LILIES 
SPECIOSUM 
Originally a native of Korea, it is deservedly 
one of the greatest favorites as a border plant, 
of daring as well as beautiful form. The petals 
are well rolled back and are handsomely 
spotted, often branded with distinct color. The 
style is thrown out in a curved line of much 
grace and strength. The stamens boldly di¬ 
verge from it. The anthers are conspicuous for 
their size, color and extremely delicate poise. In 
addition to all these attractive qualities it has a 
strongly waved outline to the petals, which adds 
much to its beauty. 
To see the plant growing impresses one with 
a feeling of vigor and well being. Must be 
planted deeply because it forms an unusually 
strong mass of stem-roots. 
It may be grown to perfection in a rich, open, 
woodland soil overlying a stiff, sandy loam, 
into which its long roots can wander as they 
please. On the richness of the top-soil depends 
the growth of the stem and flowers, and it is no 
exaggeration to say that one cannot mulch this 
lily too much. It opens its flowers so late in the 
season that it is probably best to plant Lilium 
Speciosum in full sunshine. Plant 10 or 12 inches 
deep, of course among ground shading shrubs, 
making sure as to drainage. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KR7ETZERI: The true vari¬ 
ety as offered by us is very scarce. Beautiful, 
snow-white flowers with a golden green stripe 
through the center of each petal, and anthers of 
a coppery tint. Alike in the form of the flower 
and in the way of growing, this lily is one of the 
most beautiful we have. August - September 
flowering. Extra selected bulbs, $9 for 10; $87.50 
per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM: This form is 
distinct from the "Kraetzeri.'' Flowers are 
large, of the purest white, with beautiful 
golden yellow anthers. Stem-roots. August-Sep- 
tember flowering. Available for planting in late 
November or early Spring. Extra selected bulbs, 
$8 for 10; $19 for case of 25; $36 for case of 50; 
$70 per 100. Selected, highest quality bulbs, $.75 
for 10; $45 per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, 
$30 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM: Rich ruby-carmine, 
margined white; stout of substance and broad of 
petal. Improved Rubrum. This variety stands out 
prominently on account of its vigorous growth 
as well as the size and depth of coloring of the 
blooms. Stem-roots, August-September flower¬ 
ing. Available for planting in late November or 
early spring. Special stock, $8 for 10; $20 per 
case of 25; $38 for case of 50; $75 for case of 100. 
Selected, highest quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45 
per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, $30 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE: The delicate beauty 
of the lighter colored flowers makes this variety 
most desirable. Deep carmine-crimson, intensi¬ 
fied by a narrow margin of white. Stem-roots, 
August-September flowering. See illustration. 
Special stock, $8 for 10; $20 for case of 25; $38 for 
case of 50; $75 for case of 100. Selected, highest 
quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45 per 100. A smaller, 
high quality bulb, $30 per 100. 
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO. The double form. 
The best example of a double lily we have. Ex¬ 
tra selected bulbs, $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest form of Tiger 
lily with the richest color. The large shapely 
flowers are of a rich, dark, salmon-orange spot¬ 
ted with glossy black. This lily is very robust in 
habit and of easy culture. Stem-roots; late fall or 
early spring planting, 10 inches deep; August- 
September flowering. Extra selected bulbs, $4 
for 10; $37.50 per 100. A smaller, good flowering 
bulb, $2.25 for 10; $20 per 100. 
“If I could put my words in song 
And tell what is there enjoyed. 
All men would to my gardens throng, 
And leave the cities void.'' 
—EMERSON. 
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