LILIES FOR AUTUMN AND SPRING PLANTING 
L. Amabile (Korea). A dainty Korean species with reflexed flowers of grenadine 
red densely spotted with black. Blooms early July. Grows 1 Vz to 3 feet 
tall. Plant 6 inches deep in partial shade. Flowering size bulbs, 25c each, 
$2.50 dozen. 
L. Amabile Luteum (Korea). A distinct form of L. Amabile with attractive clear 
orange-yellow flowers similar to the type except in color. A rare form. 
Same culture as for L. Amabile. Flowering size bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 doz. 
L, Auratum var. Platyphyllum (Japan). The golden rayed mountain lily of Japan 
is unguestionably the finest of-all late flowering bulbs. The variety offered is 
superior to the type with larger, very broad petaled white flowers, banded 
with yellow and richly spotted with crimson to deep yellow. Fragrant. 
Plant 8 to 12 inches deep in partial shade with good drainage. Height, 5 to 
7 feet. Blooming period, August to September. We offer acclimated stock. 
Flowering size bulbs, 35c each, $3.50 dozen. Large bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 
dozen. Extra large bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Auratum var. Virginale (Japan). A variety of Lilium Auratum with large white 
flowers faintly spotted yellow and with the familiar gold band. A beautiful 
variety but not as robust as L. Auratum Platyphyllum. Same culture as 
L. Auratum Platyphyllum. Flowering size bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Bakerianum (syn. Lowii) (Burma). An exceptionally fine Burmese species 
which has proven hardy in this locality. Creamy white pendulous bell¬ 
shaped flowers richly spotted red purple at the throat. Best planted in a 
rather moist sheltered position in partial shade. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep with 
sharp drainage. Height 3 feet. Blooming period, July. Large cultivated 
bulbs, $2.00 each, $20.00 dozen. 
L. Bolanderi (Siskiyou mountains). A rare native species growing from 1 to 3 
feet tall which carries, on slender stems, bell-shaped flowers varying from 
a brick red to a rich wine red. Best in partial shade and a well drained soil 
abundant in leaf mold. Bulbs of this lily are never large. Blooming period, 
July. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Flowering size bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
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L. Brownii var. Colchesteri (China). A fine trumpet shaped lily, blooming some¬ 
what later than L. Regale. The flowers are colored reddish purple on the 
exterior, the inside being pale yellow changing to creamy white. Very 
fragrant. Does well planted in a sunny position in association with low 
shrubs. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Height 3 feet. Blooming period, July. Extra 
selected bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L. Bulbiferum (Europe). One of the oldest cultivated species, the true form of 
which is becoming scarce. Often confused with Lilium Umbellatum, but 
carrying bulbils in the axils of the leaves. An extremely hardy and easily 
grown lily. Bears large upright flowers of an orange red. Plant 6 inches 
deep in sun or partial shade. June flowering. Selected bulbs, 25c each, 
$2.50 dozen. 
L. Canadense (Eastern North America). One of the most widely distributed of 
our native lilies and likewise one of the best. Graceful bell-shaped flowers 
are produced in early July on tall stems. The blooms are generally yellow 
spotted chocolate. A distinct red form is more rare than the type. Best in 
partial shade and light woodland soil. Height 2 to 5 feet. Plant 6 to 8 
inches deep. 
Flavum, the golden yellow type. 25c each, $2.50 dozen. 
Rubrum, the orange red form. 25c each, $2.50 dozen. 
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