The Dainty Coral Lily (Lilium Tenuifolium) 
Lilium Philippinense 
HARDY LILIES 
Lilies are best grown in partial shade, 
among trees or shrubs and in a well drained 
location. Plant at the prescribed depth and use 
peat to lighten the soil. Fertilize with bone 
meal, using sand immediately around the bulb. 
Mulch with a good application of peat moss or 
leaf mold to insure even moisture during the 
growing season. 
Lily bulbs will be ready for delivery through 
November and December. Please place your 
order as early as possible, while stocks are 
complete. 
It. AURATUM VAR. PLATYPHYLLUM —The 
golden rayed mountain lily of Japan. The fin¬ 
est of late flowering bulbs. Very large, broad 
white petaled flowers, banded with yellow and 
richly spotted with crimson to deep yellow. 
Fragrant. Plant 8-12 inches deep in partial 
shade with good drainage. Height 5-7 feet. 
Blooming period August to September. Large 
bulbs $1.00 each; medium bulbs 60c each. 
L. BATEMANNIAE —A fine rich apricot col¬ 
ored lily with upright unspotted flowers. Plant 
in semi-shade and a rich light soil. Height 3-4 
ft. Late July to Aug. Select bulbs 35c each; 
$3.50 per dozen. 
L. CONCOLOR —An excellent rock garden 
lily with one to six dainty erect star shaped 
flowers. The color varies from scarlet orange 
to red orange with mahogany spots. Height 18- 
24 inches. Plant 3-4 inches deep in light well 
drained soil. Blooming period, June to July. 
Makes a small bulb. Choice bulbs 30c each; 
$3.00 per dozen. 
COLUMBIANUM —Native of Oregon. Loves 
a woodland setting or a nook in the wild gar¬ 
den. Use plenty of sand and humus in the soil. 
Plant 8 inches deep. Golden yellow turks caps 
that open in July. 30c each; 3 for 80c; 12 for 
$3.00. 
L. ELEGANS (Thumbergianum) — Dwarf 
early flowering lily of Japanese origin, having 
upright cup shaped flowers, borne two to four 
on a stem. Adapted to rockery or border use or 
may be used for bedding out. Excellent for 
cutting. Plant 5-6 inches deep in sun or partial 
shade and a well draned location. Variety Alice 
Wilson, a light apricot on 12 to 15 inch stems. 
Blooming period June to July. 40c each; $4.00 
per dozen. 
L. ELEGANS ORANGE HITTELLUS IM¬ 
PROVED —Pure orange w T ith mahogany spots. 
Flowering in late May to early June. Each 35c; 
$3.50 per dozen. 
L. LILLIUM ELEGANS AURETJM— A tall 
late flowering variety with deep apricot up¬ 
right flowers, spotted mahogany. Lustrous 
dark green foliage. Excellent for cutting. Height 
2-3 feet. Blooming late July. 35c each; $3.50 
per dozen. 
L. HANSONI —A handsome and dependable 
lily bearing from 6-12 nodding flowers of a rich 
orange cadmium color with mahogany spots. 
Does best in partial shade. Height 4-5 ft. Plant 
8-10 inches deep in a well drained soil. Bloom¬ 
ing period June to July. Extra select bulbs 75c 
each; $7.50 per dozen. 
L. HENRYI —-Extremely hardy vigorous and 
dependable Chinese variety. Bright golden yel¬ 
low reflexed flowers with brown spots. Excel¬ 
lent for cutting. Height 5-8 ft. Plant 10-12 in. 
deep in partial shade with good drainage, and 
give plenty of water during the growing season. 
Blooming period, August to September. Large 
bulbs 40c each; $4.00 per dozen. 
L. MAXIMOWICZI — An absolutely hardy, 
late blooming lily somewhat resembling Tigrin- 
um but of rather more slender growth. Well 
grown plants carry ten or more orange red 
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