Selected Lilies and Gladiolus 
JOHN WILK & CO. 
LILIUMS 
“Hardy Lilies” 
The majority of lilies require a soil rich in 
humus or decayed vegetable matter. Plant the 
bulbs at least 4 inches deep. As a preventative 
against rot, it is advisable to place an inch or 
two of sharp sand under the bulbs when plant¬ 
ing. They are seen at their best in colonies of 
from 3 to 6 of a kind among the shrubbery, 
where their root system enjoys some shade, 
while their foliage and flowers can revel in the 
sunshine that so enhances their beauty. The 
bulbs we offer are all select, top-grade quality. 
Lilium Regale 
Lilium Auratum. (The Golden Rayed Lily of 
Japan.) A hardy, vigorous lily with im¬ 
mense blossoms on tall stems. Monster 
bulbs. Each $1.50; doz. $15.00; 100 $100.00. 
First size 45c., $5.00, $40.00. 
- Batemanni. A handsome hardy Lily, 
growing 3 to 4 feet high, with numerous 
blossoms of striking apricot-orange. Mon¬ 
ster bulbs. Doz. $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
- Canadense. A native lily with umbels of 
• nodding, bell-shaped blossoms of a soft, 
yellow or orange, spotted black. Per doz., 
$2.00; per 100, $12.50. 
- Elegans Leonard Joerg. A superb lily, 
with exquisite apricot colored flowers, pret¬ 
tily spotted. A choice kind. Per doz., 
$2.75; per 100 $15.00. 
- Henryi (The Yellow Speciosum). A gem 
amongst lilies. Hailing from China, it is 
hardy and vigorous. Four to 5 feet tall, 
with numerous orange-yellow blossoms, 
with green banding. Selected bulbs. Per 
doz., $7.50; per 100, $55.00. 
- Hansoni. Hailing from Japan, this lily 
reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet, with clusters 
of 8 to 12 blossoms of a reddish orange. 
Petals of fine substance. Per doz., $7.50; 
per 100, $65.00. 
- Pardalinum (Leopard Lily). Gorgeous 
rich scarlet and yellow flowers, spotted 
with rich brown. Robust and free-flower¬ 
ing. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $17.00. 
- Regale. Considered by many, the finest 
of all lilies. Large trumpet shaped white 
flowers with yellow throat; exterior suf¬ 
fused reddish brown. Hardy and free- 
flowering. Per doz., $7.50; per 100, $65.00. 
- Speciosum Album. A very popular lily 
with numerous white flowers with daintily 
reflexed petals. Hardy and beautiful. Each 
45c.; per doz. $5.00; 100 $40.00. 
-Melpomene. Similar in form to the 
above, but with flowers of a gorgeous rich 
crimson color. Exquisite in group plant¬ 
ing. Monster bulbs each $1.50; doz. $15.00. 
100 $ 100 . 00 . 
First size. Each 45c., doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00. 
_Rubrum. Another counterpart of 
the above, but with luminous pink or rose 
flowers heavily spotted and suffused crim¬ 
son. A real beauty. 
Monster bulbs. Each $1.50; doz. $15.00; 100 
$ 100 . 00 . 
First size. Each 45c., doz. $5.00, 100 $45.00. 
- Superbum. A tall growing kind, reaching 
4 feet in height, with clusters of large 
orange-red flowers. Blooms in July. Per 
doz. $2.50; per 100, $12.50. 
- Tigrinum Splendens. The old-fashioned 
but ever-popular “Tiger Lily.” This is the 
single flowered form, with orange-red blos¬ 
soms with black spots. Per doz., $2.25; per 
100, $12.50. 
_ Tigrinum FI. PI. The double-flowered 
form of the above popular lily. Orange- 
red blossoms in profusion. Per doz., $2.25; 
per 100, $13.50. 
GLADIOLUS 
All Bulbs Offered are Monster Size 
The following collection has been selected 
from the newest and best varieties of recent 
introduction and should be included in every 
garden. They will be found invaluable for bed¬ 
ding, cutting or exhibition. 
Doz. 100 
Baron Hulot. A blue Gladiolus. The 
spikes are long; the blooms 
large and showy. Distinctive 
and lovely .. 1-00 6.50 
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