“YOUR LILIES . . . ALL THAT YOU CLAIM THEM TO BE.” 
“Dear Sirs: Enclosed you will find photograph of my pool (see 
picture above), hoping you can use it. 
“All plants and fish were bought at your Independence lily 
gardens. 
“We have the Marliac White and the Marliac Chromatella lilies 
which have proved all that you claim them to be. most of the 
flowers run from five to eight inches and bloom very free, having 
sometimes three flowers in bloom at one time. 
Howard Schick, 1143 Murray Ave., Akron, Ohio.” 
PINK, ROSE AND SALMON SHADES—Cont. 
MARLIAC ROSE. It is sometimes difficult to select the best among 
so many pink lilies, but the Marliac Rose is distinctive and well 
worth while. The sepals and the flower center are a deep pink 
which shades imperceptibly to a delicate rose at the petal tips. 
This is one of the best lilies for cutting. Large, fragrant and last¬ 
ing. It is highly pleasing. (See color illustration on page 13.) $1.50. 
MARLIAC FLESH. A vigorous variety; flowers large, of soft flesh- 
pink, deepening towards base of petals ; fragrant and produced 
freely and continuously through the season. Desirable and hand¬ 
some. $1.25. 
W. B. SHAW. Flowers large, of rich rose-pink and very fragrant. 
Strong grower and continuous bloomer of N. odorata type. $1.50. 
EUGENIA de LAND. This grand variety belongs to the N. odorata 
group, and is unequaled by any other of the same genus. The 
flowers are extra large, floating, and the petals are large and 
lanceolate. The flower's color in an exquisite shade of deep rose-pink 
of iridescent hues with yellow stamens. This is a vigorous and 
free-growing plant. $1.50. 
MASANIELLO. Fragrant cup-shaped flowers of pink dotted with 
carmine. (For complete description see page 13.) $2. 
HELEN FOWLER. An exquisite pink nymphaea of the Odorata 
type. The unusually fragrant flowers are borne above the water 
and are desirable for cutting. As the leaves are small, this variety 
is much used for tub culture. Certified by the Horticultural Society 
of New York. $1. 
ROSE MAGNOLIA. Flowers of an exquisite shade of pink. 4 to 5 
inches across, standing well out of the water. $1. 
FORMOSA. Large, tender lilac-like pink flowers. (For complete 
description see page 13.) $2.50. 
SOMPTUOSA. This variety of French origin is exceedingly beauti¬ 
ful and attractive. Flowers are really enormous, very double, 
and fragrant. The outer petals are rosy pink, gradually deepening 
towards the center, and lightly spotted with a deeper shade of color. 
Deep orange stamens complete the color combination. $2.50. 
FIRE CREST. Another recent American variety. Flowers are very 
fragrant. Upon opening, the petals are a deep pink and the 
flower opens wide, leaving the stamens standing quite erect. The 
tips of the stamens are colored fire-red, thus giving the flower a very 
unique appearance. $2. 
AMABALIS. A very desirable variety of recent introduction. It has 
a strong constitution, producing dark ruby-red foliage which 
turns to olive green with age. The tulip shaped flowers open a 
delicate shade of salmon, passing to rose and bright pink as the 
flower ages. Deep pink center with thread-like orange to canary- 
yellow stamens. $5. 
LUSTROUS. A variety of American introduction. It is really a 
magnificent Marliac Rose, being much larger in size and a 
deeper rose-pink color with a peculiar silvery sheen, which makes 
it ‘‘Lustrous.” The plant is a strong grower with short leaf stems 
which make the plant quite compact. A valuable addition. $5. 
YELLOW SHADES 
CHROMATELLA. The clr^r, rich yellow of Chromatella makes, it 
by far the best yelF v variety grown. (See colored illustration 
on page 29.) $1.50. 
SUNRISE. As the na- .e suggests, it is a glorious yellow that opens 
earliest of all. (I or complete description see page 13.) $3. 
ODORATA SULPHUREA GRANDIFLORA. A very popular fra¬ 
grant yellow lily. $2.50. 
YELLOW PYGMY. A tiny lily that is ideal for tub culture. Flow¬ 
ers from one to two inches across are a rich golden yellow. 
Leaves are pleasingly mottled with chocolate. $0.75. 
YELLOW TO RED SHADES 
This interesting group includes the fascinating copper colored 
varieties, the dainty shades of apricot and orange, and the so-called 
“sunset colors.” 
AURORA. The flowers are rosy-yellow on the first day, red-orange 
on the second, and deep red on fhe third. Its stamens are 
orange-red and the leaves are mottled with brownish-red. One of 
the best for the tub garden. $1. 
COMANCHE. Flower opens a rich apricot and then changes later 
to a deep coppery bronze that appears as a glowing red in the 
depths of the flower in contrast with the orange stamens. (See 
description and colored illustration on page 17.) $2. 
PAUL HARIOT. It is difficult to describe the beauty of this mag¬ 
nificent lily. The blooms are quite large, of lasting quality and 
are borne in abundance all season. The petals are clear yellow the 
first day, orange-pink the second day, and this deepens almost to a 
red on the following days. (Illustrated on page 25.) $2. 
INDIANA. This is perhaps the most variable of the Marliac series 
of changeable orange-pink hybrids. It opens a creamy yellow 
and shades through gleaming orange-bronze and fire-red to dark 
crimson on the fifth day, combining the beauty of the Aurora with 
the size and star shape of the Sioux. Suitable for tub culture. $1.50. 
SOLFATARE. A new hybrid similar to the Paul Hariot but in softer 
shades. (For complete description see page 13.) $2. 
SIOUX. A splendid lily whose flowers are a rich coppery yellow: 
they change in shade to amber-red as the flower ages. Decidedly 
star-shaped; second only to the Comanche. $1.50. 
CHRYSANTHA. An excellent new free blooming variety adapted 
for tub culture. The color undergoes a remarkable change on 
successive days, opening a creamy yellow, and darkening each day 
until it is finally deep orange-vermilion. Most interesting variety. $2. 
WHITE AND BLUSH SHADES 
MARLIAC WHITE. A vigorous variety, flowers large, of sparkling 
whiteness ; stamens light yellow, sepals flushed pink; fragrant 
and produced freely and continuously through the season. Desirable 
and handsome. (Illustrated on page 13.) $1.25. 
GLADSTONE. This is the king of the white lilies. It surpasses all 
the other white Nymphaeas in size and freedom of bloom. It is 
a pure, dazzling white, 6 to 8 inches across, fairly sparkling in 
pure brilliancy. A strong grower. $1.50. 
GONNERE. Petals snowy white. An exceedingly double flower. 
(For complete description, see page 13.) $3. 
HOPATCONG (Odorata Gigantea). This is a native of the south¬ 
western states. It requires deeper water than usual and more 
room to spread than any other lily. It is excellent for naturalizing. 
The leaves are light red underneath and the flowers are very large 
and pure white in color. Fine for bold contrast. 50c. 
LOOSE. A beautiful, large white lily, 5 to 7 inches across, with a 
delightful fragrance. Especially desirable because of its freedom 
and continuance of blooming. The flowers open very early in the 
day. One of the best of the white Nymphaeas. $1.50. 
LAYDEKERI LILACEA. Introduced by Marliac in 1893 but it was 
almost lost to cultivation because of its popularity. Flowers are 
of medium size, opening rosy lilac and deepening as the flower ages. 
The blooms are sweetly scented. Of moderate growth. $2.50. 
ODORATA MINOR. Fragrant white gem for tub culture. $0.75. 
GLOIRE du TEMPLE-Sur-Lot. Marliac introduced this just before 
the war. In style it is much like Gonnere, but it is a tender 
pink in color, fading to white as the flower ages. The petals are 
long, narrow and wrinkled, giving a very unusual effect. $3.50. 
“LILIES FLOWERED CONSTANTLY ALL SUMMER” 
“Dear Sir: Enclosed is a view of our pool showing Tricker lilies 
and other plants. The lilies have flowered constantly all summer, 
often having many more blooms than at the time this picture was 
taken. Yours truly, Romayne Dils, 73 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre, 
Pa.” 
We are glad to ansiver questions, but before ivriting refer to Page 27. 
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