CULTURE OF GROUP I. 
Situation of the Lily Bed. They should be planted where 
they are sheltered from harsh winds. The light, high shade 
of deciduous trees a part of the day is desirable but a dense 
shade is not. Do not plant with Rhododendrons as they re¬ 
quire more humus and moisture than these lilies like. It is 
not wise to plant amongst shrubs or tall perennials although 
their shade and protection at a little distance is desirable. I 
have very fine results with the Humboldtii group in full sun 
where temperatures of 100 degrees is not unusual. The same 
is true for the Washingtonianum group except that they like 
a little cooler situation and rather more shade. 
Drainage. This must be perfect. If ground is heavy and 
clammy, under-drainage should be given, and the soil made 
lighter and looser by the addition of sand or grit. 
Soils. A fairly good loam, even if a little heavy, is best. 
Little humus is needed and any great amount decidedly detri¬ 
mental. Well rotted manure well under, but not touching the 
bulbs, has been used to advantage. 
Planting. They should be planted so that the top of the 
bulb is not less than 6 inches from the surface; about each 
bulb put a layer of an inch or so of sand which will carry 
away excessive moisture and prevent fungus attacks. 
Watering. Lilies should not be kept water-soaked, but 
should have a moist surface during the growing season. Keep 
rather dry after they have flowered. 
Never move a Lily bulb unless absolutely necessary. 
GROUP II—LARGE FLOWERED BOG LILIES 
OCCI DENTALE is about the rarest of lilies. I discovered it 
years ago but for a long period it was lost. I am glad to 
say I now have found it again. It is between Maritimum 
and Pardalinum. Foliage is deep green and the medium 
sized flowers are blood red, with a few maroon dots on 
inner third and a beautifully contrasting green center. 
Likes peaty soil and moist situation. $1 each; 3 for $2.50. 
PARDALINUM is one of the very best of all Lilies for both 
beauty and ease of culture. It is hardy anywhere and 
thrives under ordinary garden conditions either in the 
shade or in a cool moist situation in the sun. The rhiz¬ 
ome branches and a number of flowering stems increases 
rapidly until a single rhizome forms a large clump. See 
color plate, inside back cover. It grows from 5 to 7 ft. with 
very many flowers. The outer third of the petal is a deep 
orange scarlet while the inner two-thirds is bright orange, 
spotted and dotted thickly with purplish maroon spots. 
Very large bulbs, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
Fine bulbs, 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.50 per doz. 
PARDALINUM “ORANGE GLOW”. An entirely new and 
very distinctive form of this fine species. The plant is tall, 
sturdy, and very leafy. Very large, fully revolute flowers, 
soft orange, dotted maroon; some faintly, others with 
larger dots. There is sometimes a faint touch of red at 
the tips of petals, but as these are concealed the effect is 
of orange only. Decidedly fragrant, and the only form of 
Pardalinum having fragrance. Very large bulbs, $1.50 
each; 1st size bulbs, $1 each. 
L. Kelloggii. L. Bolanderii. L. Parviflorum. 
L. Pardalinum Giganteum. L. Washingtonianum Purpureum. 
SMALL-FLOWERED BOG LILIES 
PARDALINUM Giganteum. This is a variety which has re¬ 
cently been reintroduced and which has been highly rec¬ 
ommended by some authorities. Although I myself first 
sent this Lily out years ago, I have had no recent personal 
experience with it. Described as tall growing, 6 to 8 ft., 
giant flowers, outer petals scarlet orange; inner half, 
bright yellow. Thickly dotted purple brown. Very large 
bulbs, $1 each; 3 for $2.50. Fine bulbs, 60 cts. each; 3 for 
$1.40. 
PARVIFLORUM (Pardalinum var. minor) is a very pretty, 
slender species growing to as much as 6 feet with many 
blossoms. The petals are revolute like Pardalinum, yellow, 
finely dotted maroon at center, crimson on upper half. 
Quite fragrant. This is the Tiger Lily of the Mt. Shasta 
region. Large bulbs, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. See cut. 
above. 
ROEZLII, CRIMSON. Stem slender, leaves crowded, very 
long and slender. Resembles Pardalinum on color plate 
on front cover. It should be well massed to get the best 
effect. Each 50 cts.; 3 for $1.25. 
ROEZLII, YELLOW. Similar in form and habit to the Crim¬ 
son form, but the color is a clear reddish orange. A rare 
Lily; long lost, but reintroduced by me. Each 50 cts.; 3 
for $1.25. 
PARVUM. A charming little Lily which, under favorable 
treatment, grows 5 or 6 feet high, with many small, bell- 
shaped flowers. It is orange at the center, with crimson 
tips. From the sub-alpine regions about Lake Tahoe. 
40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 
PARVUM LUTEUM. Similar variety, with clear yellow 
flowers. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
MARITIMUM, of the bogs of the coastal portion of Mendo¬ 
cino County, Calif., is related to Parvum , but with the 
deepest crimson-colored flowers only lightly dotted in the 
throat. The foliage, too, is deep green. A very rare Lily. 
For my first size bulbs, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. I have 
good bulbs at 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
Happiest of Western bulbs in the East are Erythroniums 
and Camassias. With any care they do well from Montreal 
to Georgia and are most beautiful and satisfactory. 
Stratford, Conn.: “Exhibited your Fairy Lanterns (Calo- 
chortus albus) at the garden club exhibit in June and they 
were the hit of the show.” 
Chevy Chase, Md.: “The Brodiaeas sent my last year were 
so lovely that I can’t resist ordering more.” 
CALIFORNIA BULBS, ROCK PLANTS, UNUSUAL PERENNIALS 
Page 1 1 
