LILIES FOR AUTUMN AND SPRING PLANTING 
L. Martagon (Europe). The true purple martagon lily, often referred to as the 
"Turks Cap". One of our oldest cultivated lilies and of easy culture in either 
sun or shade. Tall spikes carry numerous waxy light purple flowers which 
are spotted with deep purple. As with most European lilies, L. Martagon re¬ 
quires a year to establish itself. Height 4 to 5 feet. June to July flowering. 
Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. Large bulbs, 35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
L. Martagon Album. A lovely form of L. Martagon, indeed one of the most 
graceful and dainty lilies in cultivation. Carries pure white waxy flowers 
of the same type as L. Martagon on stems which attain a height of 4 feet 
when well established. Best planted in partial shade. Flowering period, 
June to July. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. Strong bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 dozen. 
L. Maximowiczii (Japan). An absolutely hardy, late blooming lily somewhat 
resembling Tigrinum but of rather more slender growth. Well grown plants 
carry ten or more orange red reflexing flowers with dark mahogany spots. 
At its best in a partly shaded spot and a soil abundant in peat. Plant 6 to 
8 inches deep. Height 4 to 6 feet. Blooming period, August. 25c each, 
$2.50 dozen. 
L. Medeoloides (Japan). A delightful little rock garden lily often called the 
"Wheel Lily of Japan" due to the single whorl of leaves appearing about 
half way up the stem. The flowers are of the Martagon type varying in 
color from apricot to scarlet with black spots, although some of the flowers 
may be unspotted. Quite hardy and easily grown in a partly shady situa¬ 
tion. The plant rarely exceeds 18 inches in height. Plant 3 to 5 inches deep 
in soil containing an abundance of leaf mold and with good drainage. 
Blooming period, July. Flowering size bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 dozen. 
L. Nobilissimum (Japan). A rare and choice lily to which a variety of names has 
been applied. At one time considered a variety of Japonicum and distrib¬ 
uted under the name of var. Alexandrae. This lily is now accepted as a 
specific species, having little in common with L. Japonicum. The flowers 
are borne on 1 Vi to 2-foot stems, and of the purest white, in shape some¬ 
what resembling L. Auratum without the gold band and spots of that 
species. Very fragrant and an exceptionally fine cut flower. Likewise a 
good subject for a cool greenhouse where it will flower in early May. 
Under outdoor culture the flowers are produced in July. We have a very 
fine stock of this lily. Plant 6-8 inches deep in a sheltered partially shaded 
location. Strong bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Occidentale (Oregon and California). A rare native lily of the west coast 
which is not difficult to establish under garden conditions. The plant carries 
small bell-shaped flowers which are orange red with a maroon spotted 
throat. The petals are much recurved. Plant in soil which is lime free and 
to which peat, or leaf mold, have been added. As with most native lilies, 
partial shade suits it best. Height 2 to 4 feet. Plant 4-5 inches deep. Flower¬ 
ing period, July. 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L. Ochraceum (Upper Burma). An extremely scarce lily which makes a striking 
plant. The flowers are large rather bell-shaped of a greenish yellow color 
heavily blotched and spotted on the inside with dark purple. Has an un¬ 
usual spicy fragrance. Although probably not hardy under extreme condi¬ 
tions, this lily has proven satisfactory under outdoor culture in this climate. 
Also fine for a ground bed in a cool greenhouse and can be successfully 
grown in large pots. The usual height is 2 to 4 feet, although we have 
specimens this year over 6 feet high. For outdoor culture, plant in a partially 
shaded sheltered position 5 to 6 inches deep. Flowering period, August to 
September. Extra large cultivated bulbs, $2.50 each, $25.00 dozen. 
