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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa, 
Lxlium Auratum t Golden-banded Japanese Lily). 
LILIUMS. 
(LILY.) 
Lilies mailed free at each and dozen prices , except 
where noted. 
To the Lily must lie 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. They should be planted in any good garden 
soil, dusting a little powdered sulphur over the 
bulbs and covering them 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 fiost is past. They do grandly planted 
among shrubbery, and in all cases it is well to 
mulch around the roots. 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 tem¬ 
perature 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 filature. As a rule we can furnish 
Candidnm and Harrisii from August on. Cana- 
dense , Elegans, Longiflorum , Superbum and 7'enui- 
folium from end of September on. The entire 
balance in late October and November. 
Auratums , Krameri and the Speciosum varieties 
come from Japan and are usually received early in 
November. They are liable to delays of steamers y 
freight blockades , etc., and we advise the prepara¬ 
tion of the Lily beds or borders early in autumn , 
Covering them with 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter 
of anv kind. 7 his will keep them open and aamit 
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 centte 
a golden yellow; 3 to 5 feet; July-September. (See cut.) 
8 to 9 inch bulbs , 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7 50 per 100. 
9 to 11 “ “ 15 “ “ 1.50 “ 10 00 “ 
11 to 13 “ “ 25 “ “ 2.50 “ 18 00 
Auratums by mail , 3 cts. per bulb extra. 
Auratum Rubra-vittatum. 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. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 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. 
GO cts. each; $G.OO per doz. 
Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 
3 feet; Jutie-July. 10 cts. each; $1 00 per doz. 
Candidum ( Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This 
is one of the best known and most popular of garden 
Lilies. The flow'ers are pure snow'-white and very 
fragrant, borne on long stems. It is also a valuable 
variety for forcing; should be planted early in the 
autumn, so that it can make some grow th before frost; 
3 to 4 feet; May-June. (See cut ) Large bulbs, 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7 50 per 100. 
Croceum (Orange Lily). One of the easiest Lilies 
to grow, bright orange, borne in an umbel of 5 to 
10 erect flow-ers; 3 to 4 ft.; July. 10 cts. each; 
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. 
Elegans Incomparable. Intense deep red ; one of the 
richest of this easily-grow-n group; 2 feet; July. 15 cts. 
each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Excelsum. This remarkable Lily produces from 8 to 12 
nodding, rich, apricol-hued blooms-, very sweet-scented; 
4 to G feet ; July. 6J cts. each; $G.U0 per doz. 
Qiganteum A splendid species of gigantic growth and very 
distinct; the stems grow 6 to 10 feet high, and frequently 
bear 12 to 20 large flowers 5 to 6 inches long; color 
creamy white, with a purple throat; blooms in the summer. 
Large flowering bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
$1.00 per doz. 
Lilium Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). 
Six of any one variety at doz. rate, 25 at 100 rate, 250 or over at JOOO rate. 
