LILIES 
We are pleased to offer herewith our 1936-37 descriptive list of bulbs and 
seed of the genus Lilium. You will find this list more comprehensive than previ¬ 
ous ones, many of the more rare and scarce species having been added to 
accommodate the demand among lily enthusiasts. Much has been written about 
lilies in the past but it has only been during recent years that they have 
begun to receive the recognition due them. Undoubtedly with the dissemination 
of information on the cultural requirements of the genus many of the unusual 
species will become more popular and will take their proper place in our 
gardens. We greatly appreciate the encouragement offered by our friends and 
customers during the past and trust that the quality of our offerings will cause a 
continuance of their patronage. 
NOTES ON CULTIVATION 
Space does not allow us to give a complete description of lily culture, but 
the following resume may prove of assistance. 
Plant at the prescribed depth and in the location recommended for each 
species. Make certain of good drainage. This is essential to success with lilies. 
Envelop the bulbs in sharp sand when planting. This will assist in prompt drain¬ 
age and assure your finding the bulbs should it be necessary to move them. 
Part shade is best for most species. Provide it by intelligent planting among 
shrubbery or trees. Incorporate peat moss to lighten heavy soils and fertilize 
with bone meal on permanent plantings. Avoid chemical fertilizers. 
All lilies enjoy leaf mold and sharp sand in the planting soil. Mulch with 
peat moss V 2 to 1 inch deep in the early spring. This conserves the natural 
moisture in the soil and gives the bulbs a cool rooting medium. 
One of the first requisites of success with lilies is to plant them at the proper 
time. All of the species are not identical in this respect as some are ready for 
digging earlier than others. 
L. Candidum, L. Chalcedonicum and L. Testaceum should be moved prior to 
October 1st for best results. Late planting is detrimental to their establishment. 
All of our native American lilies should be moved in the fall when the bulbs 
have ripened—spring planting is not recommended. Many of the other early 
bloomers such as L. Elegans, etc., may be planted as late as February 1st with 
success, although fall planting is better. Late varieties such as L. Speciosum, 
L. Auratum Platyphyllum and L. Formosanum will give a good account of them¬ 
selves when planted as late as April 1st, although the first season's bloom will 
be later than usual. In moving lilies in your own garden endeavor to do so in 
the fall as soon as the foliage has ripened. At that time the bulbs are more 
nearly dormant and no serious setback will be experienced. 
Plant lilies in groups of six or more for the best effect. We will be pleased to 
offer our assistance on any particular problems which may confront you. 
