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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
Hardy Lilies 
All lilies are easily raised from seed that must be covered very 
lightly and which can be sown either in the spring or late in summer. 
The seed germinates readily. Auratum Lily makes no growth above 
the ground, the first year from seed, however the bulbs begin to 
form soon after the seed is sown but the leaf growth appears the 
following spring. All lilies must have perfect drainage, fresh 
manure must be strictly kept away from all of them. They will 
be benefited if you add leaf mold to the soil, also by placing the 
bulbs on cushions of sand but will do well without any help in any 
good WELL drained garden soil. 
LILIUM AURATUM—Large white flowers with broad bands of gold¬ 
en-yellow. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
LILIUM BACKHOUSEI—An exceedingly fine race of garden lilies of 
robust growth producing large, star-shaped flowers in pink, yellow 
and orange, spotted and marbled in a wonderful fashion. Height 
5 ft. T. pkt. 50c. 
LILIUM CONCOLOR—One of the best lilies, thrifty and easy to 
grow. Of upright habit flowers open, fiery scarlet spotted dark red, 
fine for cutting. Hardy. Height 18 in. Blooms in June-July, likes 
the sun and a situation protected from strong winds. Also fine for 
pots. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 40c; % oz. 70c; oz. $5.00. 
LILIUM EARLY QUEEN—Perfectly hardy producing from seed, 
sown in February, quantities of long trumpet-shaped and perfect 
flowers from August to frost. A sure money maker for the florist. 
Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
LILIUM HENRYI—T. pkt. 20c; oz. $4.60. 
LILIUM—JAPONICUM—One of the most attractive in the genus. 
Blooms 3-5 inches long, white on the inside, pink on the outside, 
fragrant. Height 2-3 feet. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
LILIUM PHILIPENSE FORMOSANUM 
A new lily of refined elegance and neat habit of growth, coming 
into bloom late in June. The very handsome, long, trumpet-shaped 
flowers are white inside and reddish over the back of the sepals. 
Moderately fragrant. Hardy. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c; 
oz. $1.60; lb. $16.00. 
LILIUM REGALE 
Easily and almost 
raised as radishes. 
as inexpensively 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 
60c; lb. $8.00. 
8PECIOSUM RUBRUM—Hardy. Large fragrant white flowers shaded 
pink, spotted brilliant carmine-red, blooming in August and Sep¬ 
tember. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
LILIUM SULPHUREUM—The flowers are trumpet-shaped sulphur- 
yellow. Stems tall, wiry. Blooms in late August and September 
and is one of the last trumpet-shaped lilies in flower. Height 6-8 ft. 
CULTURE—Requires rich loam, good drainage and a covering of 6 
in. of soil over the tops of bulbs. Over winter protect with a layer 
of about 3 in. of straw or hay. T. pkt. 50c. 
LILIUM TENUIFOLIUM—Coral Lily. A dwarf growing lily, blooms 
medium in size, coral red, appearing in great numbers on stalks 2 
feet tall. Hardy, easily raised from seed, a fine cut flower and 
excellent for rockeries. Can be forced. Grown in the open, blooms 
during May and June. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c: oz. 80c. 
TENUIFOLIUM GOLDEN GLEAM—New. Flowers rich orange- 
yellow in May and June. Comes true from seed. Height 2 ft. T. 
pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 45c; % oz. 75c; oz. $5.50. 
TENUIFOLIUM LILAC QUEEN—Fragrant lilac-rose flowers spotted 
wine color in May and June. Height 2 ft. (L. Cernuum). T. pkt. 
15c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.20. 
LILIUM WASHINGTONIANUM—Flowers funnel-shaped, pure white, 
dotted with purple at the throat. Fragrant. Of striking beauty, one 
of the finest of all lilies. Hardy. Easily raised from seed. Blooms 
in June and July. Requires good drainage, bulbs should be planted 
5 inches deep and laid sidewise. T. pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 35c; % oz. 65c; 
oz. $4.00. 
LILIUM EARLY QUEEN—Furnishes a crop of highly valuable flow¬ 
ers late in summer, from seed sown in February, March and early 
in April. We got the best results by sowing the seed in the open 
early in the spring, leaving the plants stand where sown. When we 
transplanted the bulbs they lived one season only and then said 
goodbye. When we stored the bulb over winter the bulbs did not 
keep. Yet this Lily is a good “Queen” if sown where to stand and 
not transplanted. We find that it is perfectly hardy. Even bulbs 
that rest on top of the ground absolutely uncovered come through 
the winter unharmed. 
LIATRIS—GAY FEATHER 
Excepting Liatris Scariosa all other varieties, in order 
to produce beautiful, shapely spikes of bloom must be grown 
in poor soil or if your soil is rich the plants must be crowded 
so that they will suffer from lack of moisture and nourish¬ 
ment. Given care and rich deep soil they grow to rank. 
LIATRIS CALLILEPIS—Same as Pycnostachya, but 3 weeks 
earlier. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA—Every flower grower will gain 
by growing this showy, hardy perennial. Blooms during July 
and August, produces elegant purple flowers, spikes foot long 
or over. High class cut flower either fresh or dried. Re¬ 
quires full exposure to sun and thrives in any kind of soil, 
either dry or wet. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 
$1.00; lb. $14.00. 
LIATRIS SCARIOSA—Spikes of purple flowers foot long on 
stalks 2 feet tall in August and September. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 
25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $18.00. 
LIATRIS SPICATA—Produces in July and August, spikes of 
purple flowers, resembling miniature thistle blooms, closely 
and well placed on the stalks. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 20c; ^ 
oz. 30c; oz. $4.00. 
LINARIA BELVEDERE HYBRIDS 
Try this Linaria. It is a real flower, very beautiful, of 
elegant shape, the colors which are many even more lus¬ 
trous and clear than those of Nemesia. Blooms in May, June 
and July, therefore valuable for spring sales. Also first 
class cut flower. Easily raised. Annual. Height 15 in. T. 
pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.50. 
LINARIA CRDISON AND GOLD—Beautiful cut flower, flowers 
dark crimson with golden yellow lips. Annual. Height 15 
in. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 35c. 
LINARIA FAIRY ROQUET—Very compact plants, bearing 
snap-dragon-like flowers in many delicate and attractive 
colors in abundance from June to October or earlier if sown 
early. Fine bedding and pot plant. Annual. Height 10 in. 
T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
Annual Linarias started from seed from August to Jan¬ 
uary will bloom from February to the end of June. Grow in 
flats 2x2 in., temperature 45 degrees. 
PERENNIAL LINARIA 
LINARIA CYMBALARIA—Kenilworth Ivy. Hardy perennial trail¬ 
ing plant, excellent for banging baskets, window boxes, pots and 
rock work. Flowers lavender and purple. Will stand good deal of 
shade. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c; oz. $2.00. 
LINARIA CANON WANT—Hardy perennial, similar in habit to 
Macedonica, flowers pale pink, fine for cutting. T. pkt. 20c. 
LINARIA MACEDONICA—Robust perennial, bearing long spikes of 
beautiful lemon yellow snapdragon-like flowers from May to August, 
excellent for cutting. Of easiest culture, blooming first year from 
seed and doing well in any kind of soil and exposure. Height 3 ft. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
ALPINE HYBRIDA—This hardy perennial Linaria is extremely 
beautiful, an ideal rock and bedding plant. Flowers produced from 
May to October snapdragon-like in many bright colors. Height 6 in. 
T. pkt. 25c. 
LINDEFOLIA SPECTABIUS 
An excellent hardy perennial, border, bedding and rock 
plant, flowers in terminal heads of rich blue, fine for boquets, 
produced from April to July. Loves dry, sunny position. 
Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 20c; y 8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
LEPTOSIPHON FRENCH HYBRIDS 
In bloom from May to November. The plants are globe- 
shaped, covered with charmingly beautiful flowers in many 
colors. A first class border and pot plant and fine for rock¬ 
eries. Annual. Height 6 in. T pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
LEWISIA HOWELLI 
A rare and admirable plant for the rockery. Produces an 
abundance of star-shaped flowers, color a blend of pink and 
apricot, over a long period of time. Robust grower, easy to 
grow from seed, does well in any decent soil if well drained, 
and loves the sun. T. pkt. 30c. 
THE QUALITY of our seeds is the very best every time in all 
cases. In actual field trials we find that our seeds are the equal 
and in MANY cases of better quality than seeds from other sources. 
Lower prices asked by us NEVER mean low quality. Our policy is 
—give the customers most for their money. 
