HARDY LILIES 
Many of the late flowering Lily bulbs are not ready before the middle of No¬ 
vember. Where the ground is liable to freeze, we advise the preparation of the 
Lily beds or borders early in autumn, covering them with four to six inches of 
leaves or other litter to prevent the ground freezing until the bulbs arrive. 
See that they have a well-drained position, and without exception they prefer 
a half shady, moist position, protected against the hot sun. 
The ground must be thoroughly spaded to a depth of 18 inches before planting 
Lilies and must be enriched by adding equal portions of leafmould, peat and 
rotten manure. 
Plant the bulbs 6-8 inches deep, varieties like Speciosum require at least 8 
inches, putting some sand under and around the bulbs to insure proper 
drainage. 
Cover the beds with six or eight inches of leaves or other litter which must be 
removed in late Spring. 
L1LIUM AURATUM 
The Gold-banded Lily of Japan. One of the finest and most popular of the 
hardy garden Lilies. Flowers white, with a wide band of gold running through 
the center of each petal, and thickly studded with crimson spots. Bulbs 11 to 13 
inches in circumference. 65 cts. each, $6.50 per dozen, $50 per 100. 
L1L1UM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily) 
One of the oldest, loveliest and best-known Lilies. Can be planted only in 
the Fall. Our bulbs of this splendid Lily are grown in northern France, and are 
of the thick petaled type. Mammoth bulbs, 45 cts. each, $4.40 per dozen, 
$35 per 100. 
Lilium auratunt—a gorgeous visitor from Japan. 
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