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BULBS FOR Pbb PLANTING" 
Lilium Auratum (Golden-banded Japanese Lily). 
LILIUMS. 
Single Bulbs of Lilies mailed free at prices 
given; rates on larger quantities do 
not include postage. 
To the Lily must be awarded the first place 
among hardy bulbs ; their beauty and fragrance 
are unequalled by any other class of plants. The 
genus embraces a vast number of species; we, 
however, confine our list to such as are of easy 
culture, and give the best results with the least 
care. It is in the hardy border, or among 
shrubbery, that Lilies do best, as they get the 
benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, 
which is so necessary for their welfare. In 
planting, cover the bulbs at least three times 
their own depth, and when hard frost sets in 
4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed 
over them; this should be removed in spring, 
when danger from hard frost is past. When 
grown in pots it is advisable to begin with the 
smallest size pot in which the bulbs can be 
placed, and to shift into larger pots as the plant 
progresses. A cool temperature suits them best, 
and the plants should be liberally watered 
during the period of growth and flowering. 
SPECIAL NOTICE. —Lily bulbs will be for - 
warded as they mature. As a rule, we can 
furnish Candidum and Harrisii from August 
on. Canadense, Elegans , Longiflorum, Superbum 
and Tenuifolium from end of September on. The 
entire balance in late October and November. 
Auraturns , Krameri and the Speeiosum varie¬ 
ties come from Japan and are ususally received 
early in November. They are liable to delays 
of steamers, freight blockades , etc., and we 
advise the preparation of the Idly beds or borders 
early in autumn, covering them with 4 to 6 
inches of leaves or litter of any kind. This 
will keep them open and admit of the planting 
of the bulbs even if not received until December . 
Auratum ( Golden-banded Lily). Undoubtedly one of the 
finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of 
six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded 
with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre 
a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet; July-September. (Seecut.) 
8 to 9-inch bulbs, 12 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100- 
9 /* 11 “ “ 18 “ “ 1.50 4 ‘ 10.00 
11/0 13 “ “ 30 “ “ 2.50 “ 18 00 “ 
Croceum (Orange Lily). .One of the easiest Lilies to grow ; 
bright orange, borne in an umbel of 5 to 10 erect flowers; 3 
to 4 ft.; July. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Elegans ( Umbellatum). This class includes some of the 
most beautiful Lilies; flowers erect, borne in clusters; colors 
of the richest hues of yellow and red ; fine for planting in 
masses. Mixed varieties 1 to 2 feet; July. 10 cts. each ; 
$1.00 per doz.; $6 00 per 100. 
Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots ; 2 to 
3 feet ; June July. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 
Auratum Rubro-vlttatum. This splendid variety has a 
band of red running through each petal instead of the gold 
band as in the type; 3 to 4 feet; August. 60 cts. each; 
$6.00 per doz. 
Batemanniae. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 feet; July. 
15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Brownii. Large trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure 
white; externally rich purple; 4 feet ; July- 
August. 60 cts. each ; $6 00 per doz. 
Elegans Incomparable. Intense deep red; one of the 
richest of this easily grown group; 2 feet; July. 15 cts. 
each ; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Excelsum. This remarkable Lily produces from 8 to 12 
nodding, rich, apricot-hued blooms; very sweet-scented ; 
4 to 6 feet; July. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 
Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This 
is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The 
flowers are pure snow-white and very fragrant, 
borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should 
be planted early in the autumn, so that it can make 
some growth before frost; give the bulbs a light 
dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover 
with more than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 feet; May- 
June. (See cut.) Large bulbs, 12 cents each; 
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Extra large bulbs, 
15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8 00 per 100. 
Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Lilium Candidum ( Annunciation or Madonna Lily). 
Six of any one variety at doz. rate, 25 at 100 rate, 350 or over at xooo rate. 
