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Chicago AMERICAN BULB CO. New York 
A. B. C. Lily 
Headquarters 
The fact that we have con¬ 
sistently supplied from year 
to year and for many seasons 
past, numerous of the largest 
Lily growers in this country 
and Canada, is indicative, we 
believe, that A. B. C. “Su¬ 
preme” Quality Lily Bulbs 
have obtained an enviable 
reputation a m o n g's t the 
trade. 
Special Note: All of our Lily 
Bulbs are s h i p p e d from 
Japan in ice d refrigerator 
boats and cars, from seaport 
to destination, thereby insur¬ 
ing arrival of same in prime 
condition. 
House of Lilies Produced from A. B. C. Bulbs by the Premier Rose Gardens, Maywood, Ill. 
Photograph taken April 13, 1933. 
YEAR AFTER YEAR A. B. C. LILIES ARE FOUND DEPENDABLE 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM 
(New Crop) Northern and Southern Grown 
Delivery October-November 
6 to 8 ins.. . .400 to case 7 to 9 ins.. . .300 to case 
8 to 9 ins.. . .250 to case 8 to 10 ins.. . .225 to case 
9 to 10 ins.. . . 200 to case 10 to 11 ins.... 150 to case 
Prices on application 
Special ((notations on Gig'anteum in 25, 50 and 100- 
case lots. Also carload lots. 
LILIUM NIPPON 
“Improved Giganteum” 
(New Crop) Fall 1936 Delivery 
Quantity of this Lily is limited. Nippon forces easy; 
healthy; more blooms than regular Giganteum. Makes 
an ideal Easter plant. Try a case. You will be more 
than pleased. (Prices an application.) 
No. in Case No. in Case 
7 to 9 inch.300 8 to 10 inch.225 
LILIUM HARRISII 
“Blue Ribbon” Brand — Bermuda Grown 
(Delivery August-September, 1936) 
The high quality of Bermuda Lily bulbs now obtain¬ 
able induces numerous of our customers t j plant this 
type for early flowering. Sizes: 6 to 8 inch, 7 to 9 inch, 
9 to 11 inch, 11 to 13 inch. (Prices on application.) 
LILIUM CANDIDUM 
Imported Northern French Grown 
Pure white Madonna Lily, bulbs available during 
August, September and October only. Early orders 
for this Lily desirable. (Prices on application.) 
NEW YORK 
A. B. C. REGULAR “ERABU” 
Selected Strain 
The Most Valuable Florists’ Lily Introduced to the 
Trade in the Past 25 Years (Delivery Fall 1936) 
Each case of A. B. C. “Erabu” Lilies contain govern¬ 
ment certificate insuring you of trueness of type and 
healthfulness of bulbs. “Erabu” is particularly recom¬ 
mended to growers who are required to carry Lily 
plants under comparatively cool temperature for 
Easter bloom. Recommended for planting in the South 
where heat control does not always obtain. (Prices 
on application.) 
Size No. in Case Size No. in Case 
6 to 8 inch.400 8 to 10 inch.225 
7 to 9 inch. . ..300 9 to 10 inch.200 
A. B. C. LILIUM “HAYAI” 
(Early Flowering Erabu) 
Delivery August-September 
This desirable Lily has come into the greatest favor 
for early blooming. 
Size No. in Case Size No. in Case 
6 to 8 inch.400 8 to 10 inch.225 
7 to 9 inch.400 9 to 10 inch.200 
(Prices on application) 
LILIUM TENUIFOLIUM 
Now in great favor as a pot plant as well as for cut¬ 
ting. Growing on an average of 18 inches high. Re¬ 
sembles miniature Rubrums and are brilliant scarlet— 
can be grown between Carnations in the bench. 
10.$1.50 100.$10.00 
Delivery November 
CHICAGO 
AMERICAN BULB CO 
