LILIES 
We are pleased to offer to garden enthusiasts 
a number of species of lilies grown under con¬ 
ditions especially suited to the genus. Our 
planting is located on the shores of Oswego 
Lake some twelve miles from Portland where 
weather conditions are extremely temperate 
and where the natural environment is ideal for 
lily culture. Shade is provided by a quantity 
of first growth timber, dogwood, maple, oak, 
fir, pine, yew and cedar growing naturally in 
their original setting. A gentle rise from the 
lake shore places the lily planting in a well 
drained situation assured by the rocky subsoil 
found in this district. The soil is abundant in 
leaf mold accumulated through the years before 
our lily planting was made. Our bulbs are sent 
out with the knowledge that they have been 
grown under conditions ideally adapted to their 
culture. The imported bulbs offered herein are 
received by us from one of the largest and most 
reliable growers in Japan, are freshly dug and 
shipped to this country without delay. Our ex¬ 
perience prompts us to recommend them highly. 
Space does not allow us to give a complete de¬ 
scription of lily culture, but the following re¬ 
sume may prove of assistance. 
Plant at the prescribed depth and in the loca¬ 
tion recommended for each species. Make cer¬ 
tain of good drainage. This is essential to suc¬ 
cess with lilies. Envelop the bulbs in sharp sand 
when planting. This will assist in prompt drain¬ 
age and assure your finding the bulbs should it 
be necessary to move them. 
Part shade is best for most species. Provide 
it by intelligent planting among shrubbery or 
trees. Incorporate peat moss to lighten heavy 
soils and fertilize with bone meal on perma¬ 
nent plantings. Avoid chemical fertilizers. 
Mulch with peat moss one inch thick in the 
early spring. This conserves the natural mois¬ 
ture in the soil and gives the bulbs a cool root¬ 
ing medium. 
Plant lilies in groups of six or more for the 
best effect. We will be pleased to offer our as¬ 
sistance on any particular problems which may 
confront you. 
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