at a little 
distance is desirable. I have very fine results with the Humboldtii group in full 
sun where temperatures of 100 degrees is not unusual. The same is true for the 
Washingtonianum group except that they like a little cooler situation and rather 
more shade. 
