Burgess HARDY LILIES 
GUARANTEED 
TO GROW 
Blackberry 
Lily 
(Pardanthus) 
Lilies are of the easiest culture, comparatively free from insect pests, and need no 
dusting or spraying with poisons. The varieties listed below are all hardy, and will 
increase in beauty and size with each succeeding year. Directions for planting sent 
with all Lily bulbs. 
REGAL LILY (Myriophyllum). One of the most beautiful of all Lilies. The flowers 
are white, slightly suffused with pink; with a beautiful glow of canary yellow at cen¬ 
ter, which continues part way up the trumpet. They are borne in clusters and measure 
4 to 6 inches in length, and are nearly as broad. Delightfully perfumed, reminding 
one of the Jasmine. In the garden it blooms profusely during July, continuing its 
glorious display well into August. One of the hardiest and finest outdoor Lilies. 3 to 
5 feet. 25c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. Seed, 15c per packet. 
CORAL LILY (Tenuifolium) . A 
most attractive Lily for rock gar¬ 
dens or in the foreground of the 
herbaceous border, attaining a 
height of 18 inches to 2 feet. 
Bears large heads of pendulous, 
waxen, deep scarlet flowers on 
wiry stems. This Lily attracts an 
unusual amount, of attention for 
its daintiness and brilliancy. 
Probably the brightest in color of 
all Lilies. Easily grown and per¬ 
manent. 30c each; 3 for 85c; 12 
far $2.75, postpaid. Seed, 15c per 
packet. 
GOLD BANDED LILY OF 
JAPAN (Auratum). Immense, 
fragrant flowers, measuring nearly 
a foot in width when fully ex¬ 
panded, are produced in great 
profusion from July to Septem¬ 
ber. Broad petals, gracefully re¬ 
curved. White, thickly studded 
with crimson-maroon spots, with 
a wide gold band down the cen¬ 
ter of each petal. 3 to 6 feet. A 
woman in Iowa writes that she 
had 75 blooms on one stalk and 
the stalk was 6 feet high. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.25, 
postpaid. Seed, 15c per packet. 
RED BANDED LILY (Specio- 
sum Magnificum). No words can 
overstate the brilliant beauty of 
this famous Japanese Lily. Large, 
rosy-white flowers, thickly dotted 
with crimson spots. One of the 
best for garden culture. 2 to 4 
feet. August and September. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.25, 
postpaid. Seed, 20c per packet. 
FIREFLAME (Elegans). For a 
gorgeous display of rich coloring, 
very few flowers equal this im¬ 
proved type of Lilium Elegans. 
The brightest and most brilliant 
of all the orange-scarlet Lilies; 
iy 2 to 2 feet; blooms during June and July; large, erect flowers An always depend¬ 
able hardy Lily. 25c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. Seed, 20c per packet. 
EASTER LILY (Longiflorum). The most reliable of the Easter Lilies for growing 
indoors in pots, and the most popular. Large pure white fragrant flowers borne 3 
to 12 on a plant. Easily grown; hardy outside with protection and may be planted 
in the garden after it is through flowering inside. 35c eacn; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.25, postpaid. Seed, 25c per packet. 
GIANT TIGER LILY. A grand Lily with large pyramids of orange-red 
flowers spotted with purplish black. August and September. 4 to 5 feet. 
One of the hardiest and most easily grown. 25c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for 
$2.25, postpaid. 
DOUBLE TIGER LILY. A double form of the popular Tiger Lily. 
Flowers are borne in large clusters during August and September. Very 
hardy, permanent, easily grown and exceedingly beautiful. 30c each ; 3 
for 85c; 12 for $2.75, postpaid. 
PHILIPPINE LILY (Philippinense Formosanum). See page 64 for de¬ 
scription. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.25, postpaid. Seed, 15c per 
packet. 
NEW WHITE PHILIPPINE LILY. See page 64. No bulbs to offer. 
Seed, 25c per packet. 
MADONNA LILY (Candidum). A very popular Lily growing 2 to 4 
feet tall and bearing fine, large flowers in clusters from 3 to 20 at the 
top of each stem. The blooms are waxy white and have yellow anthers. 
The individual blooms are 3 to 4 inches long and fully as wide. They 
have a delightful fragrance. It is of easy cultivation and does well in any 
soil or location, lasting almost indefinitely. Blooms during June and 
July. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.25, postpaid. 
Note! Madonna Lilies are planted in the fall only. Order now and 
bulbs will be delivered next September. All other varieties are delivered 
in the spring. 
LILY SEED A mixture of the above listed varieties of Lily seed. 
An interesting, . 
hardy, lily-like 
perennial plant, 
and an old garden 
favorite. It is also 
sometimes called the 
“Leopard Flower.” 
Showy and attractive 
flowers; orange, 
spotted red ; stems 2 y 2 
to 4 feet highi. Seed pods 
split in the autumn, leaving 
clusters of attractive, shin- 
i n g black, roundish seeds 
resembling a blackberry. Of 
easy culture, preferring a 
sunny location. Blooming size plants, 35c 
each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Regal Lily (25c Each) 
Gold Banded Lily (35c Each) 
Coral Lily (30c Each) 
Best Quality Bulbs at Low Prices and Guaranteed to Grow 
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