LILIES FOR AUTUMN AND SPRING PLANTING 
L. Sulphur-Gale Hybrids (Hybrid). A hybrid lily resulting from the crossing of 
L. Sulphureum and L. Regale which flowered first in Europe in 1916. As 
with many hybrids, this plant is somewhat variable but the flowers are 
similar in type to L. Regale, taking on a more creamy tint. This hybrid 
blooms later than Regale and is useful in extending the flowering period of 
that fine lily. Plant 8 to 10 inches deep in full sun or partial shade. Height 
4 to 5 feet. Flowering period, July. Flowering size bulbs, 50c each, $5 doz. 
L. Superbum (Eastern United States). This lily is commonly known as the 
American Turks Cap or Swamp Lily and is easily one of the finest of our 
native plants. The growth is sompwhat similar to L. Pardalinum, the flowers 
being bright orange suffused yellow and spotted brown. The leaves are 
arranged in whorls on stems which attain a height up to 8 feet, although 
the. average growth is 5 to 6 feet. This lily is easily established if it is 
provided with a moist lime free soil and partial shade. Good drainage 
is likewise essential. Plant 5 inches deep. Blooming period, July to August. 
First size bulbs, 35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
L. Tenuifolium (syn. L. Pumilum) (Siberia). One of our most popular small flowered 
lilies and fortunately one which is easily grown. The plants produce stems 
up to 1 V 2 feet high bearing as many as 20 dainty Martagon type blooms of 
a bright scarlet color. A fine lily for the rock garden or in the border asso¬ 
ciated with dwarf plants. Should be planted in a light sandy soil in full 
sun. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. June flowering. Small flowering bulbs, 10c 
each, $1.00 dozen. Strong bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 dozen. 
L. Tenuifolium Golden Gleam (Hybrid). A beautiful form of L. Tenuifolium re¬ 
puted to be a hybrid between the type and L. Martagon Album. The plant 
is similar to L. Tenuifolium except that the flowers are golden yellow. Very 
hardy and of easy culture. Plant as for L. Tenuifolium. 40c each, $4.00 doz. 
L. Testaceum (Hybrid). This lily is commonly called the Nankeen lily and is one 
of the most outstanding hybrid lilies ever produced. Although of unknown 
origin, it is generally accepted to be a cross of L. Candidum x Chalcedoni- 
cum. The plant grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet and carries fragrant flowers 
of Nankeen yellow lightly flushed pale pink with bright red anthers. The 
flowers number up to 12 to a stem and are of a recurved turks cap type. 
As with L. Candidum, this lily should be planted early, September being 
the best month. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep in sun or partial shade. July 
flowering. Flowering size bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. Extra strong 
bulbs, $1.50 each, $15.00 dozen. 
L. Tigrinum Splendens. An excellent form of the Tiger Lily thriving in almost 
any soil and situation. Carries rich, dark salmon orange flowers spotted 
with deep mahogany. This variety makes a strong growth and increases 
rapidly. Blooms in August. Plant 8 inches deep in well drained soil in 
sun or partial shade. Height 4 to 6 feet. Strong bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 doz. 
L. Tigrinum Flore Pleno. The double tiger lily. A showy and attractive garden 
plant blooming slightly later than the single form, Splendens. The best of 
the double lilies. Culture as for Tigrinum Splendens. Height 3 to 5 feet. 
Choice bulbs, 30c each, $3.00 dozen. 
L. Umbellatum Erectum (Europe). This lily is one of the most attractive of the 
Umbellatum group, precise history of which is unknown, and which are 
often confused with forms of L. Elegans (Thunbergianum). An easily grown 
lily carrying a number of bright red upright flowers which are shaded 
orange. Very satisfactory when planted in a mixed border and can be used 
as a pot plant for the cool greenhouse. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep in a sunny 
position. Height 2 to 2 V 2 feet. June to July flowering. 25c each, $2.50 doz. 
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