26 Hardy Lilies 
Geo. H. Mellen Co. 
HARDY WATER LILY SPECIAL—One each of the above water lilies for $7.00. 
HARDY LILIES 
Carden Varieties for Summer Blooming 
LILIUM MYRIOPHYLLUM (Regal Lily) —Decidedly the queen of all lilies and is, without 
question, the easiest to grow. The large trumpet-shaped flowers are ivory white, slightly 
suffused pink, with a lively tint of canary yellow in the throat. They are deliciously 
sweet scented and are produced freely on erect, strong stems with from three to eight 
blooms on a stalk. It grows 3 to 5 feet high and blooms in the garden in July. It is pre- 
fectly hardy and will flourish under varied conditions as it was introduced from the 
bleak slopes of the hills in western China. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
DOUBLE TICER XTigrinum fl. pi.)—This magnificent Lily is borne in immense clusters on 
tall stems; the flowers are very large, frequently 6 inches across, and very double; color 
deep, fiery red, spotted with black. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
AURATUM (The Golden Rayed Lily) —It produces its handsome richly colored flowers in 
large clusters, and blooms profusely. When expanded, flowers measure from 8 to 10 
inches in diameter; are composed of six pure white petals, each of which is distinctly 
striped the whole length with a clear, yellow-golden band and thickly studded with 
crimson spots. Gracefully formed, deliciously fragrant. Large, sound bulbs, imported 
direct from Japan, 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Special Offer: One each of the three above named hardy lilies, $1.00 
GLADSTONE (White)—The boss of the white lilies, beautiful large white flowers six 
inches across. A strong grower and a free bloomer. $1.50 each. 
GLORIOSA (Red)—This lily has no equal it blooms and blooms. Its large blossoms are 
six inches across, of a remarkable red. No pool is complete without this “King of the 
Lilies.” $2.50 each. 
CHROMATELLA (Yellow)—Rich yellow in color. Leaves beautifully marked in deep green 
and brown. It is by far the best of yellow varieties. $1.25 each. 
PINK OPAL (Pink)—Graceful cup shaped flowers of deepest pink and very fragrant. The 
buds are almost round. This variety has fine color, and does excellently in small pool. 
$1.00 each. 
AURORA (Orange)—The flowers are rosy, yellow on the first day, red orange on the 
second and deep red on the third. One of the best for a small pool. $1.00 each. 
Lilium Philippinense 
HARDY WATER 
LILIES 
The lilies listed below have been selected for 
their color, growth, blooming, and hardiness. 
They are easy to grow, with sunlight, water 
and rich soil. On receipt of package put the 
plants immediately in a pail of water until 
planting. 
The best results are obtained by planting the 
lily roots in the soil so the crown will be even 
with the top of the soil and from 6 to 1 2 inches 
below the surface of the water. Where the 
pool is two feet deep or over, it is necessary 
that stones or bricks be used to build up the 
box to the proper distance under the surface. 
Many varieties, however, will grow in much 
deeper water. All water-lilies like full sunlight 
and flower best when not too much shaded. 
Each lily should have a minimum of one cubic 
foot of soil—a box about 1 4 in. x 14 in. by 1 0 
in. deep will hold this amount. Lilies can be 
grown in this box for about three years before 
it is necessary to change the soil. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Forced in immense quantities for cut flower 
work by florists as they are useful in so many 
different combinations, but their main hold 
upon the affections of plant lovers is their 
hardiness and humility. The Lily of the Valley 
will thrive in any kind of soil and throw up its 
beautiful, modest, fragrant white bells in the 
out-of-the-way nooks, the shady spots, the 
neglected corners, where bolder and more am¬ 
bitious flowers would scorn to bloom. Will also 
adapt itself to pot culture in winter, its delicate, 
permeating fragrance making it especially de¬ 
sirable. 6 for 50c; 12 for 80c; $5.50 per 100. 
Hardy water lilies will be mailed from our 
Ponds and will be mailed separately from fhe 
balance of your order. 
Lily of the Valley 
LILIUM PHILIPPINENSE Formosanum— 
A very graceful Lily, of recent intro¬ 
duction, growing 2 to 3 feet high 
with grassy foliage and slender stems; 
flowers very large and trumpet¬ 
shaped, white with reddish brown 
shading on exterior, tips of petals 
elegantly recurving. It is a strong 
bloomer, and very fragrant. 35c each; 
3 for 90c. 
Hardy Water Lily 
BULBS FOR FALL ORDERINC 
AND PLANTING 
Send us your list of bulbs for fall 
planting and we shall be glad to quote 
you, for delivery in October. We can 
furnish Tulips in single, double, early, 
late, Darwin’s Cottage and Breeders, 
named or unnamed; also Hyacinths, 
Narcissus, Crocus, Freesias, Grape Hya¬ 
cinths, Snowdrops, Chionodoxas and 
Scillas. These bulbs are not received 
from foreign growers until the last of 
September. We offer only the very best 
in quality. 
Fall Bulbs 
