12 
Bulbs for Fall, 1935 
THOMAS J. GREY CO. 
Lilies for Forcing 
If by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight 3 lbs. per doz. 
Bulbs should be potted in a rich soil, using 3J/2' to 6-inch pots, according 
to the size of the bulb, and the pots plunged in a cold frame, or kept in a cool 
place, to get a strong root growth. When well rooted and started 6 or 8 inches 
they should be shifted into larger pots to bloom, setting the bulbs considerably 
deeper. A suitable compost is equal parts of turfy loam, leaf mold, rotted 
cow manure and sand. Bulbs should be potted as soon as received. 
Candidum - Madonna Lily 
(Arrive in September) 
Mammoth Northern Grown. These are of the large-flowered, pure white, 
thick-petaled variety and grown for us in the north of France. Excellent for 
forcing and superior as a garden Lily. Southern grown bulbs should be 
avoided, as they are thin-petaled and badly diseased. Each 50c, doz. $5.00, 
100 $40.00. 
Extra Large. Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00. 
Lilium Giganteum 
(Arrive in October) 
The latest type of all the Longiflorum Lilies and the one most extensively 
used for Easter flowering. They are of stocky growth with dark stems and are 
unusually free from 
disease. The flow¬ 
ers are of the larg¬ 
est size and purest 
white. This variety 
is carried in cold 
storage for bloom- 
Lilium Henryi. 
ing at any desired time throughout the season. 
Large Bulbs. 8 to 9 in. Each 40c., doz. $3.75, 100 $30.00. 
Extra Large Bulbs. 9 to 10 in. Each 55c., doz. $5.50, 100 $45.00. 
Harrisi - Bermuda Easter Lily 
(Arrive in July) 
Choice, thoroughly ripened stock from the best growers in Bermuda. 
Large Bulbs. 7 to 9 in. circumference. Each 55c., doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Single crown. Each $1.00, doz. $10.00, 100 $75.00. 
Lilium Longiflorum Formosum. 
Longiflorum Formosum 
(Arrive in September) 
The type of the L. longiflorum which comes from the Island of For¬ 
mosa is becoming more popular every season. It is of strong, healthy 
growth, 2 to 3 feet high, with beautiful, white, trumpet-shaped Lilies 
about 6 inches long, and may be had in bloom from early December 
to Easter. 
Extra Large Bulbs. 9 to 10 in. Each 60c., doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00. 
Special Mammoth Bulbs. Single Crown. Each 85c., doz. $io.OO, 100 
$75.00. 
Hardy Lilies for the Qarden 
With few exceptions they prefer a light, well drained, loamy soil and par¬ 
tial shade. Deep planting is recommended, from 6 to 12 or more inches, ac¬ 
cording to variety, and a covering of leaves or some litter to prevent the frost 
reaching the bulbs, as it is absolutely necessary for their success that the bulb 
be protected from freezing and thawing. Some varieties are ready in August, 
and others not before November and December, and to insure the planting of 
the late arrivals the place should be covered to keep the frost out. 
AURATUM (Golden-Rayed Lily of Japan). Large; pure white, with crimson 
spots and a gold band through center of each petal. 3 to 5 feet. July to 
October. 
Extra Large Bulbs. Each 25c., doz. $2.75, 100 $20.00. 
Special Mammoth. Each 60c., doz. $6.00, 100 $45.00. 
CANADENSE FLAVUM. Bright yellow spotted with black. 2 to 3 feet. June 
and July. Each 25c., doz. $2.75, 100 $20.00. 
HANSONI. Deep golden yellow colored flowers. July. Each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
HENRYI (Yellow Speciosum). Beautiful Lily from China. Rich apricot-yel¬ 
low, reddish brown spots. 5 feet July and August. Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
KRAMERI. Beautiful, delicate pink. Fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. 3 feet. 
July and August. Each 40c., doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
Lilium Auratuin. 
