We offer a choice Group of fine unusual Lilies 
LILIUM REGALE 
Still a popular favorite 
*LEWISIA 
COLUMBIANUM ROSEA. A rare alpine with flat rosettes of dark evergreen 
foliage. Masses of rosy purple flowers on 6 inch stems. A long bloomer. 
Like all of the Lewisias, this will germinate better if exposed to freez¬ 
ing weather. Pkt. 25c. 
FINCHI. A gem among the rocks with its compact rosettes. Short trailing 
stems bear flowers of soft pink. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
BRACHYCALYX. A very rare specie with light green rosettes and two-inch 
white flowers that completely cover the compact plant. Nestled among 
the rocks it lends beauty to the garden. Pkt. 30c. 
HOWELL). A beautiful, unusual alpine gem. It creeps among the rocks with 
wide rosettes of crinkled foliage. Graceful little stems bear a profusion 
of flowers that are light apricot streaked with rose. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
PURDYI. Close rosettes of evergreen foliage that has a reddish brown tint. 
Cluster of flowers varying from apricot to rose pink. Pkt. 30c. 
REDIVIVA. A deciduous species with waxy white, blushed pink Water Lily¬ 
like flowers of large size on short three inch stems. Fine for sunny spot 
in the alpine garden. Pkt. 30c. 
LIATRIS 
PYCHNOSTACHIA (Kansas Cay Feather). Handsome spikes of bright purple 
with fluffy tips that give it a lavender overcast. A bright addition to 
the border, and a grand cut flower. 5 feet. 
SCARRIOSA. Comes in bloom in late August after L. pychnostachia, quite 
similar in color but the individual florets are larger and more open on 
the spike. 4 feet. 
SPICATA (Blazing Star). Effective, long spikes of red purple showy in the 
border. 4 feet. 
LIGULARIA 
MACROPHYLLA. Large yellow flowers on long terminal racemes. 4 feet. 
‘LINARIA 
ALPINA (Toad Flax). A superb trailer for the rockery with blue gray foliage 
and dainty Snapdragon-like violet and orange flowers. Real dwarf. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
•ALPINA ROSEA. Very similar in habit to the above but the small flowers 
are rose purple and apricot orange. Pkt. 20c. 
•ANTICARIA. A choice little item for the rockery with large deep yellow 
flowers on 6 inch stems. Pkt. 20c. 
CYMBALARIA (Kenilworth Ivy). A lovely trailer for rock walls with bright 
green foliage and lavender and purple flowers. 
DALMATICA. Tall golden yellow spikes much resembling a Snapdragon. The 
foliage is gray green. Gives a bright touch to the border. 3 feet. 
•HENDERSONI. A splendid little dwarf with attractive foliage and nine inch 
spikes of bright purple. 
*LINUM 
ALPINUM. A neat prostrate dwarf for the rocks. A steady bloomer with a 
profusion of bright blue flowers. Pkt. 20c. 
•CAPITATUM. Large flat heads of golden yellow. A distinct species. 8 
inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
FLAVUM. Particularly showy in the border with a shower of bright yellow 
flowers in June. 1 foot. 
•FLAVUM NANUM COMPACTUM. A new and interesting dwarf for the 
rockery. Compact, six inch plants a mass of glowing yellow. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NARBONNENSE. Attractive leaves forming a compact, spreading clump 
filled with bright azure flowers with a white eye. A colorful display 
in the rockery during the early summer. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
PERENNAE (Hardy Flax). One of the most dependable for the border. All 
through the early summer it is covered with fresh bright flowers. The 
foliage is upright. 1 5 inches. Blue, White, or Mixed, l/t oz. 30c. 
•SALSOLOIDES. A tiny alpine gem covered with pretty pink flowers. 6 
inches Pkt. 30c. 
•SALSOLOIDES NANUM. An alpine treasure of merit. Forms dense mats of 
green with short stems bearing many opalescent white flowers about 
three inches high. In flower during June and July. Pkt. 35c. 
•TENUIFOLIUM. A gem with large white flowers shaded with opalescent 
pink on light lacy-like foliage. Prostrate habit, making it ideal among 
the rocks. Pkt. 25c. 
•VISCOSUM. An unusual Hungarian species with bright rose purple flowers. 
6 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM 
The seeds presented in the following list have been collected in the three 
sections of the world where lily seed is most extensively grown—The 
Great Lakes Region, the Pacific Coast, and England. These seeds represent 
the finest and hardiest Lilies under cultivation. 
AURATUM (Cold Band Lily of Japan). Large heads of pure white with con¬ 
trasting lines of deep gold in the throat. 4 feet. 
CANADENSE. The beautiful native with prettily curved flowers of bright 
orange yellow on three foot stems. June blooming. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 
35c. 
CONCOLOR. The Red Star Lily which is hardy and easy from seed. Bright 
vermillion star-like flowers on erect 18 inch stems. 
GICANTEUM. A fine, tall growing Lily with large tubular-shaped white 
trumpets on stems 7 feet high. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
HENRYI. A sensational Japanese variety with perfectly formed flowers of 
brilliant orange. Free blooming. Specially collected seeds. 5 feet. Pkt. 
1 5c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
MARTAGON (Turk’s Cap Lily). A fine English variety with glossy purple 
flowers spotted black. 4 feet. Pkt. 20c. 
MARTAGON ALBUM. Handsome pyramidal spikes of waxy white reflexed 
flowers in July. 4 feet. Pkt. 20c. 
MARTACON “BACKHOUSE’S HYBRIDS.” One of the fine contributions of 
Mrs. Backhouse being a hybrid showing varying colors of light pink and 
yellow. 5 feet. Pkt. 30c. 
OCCIDENTALE. One of the rarest of the native western Lilies. It is 
a rich crimson spotted maroon in the throat. It is a mass of 
bloom in June and stands erect on stalks 4 to 6 feet high. The 
buds are blood red. Recommended. Pkt. 50c. 
PARDALINUM. Bright orange scarlet flowers on stiff stems 4 feet tall. An 
easily grown variety. 
PHILLIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM. This magnificent pure white lily is be¬ 
coming increasingly popular because of its value as a fine cut flower. 
The long trumpet shaped blossoms, sometimes three and four in a head 
are on 3 foot stems. Blooms in July. Easy from seed. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 
35c. 
RECALE. Probably the finest and most popular Lily ever introduced. This 
seed is taken from a block especially raised for seed production assur¬ 
ing better and stronger bulbs. A wise course to follow in growing from 
seed is to sow the seed in April. Let the seedlings stand until Fall when 
they should be lifted and stored in a cool protected cellar. The next 
Spring they can be set out in the garden. They should bloom the fol¬ 
lowing Spring. 
SHELBURNE HYBRIDS. Large pearl white flowers with a deep purple mark¬ 
ing in the throat. Blooms in late June on strong erect stems. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SUPERBUM. The native Turk’s Cap Lily of charm. Drooping flowers of red¬ 
dish yellow spotted with red and green. Blooms in July. 5 feet. 
•TENUIFOLIUM. A charming semi-dwarf Lily from Siberia with small 
drooping flowers of coral red. It is very pretty in the rockery blooming 
in June. 15 inches. Easy from seed flowering the second season. 
WASHINGTONIANUM (Mt. Hood Lily). A gorgeous western native of 
blended light and wine red shades on a pink background. As it ages 
the colors vary. 3 Vi feet. 
“LIPPIA 
REPENS (Sand Verbena). In protected, dry sunny spots this beautiful pale 
purple trailer is valuable. Creeps nicely among the rocks. 3 inches. Pkt. 
15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
‘LITHOSPERMUM 
GRAMINIFOLIUM. A choice alpine with upright little flower heads of 
bright sky-blue. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
PROSTRATUM “HEAVENLY BLUE.” This delightful little trailer is very 
popular. Large gentian-blue flowers on prostrate stems. Rare to seed. 
10 seeds 35c. 
LINUM FLAVUM NANUM 
A mass of glowing yellow 
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