Hardy Lilies 
TOTTY’S, MADISON, N. J. ---~ 
LAVANDULA VERA 
(Sweet Lavender) 
Lavandula Vera (Sweet Lavender) —Sometimes called 
Spica or Olliicinalis, a shrub attaining a height of about 
3 feet. Producing lavender flowers later in the season, 
mostly grown for its fragrance or drying for Winter use. 
It is extensively used for Rock Gardens as a border. 
LILIES 
(Cultural Notes) 
Most Lily bulbs may be planted in the Spring or Fall, 
The most important factor in growing Lilies is that they 
should have good drainage. Manure or commercial ferti¬ 
lizer should never be allowed to come in direct contact with 
the bulbs, as fhis is often the cause of rotting and disease. 
In planting, dig the hole 6 inches deeper than the bulb is 
to be set and place some well decomposed leaf-mold in the 
bottom of the hole. Over this, place an inch or two of sand. 
The bulb is then placed on its side on the sand. A mulch of 
peat moss or leaf-mold is very necessary during the Sum¬ 
mer, with straw and leaves for Winter covering. 
Lilium Auratum (The Goldbanded Lily of Japan)— 
Flowering in July and August. Large, pure white flowers 
with gold band and crimson spots, very fragrant. Does 
not like lime. Plant bulb 9 to 12 inches deep. Price: 50c 
each. $5.00 per dozen. 
Lilium Candidum (Ascension or Madonna Lily) —This is 
the Lily grown in all old-fashioned gardens; five to eight pure 
white flowers, borne on stems 3 to 4 feet high Delphiniums 
grouped with these beautiful Lilies make a charming combina¬ 
tion in the hardy border during the month of June. Plant 3 
inches deep. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. 
Six-inch pot plants for spring planting outside. Delivery 
April 1st. Price: 75c each, $7.50 per dozen. 
Elegans —A hardy dwarf Lily doing well in ordinary garden soil. 
Large erect flowers in shades of orange, red and yellow. Blooms 
June and July. Height 1J4 to 2 feet. Plant 6 inches deep. Price: 
50c each, $3.00 per dozen. 
Alice Wilson —Clear lemon yellow variety. Price: 50c each, 
$5.00 per dozen. 
Orange Queen —Large orange flowers, spotted black. Very fine. 
Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen. 
Lilium llenryii— Very similar to Speciosum except in coloring, 
which is a gorgeous orange yellow with a green stripe down the 
center of each petal. This Lily blooms in August and September, 
which makes it very valuable for the late Summer garden. It is 
perfectly hardy and has no particular soil requirements. Plant 
10 inches deep. Price: 75c each, $7.50 per dozen. 
Regale or Myriophyllum —Flowers white, slightly suflused 
pink, with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at the center. 
Delightfully perfumed, reminding one of the Jasmine. Blooms 
out of doors early in July. Absolutely hardy. Plant 8 inches 
deep. Price: Large size 75c each, $7.50 per dozen; small 
size 3 bulbs $1.00, 12 bulbs $3.50. 
Speciosum Rubrum Magnificum —Always satisfactory in the 
perennial border, perfectly hardy and blooming late into Sep¬ 
tember. Flowers white, shaded and spotted with rose and very 
fragrant. A graceful stem, 3 to 4 feet high, carries from three 
to twelve beautiful blooms that open gradually, prolonging the 
blooming season. Plant 10 inches deep. Price: 50c each, $5.00 
per dozen. 
Lilium Superbum —One of the hardiest Lilies grown, lias large 
clusters of bright reddish orange flowers conspicuously spotted 
with brown. Excellent for planting near streams or for natural¬ 
izing among shrubs. Prefers partial shade, but will thrive in fidl 
sun if the ground is kept cool with leafmold. Blooms June anil 
July. 4 feet high. Plant 5 inches deep. Price: 50c each, $5.00 
per dozen. 
*Lilium Tenuifolium —This fascinating Lily is imported from 
Siberia and is one of the best varieties we have for Rock Gar¬ 
den work. It is a very dainty grower with small, narrow leaves 
and attains a height of about 18 to 20 inches. The flowers are 
deep scarlet in color and the petals turn back showing the 
center to its best advantage. Should be planted about 4 inches 
deep, and is one of the finest of the June Lilies. Price: 50c eacb, 
$5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. 
Lilium Regale 
Lilium rigrinum (Simplex Splendens)—The well known 
I iger Lily that flourishes in all situations, is hardy and easily 
cultivated. Bright orange red flowers thickly dotted with purple 
spots. Admirably adapted for mass plantings against shrubbery. 
Blooms July and August. Plant 9 inches deep. Price: 50c eacb, 
$5.00 per dozen. 
Umbellatum Grandiflorum —One of the hardiest and most 
easily grown Lilies, doing well in ordinary garden soil. In June 
large orange-red flowers are produced. Height 18 inches to 2 
feet. Plant 8 inches deep. Price: 50c eacb, $3.50 per dozen. 
Golden Fleece —A fine variety with flowers of clear apricot, 
slightly spotted with maroon-crimson. Price: $1.50 each, 
$15.00 per dozen. 
LINUM (Flax) 
*Narbonnense —Forms a dense spreading growth. Blooms pro¬ 
fusely from early May to midsummer. Flowers sky blue, most 
attractive in rock garden or hardy borders, about 18 inches in 
height. 
*Flavum —This yellow form of the above variety, but more com¬ 
pact in growth, being only a foot high. It is covered with light 
yellow flowers, during June and July. 
*Perenne —One of the most effective of the blue perennial flow¬ 
ers, growing about 18 inches high and flowers from May to 
July. When planted en masse, makes a very beautiful show of 
color. 
LYCHNIS (The Lamp Flower) 
Chalcedonica—Most desirable variety, orange scarlet. 3 feet 
high. June to mid-July. 
LY THRUM (Loosestrife) 
Roseum Superbum —Rose color, robust habit. 4 to 5 feet. July 
and August. 
MERTEN SI A (Virginia Bluebells) 
Virginica—Blooms very early in the Spring, making a charming 
color scheme when planted with Doronicum. Flowers of bright 
blue, fading to pink and borne on graceful, drooping stems 
about IYl feet high. 
MONARDA (Bergamot) 
Didyma—Brilliant crimson scarlet flowers, produced in plants 
about 2 1 /2 to 3 feet high, timing the months of July and August. 
Very showy and bright when planted en masse. 
Fistulosa —Soft lavender form of the above. 
Salmonea—A very unusual variety with soft salmon pink heads 
of bloom, particularly pretty for massing. This plant likes a 
moist situation, and comes into flower during July and con¬ 
tinues until September. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen. 
Violacea—Deep amaranth-red flowers. 
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