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HARDY LILIES 
Many of the late flowering Lily bulbs are not ready before the end of November. 
Where the ground is liable to freeze, we advise the preparation of the Lily beds 
or borders early in autumn, covering them with four to six inches pf leaves or 
other litter to prevent the ground freezing until the bulbs arrive. 
See that they have a well-drained position, and without exception they prefer 
a half shady, moist position, protected against the hot sun. 
The ground must be thoroughly spaded to a depth of 18 inches before planting 
Lilies and must be enriched by adding equal portions of leafmould, peat and 
rotten manure. 
Plant the bulbs 6-8 inches deep, varieties like Speciosum require at least 8 
inches, putting some sand under and around the bulbs to insure proper 
drainage. 
Cover the beds with six or eight inches of leaves or other litter which must be 
removed in late Spring. 
LILIUM AURATUM 
The Gold-banded Lily of Japan. Flowers white, with a wide band of gold 
running through the center of each petal, and thickly studded with crimson spots. 
Bulbs 11 to 13 inches in circumference. 65 cts. each, $6.50 per dozen, $50 
per 100. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily) 
One of the oldest, loveliest and best-known Lilies. Can be planted only in 
the Fall. Our bulbs of this splendid Lily are grown in northern France, and are 
of the thick petaled type. Mammoth bulbs, 45 cts. each, $4.40 per dozen, 
$35 per 100. 
Lilium auratum—a gorgeous visitor from Japan. 
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