LILIES FOR AUTUMN AND SPRING PLANTING 
L. Pardalinum (Oregon and California). One of the most easily grown of Ameri¬ 
can lilies and likewise one of the hardiest. A beautiful plant sending up 
stems from 4 to 7 feet high with narrow leaves arranged in whorls. The 
flowers are much recurved of the Martagon type and are colored deep 
orange shading to crimson at the tips of the petals. Established plants will 
carry 30 flowers. Not particular as to situation but at its best in partial 
shade. Prefers a moist soil during the summer but with good drainage. 
Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. Flowering period, July. Large double crown 
bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 dozen. 
L. Pardalinum Giganteum. This lily is also commonly known as the "Sunset 
Lily" and authorities believe it is a natural hybrid having L. Humboldtii as 
one of the parents. An extremely robust, hardy variety growing from 5 to 7 
feet tall and carrying flowers of a much deeper red than the true Par¬ 
dalinum. The petals are thickly covered with deep purple spots and the 
center of the flower is a deep golden color. Same culture as L. Pardalinum. 
Flowering period, July. Flowering bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 dozen. Large 
bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen, 
L. Parryi (California). A lovely lily which is guite distinct from our other natives. 
The flowers are funnel shaped, the petal tips gracefully recurving. In color 
they are lemon yellow lightly dotted brown and with a very pleasing 
fragrance. Although not of the easy culture of many other species, it is 
well worth the extra care in growing. It should be planted in lime free soil 
in part shade and well watered during dry summer weather. Sharp drain¬ 
age is imperative. Does best when provided with a ground cover of low 
growing shrubs. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Height 3 to 6 feet. July flower¬ 
ing. Selected flowering bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L. Philadelphicum (Eastern North America). One of our few upright flowering 
cup-shaped native lilies and likewise one of the most brilliantly colored. 
Bears vivid orange scarlet flowers with large dark maroon spots on stems 
1 V 2 to 3 feet high. A woodland lily which should not be planted in the open 
border. Does best in a partly shady position with fast drainage and some 
protection from heavy winter rains. Plant 5 inches deep. Flowering period, 
June to July. First size bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 dozen. 
L. Regale (Tibet). Undoubtedly the most popular lily in America today and well 
deserving of its popularity. A hardy and vigorous plant which does well in 
practically any situation or soil condition. The large white flowers are 
extremely fragrant and are suffused with a wine color without and with a 
canary yellow throat. Easily grown in pots for early spring bloom under 
greenhouse conditions and an excellent cut flower or garden subject. In 
climates subject to late frosts, the young growth should be protected with 
branches or a loose straw mulch. Plant 8 inches deep. July flowering. We 
offer fine Northwest grown bulbs in four sizes. Small flowering bulbs, 10c 
each, $1.00 dozen. Medium bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 dozen. Large bulbs, 
40c each, $4.00 dozen. Mammoth bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 dozen. 
L. Roezlii (Oregon and California). A graceful lily somewhat resembling L. Par¬ 
dalinum in form and coloring. The flowers are golden yellow of the Marta¬ 
gon type shading to orange red at the tips. Should have plenty of moisture 
during the growing season but nevertheless good drainage is essential. 
Plant in partial shade in lime free soil. Height 3 to 5 feet. Plant 4 to 6 
inches deep. July flowering. Selected bulbs, 35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
L. Rubellum (Japan). One of the most lovely of low growing lilies carrying small 
trumpet shaped flowers of a light pink shade on stems which rarely exceed 
18 inches. An extremely early lily, blooming during late May and early 
June. The flowers are fragrant. A fine little lily for rockery planting and 
likewise does well in pots under cool greenhouse conditions. Will stand 
considerable shade. Plant 6 inches deep. Selected bulbs, 40c each, $4 doz. 
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