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Chicago AMERICAN BULB CO. New York 
A. B. C. LILY HEADQUARTERS 
The fact that we have consistently supplied from year to 
year and for many seasons past, numerous of the largest 
Lily growers in this country and Canada, is indicative, we 
believe, that A. B. C. "Supreme” Quality Lily Bulbs have 
obtained an enviable reputation amongst the trade. 
The new 1937 crop will be available in due course, and 
as prices have not been established on some kinds at the 
time of going to press, we will appreciate receiving a list 
of your Lily requirements for the coming season, and we 
will be glad to quote our most favorable figures. 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM 
(New Crop from Cold Storage) 
6 to 8 inches, 400 to case.... 
7 to 9 inches, 300 to case... . 
8 to 9 inches, 250 to case.... 
8 to 10 inches, 225 to case.... 
9 to 10 inches, 200 to case.... 
Special price on Giganteum in 25, 
100 
.S 6.50 
. 7.50 
. 7.00 
. 9.00 
. 11.50 
50 and 100-case lots. 
Case 
S17.00 
18.00 
18.00 
19.00 
21.00 
Also carload lots. 
A. B. C. IMPROVED "ERABU" 
The Most Valuable Florists' Lily Introduced to the Trade in the Past 
25 Years (Delivery Fall 1937) 
Each case of A. B. C. "Erabu" Lilies contains government certificate insur¬ 
ing you of trueness of type and healthfulness of bulbs. "Erabu” is 
particularly recommended to growers who are required to carry Lily 
plants under comparatively cool temperature for Easter bloom. Recom¬ 
mended for planting in the South where heat control does not always 
obtain. (Prices on application.) 
LILIUM NIPPON "Improved Giganteum" 
(New Crop) Fall 1937 Delivery 
Quantity of this Lily is limited. Nippon forces easy; healthy; more blooms 
than regular Giganteum. Makes an ideal Easter plant. Try a case. 
You will be more than pleased. (Price on application.) No. in Case 
6 to 8 inch. 400 
7 to 9 inch. 300 
8 to 10 inch. 225 
9 to 10 inch. 200 
LILIUM HARRISII, Bermuda Grown 
(Delivery August-September, 1937) 
The high quality of Bermuda Lily bulbs now obtainable induces numer¬ 
ous of our customers to plant this type for early flowering. Sizes: 6 to 
8 inch 7 to 9 inch, 9 to 11 inch, 11 to 13 inch. (Prices on application.) 
SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR ADDITIONAL LIST OF LILIES 
Size No. in Case Size 
6 to 8 inch. 400 8 to 10 inch 
7 to 9 inch. 300 9 to 10 inch 
No. in Case 
... 225 
... 200 
A. B. C. Early-flowering 
LILIUM ERABU (Hayai) 
(Delivery Fall 1937) 
6 to 8 ins., 400 bulbs to case.Prices on Application 
7 to 9 ins., 300 bulbs to case.Prices on Application 
8 to 10 ins., 225 bulbs to case.Prices on Application 
9 to 10 ins., 200 bulbs to case.Prices on Application 
LILIUM CANDIDUM, Imported French Grown 
(Delivery Fall 1937) 
Pure white Madonna Lily, bulbs available during August, September and 
October only. Early orders for this Lily desirable. (Prices on application.) 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS AND CLUMPS (SEE MISCELLANEOUS BULB PAGES IN THIS BOOK) 
House of Lilies Produced from A. B. C. Bulbs 
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