The stamens boldly diverge from it. The an¬ 
thers are conspicuous for their size and color 
and extremely delicate poise. In addition to all 
these attractive qualities it has a strongly waved 
outline to the petals, which adds much to its 
beauty. It flowers through the late summer into 
autumn. 
To see the plant growing impresses one with 
a feeling of vigor and well being. Must be 
planted deeply because it forms an unusually 
strong mass of stem-roots. 
The cultivation of this lily lays no great tax 
on the resources or ingenuity of the planter, and 
its requirements once understood, it may be relied 
upon to prosper, sending up its flowering stems 
year after year in increasing numbers. 
While Speciosum will grow in limy soil, there 
can be no doubt that it is more at home in ground 
that is free from lime, and it may be grown to 
perfection in a rich, open, woodland soil overly¬ 
ing a stiff, sandy loam, into which its long roots 
can wander as they please. 
On the richness of the top-soil depends the 
growth of the stem and flowers, and it is no 
exaggeration to say that one cannot mulch this 
lily too much. 
It opens its flowers so late in the season that 
it is probably best to plant Lilium Speciosum in 
full sunshine. Plant 10 or 12 inches deep, of 
course among ground shading shrubs, making 
sure as to drainage. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KR2ETZERI. The true 
variety as offered by us is very scarce. Beautiful, 
snow-white flowers with a golden green stripe 
through the center of each petal, and anthers of a 
coppery tint. Alike in the form of the flower and 
in the way of growing, this lily is one of the 
most beautiful we have. Extra selected bulbs, $9, 
for 10; $87.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM. Its form is dis¬ 
tinct from Knetzeri. Flowers are large and of the 
purest white and beautiful golden yellow anthers. 
Extra heavy, selected bulbs. $8 for 10; $77.50 per 
100. Selected bulbs. $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100; 
smaller, but strong flowering bulbs, $3.25 for 10; 
$30 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM (Rubrum Im¬ 
proved). Rich, ruby-carmine, margined white; 
stout of substance and broad of petal. This va¬ 
riety stands out prominently on account of its 
vigorous growth as well as the size and depth of 
coloring of the blooms. 
Extra selected bulbs, $8 for 10; $77.50 per 100. 
Selected bulbs, $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100. 
A smaller but good flowering bulb, $3.25 for 
10; $30 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. The delicate 
beauty of the finer colored flowers makes this va¬ 
riety most desirable. Deep carmine-crimson, in¬ 
tensified by a narrow margin of white. 
Extra selected bulbs, $8 for 10; $77.50 per 100. 
Selected bulbs, $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100. 
A smaller, but good flowering bulb, $3.25 for 
10; $30 per 100. 
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO. The double form. 
The best example of a double lily we have. Ex¬ 
tra selected bulbs, $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest form of 
Tiger Lily with the richest color. The large 
shapely flowers are of a rich dark salmon-orange 
spotted with glossy black. This lily is very ro¬ 
bust in habit and of easy culture. Stem-roots; late 
fall or early spring planting, 10 inches deep; Au- 
gust-September flowering. Extra selected bulbs, 
$4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. A smaller, good flower¬ 
ing bulb, $2.25 for 10; $20 per 100. 
Hemerocallis 
The varieties offered by us are vastly superior to those 
commonly grown. They are all choice, later-flowering 
Hybrids of great beauty and real value. 
Hybrid Hemerocallis are very valuable for planting in 
borders, in the cutflower garden and for utilizing moist 
and shady positions. 
BAY STATE. Large flower of a deep yellow, 
flowering middle of August. 
CRESSIDA. Large flower of a bright orange, 
flowering middle of July. 
D. D. WYMAN. A beautiful light golden yellow, 
flowering in early July. 
GOLDENI. Very large flower of a deep orange, 
flowering in July. 
GYPSY. Large flower of deep orange, flowering 
in August. 
J. A. CRAWFORD. Very large flower of apricot- 
yellow and flowering middle of July. 
LEMONA. Immense flowers of pale lemon-yellow. 
A beautiful novelty. Flowers middle of July. 
MRS. A. H. AUSTIN. Large flower of deep golden 
yellow, flowering in late July. 
MRS. W. H. WYMAN- Very large flowers of the 
palest lemon-yellow, flowering in July. 
THE GEM. A fine flower of deep orange-yellow, 
flowering in early July. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $0.75 each; $6 
for 10. 
A collection of one strong plant each of the 
above 10 varieties, $6. 
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