BERTRAND H. FARR-WYOMISSING NURSERIES CO. 
-ilium tigrinum 
HARDY LILIES 
With the exception of Li Hum candidwn, 
which seems to prefer an open position, 
most Lilies thrive best when planted in a 
semi-shaded situation, where the ground 
can be kept cool and moist by the protec¬ 
tion of shrubs and a carpet of lawn grass. 
The bulbs should be planted from 6 to 8 
inches deep, with a little sand or sphagnum 
moss under the base of each bulb. 
Auratum (Gold-banded Lily). Very 
large; white, spotted crimson, with a broad 
yellow band. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., 
$16 per 100. 
Brownii. Large trumpet, the inside pure 
white, the outside shaded chocolate-brown. 
85 cts. each, $8.50 per doz. 
Candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure 
white. Should be planted early for the best 
results. Extra-size bulbs, 30 cts. each, 
S3.25 per doz., $21 per 100. 
, Lilium candidum. Established in pots, 
can be supplied duung August before the arrival of new importations or for 
late spring planting. 35 cts. each, S3.25 per doz., S25 per 100. 
Excelsum (Testaceum). Nankeen-yellow, sometimes spotted with 
small, reddish dots. 85 cts. each, S9 per doz. 
Hansonii (Yellow Martagon). Flowers bright orange, spotted with 
brownish purple. 50 cts. each, S5.25 per doz. 
Henryi (h cllow Speciosum). Dark reddish yellow, marked with brown 
spots. 75 cts. each, S8 per doz. 
Pardalinum. Similar to Superbum, but a brighter orange-scarlet. 
30 cts. each, S3 per doz., S20 per 100. 
Regale (Myriophyllum). New. White, shaded pink, with canary- 
yehow center. Hardy; desirable for forcing. $1.25 each, S12.50 per doz. 
Speciosum album. White. 25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz., Si6 per 100. 
Speciosum Melpomene. V hite, heavily spotted and overlaid crimson. 
25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz., S16 per 100. 
Superbum (Lurks Cap). A native variety. Bright reddish orange, 
spotted, yellow. 25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz., S15 per 100. 
Tigrinum splendens (Tiger Lily). Orange, spotted with black. 25 cts. 
each, 02.25 per doz., Si2.50 per 100. 
t r ^ = r * num splendens fl.-pl. Double-flowering variety of the Tiger 
Ln\. 30 cts. each, $2.75 per doz., S18 per 100. 
Umbellatum. Mixed, many shades of red and yellow. 25 cts. each, 
82.25 per doz., S12.50 per 100. 
Note. European Lilies arrive about the middle of November. Japan 
Lilies, Auratum and Speciosum do not reach here until about the middle 
ol December. \\ e reserve the right to hold all orders for Japan Lilies for 
spring delivery in case they arrive too late for fall planting. 
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