LILIES 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE: A tall and stately lily 
growing upwards of five feet high, bearing from 
15 to 30 flowers of an orange-yellow tone, lightly 
spotted with purple. The general form of the 
flower is somewhat reminiscent of Hansonii, but 
the petals are wider and stouter and the flower 
does not reflex so much as in Martagon; this 
lily is most distinct in character and we look 
upon this as one of the finest hybrids yet raised. 
Fall planting, about 8 inches deep; June- 
flowering. A few specimen bulbs, $10 each. 
Extra selected bulbs, $5 each. Smaller bulbs, 
$3 each. 
SCEPTRE: One of the best of the seedlings raised 
by Mrs. Backhouse and one of the last to flower. 
As grown in our trial garden the plants were 
over 6 feet in height. This variety is very vigo¬ 
rous and free-flowering. It must be seen growing 
to appreciate its effectiveness. The flowers, 
which are star-shaped, are pinkish buff and 
freely covered with small dark spots. When bet¬ 
ter known it will prove a great acquisition for 
the hardy flower border. These beautiful lilies 
are for the exclusive garden, for the gardener 
who wishes to surround himself with the choic¬ 
est flowers and plants. Fall planting, about 8 
inches deep; June-flowering. See illustration. A 
few specimen bulbs, $10 each. Extra selected 
bulbs, $7.50 each. Smaller bulbs, $4 each. 
SUTTON COURT: Somewhat similar to the 
foregoing variety, but stronger in growth. The 
flowers are slightly smaller, more reflexed and 
heavily spotted with purple, whilst the exterior 
of the petal is distinctly shaded with pink, the 
internal surface being of a light yellow, the 
whole inflorescence being of a most distinct and 
pleasing appearance. Fall planting, about 8 
inches deep; June-flowering. A few speci¬ 
men bulbs, $10 each. Extra selected bulbs, $6 
each. Smaller bulbs, $4 each. 
IN MIXTURE: There is such a great variation in 
lovely shadings and forms that all cannot be 
named. We now offer a superior mixture, con¬ 
sisting of carefully selected colorings; a splen¬ 
did investment that will increase in value and 
beauty from year to year. Only limited stock is 
available and we recommend that reservations 
be made early. $25 for 10. 
JUNE-FLOWERING LILIES 
AMABILE: An attractive species from Korea 
which has proved to be easy of cultivation 
in this country. It bears as many as six vivid 
red Turks Cap flowers spotted with black. 
Height. 3 to 4 feet. June-flowering. Stem-rooting. 
Plant 6 inches deep in well-drained, gritty soil 
with leafmold. Enjoys partial shade. Extra se¬ 
lected bulbs, $5 for 10; $47.50 per 100. 
CANDIDUM: (Ascension or Madonna Lily): The 
lily of antiquity was undoubtedly L. Candidum. 
In mythology this white lily was supposed to 
have sprung from the milk of Hera. As the plant 
of purity, it was contrasted with the rose of 
Aphrodite. All through the Middle Ages this lily 
was the symbol of heavenly purity. 
Maeterlinck refers to this loveliest of lilies 
when he says: "The great white lily, the lord of 
the gardens, the only authentic prince among 
all the commonalty issuing from the kitchen 
garden, the ditches, the copses, the pools and 
the moors, among the strangers come from none 
knows where, with his invariable six-petaled 
chalice of silver, whose nobility dates back to 
that of the Gods themselves, the immemorial lily 
raises his ancient sceptre, august, inviolate, 
which creates around it a zone of chastity, 
silence and light.' 
Be very careful that you plant the right type 
of this beautiful lily. There is an early flowering 
variety which is grown in the south of France. 
These should be used exclusively for forcing; if 
planted in the garden they are prone to disease 
and are unsatisfactory. 
The true type to use for the garden is the 
Lilium Candidum from the north of France. This 
bulb is easily recognized by its composition of 
white, fleshy scales, while the southern France 
sort has very light pink, loose scales. 
Plant in ordinary garden soil, without fertilizer, 
surrounding the bulb with sharp sand and plac¬ 
ing it somewhat on its side. An open, full ex- 
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