Hardy Garden 
Lilies 
T he hardy border is an ideal location for lilies, as they need sunshine 
on their tops and shade about their roots. The foliage of surrounding 
low shrubbery and plants provides shade and shows the flowers to best 
advantage. 
AURATUM (Gold Banded Lily of Japan) 
Height 4-6 ft. Large, graceful, fragrant flowers 
of delicate ivory-white, richly spotted with 
crimson and striped with golden yellow. Blooms 
in July and August. Set bulbs 8-10 inches 
deep. Each, 30c, 3 for 80c, prepaid. 
DOUBLE TIGER (Tigrinum riore Pleno) 
Height 5 ft. Handsome, showy Lilies of easy 
culture, producing an abundance of orange-scar¬ 
let flowers in August. Very hardy and vigorous. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c, prepaid. 
GOLDEN DAY LILY (Hemerocallis) 
Height 1 % -2 ft. Undoubtedly among the fin¬ 
est hardy plants for ordinary garden culture. 
The flowers are produced in June, in spikes of 
from six to a dozen blooms opening in succes¬ 
sion. Color is a rich golden yellow. Each 20c, 
3 for 50c, prepaid. 
REGALE (The Royal Lily) 
Height 3-5 ft. The most beautiful of all hardy 
garden Lilies. Large, fragrant trumpet-shaped 
flowers of ivory-white, shaded rose, with centers 
flushed yellow. Thei stems are sturdy and bear 
clusters of from 2-8 flowers each. Bloom early 
in July. Blooming size bulbs, 3 for 35c, 10 for 
98c. Select size, 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.00 prepaid. 
(See Color Illustration Page 40) 
RUBRUM MAGNIFICUM 
Height 2-4 ft. Immense fragrant white flowers, 
beautifully shaded and spotted with rose and 
crimson. Petals are recurved and wax-like. 
Blooms in late August. Set bulbs 8-10 inches 
deep. Each 30c, 3 for 80c, prepaid. 
TENUIFOLIUM (Coral or Fern-Leaved Lily.) 
Height 2 ft. This charming Lily is a gem for 
the rock garden or border. The brilliant coral- 
red flowers are borne in clusters of 5-15 on 
slender stems. The foliage is finely cut and 
fern-like. Blooms in July. Set bulbs 6 inches 
deep. 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, prepaid. 
LILIUM UMBELLATUM 
“The Candlestick Lily” 
Height -2-3 ft. A showy, sun- 
loving variety that is easily 
grown. The large, orange-red 
flowers are held erect like 
widespread chalices, and are 
borne in great profusion in 
June. Select blooming size 
bulbs, each 25c; 5 for $1.00, 
prepaid. 
See Color Illustration Page 40. 
For Non-Hardy Lilies see page 41. 
Hardy Water Lilies 
Shipment tvill be made direct from grower at proper planting time. 
All prices f. o. b. shipping point. 
O DO RATO. Pure White. The Native Ameri¬ 
can Water Lily. Vigorous and prolific, it is the 
best variety to experiment with, or to plant 
where quantity is needed for effect. Price, each, 
45c, 3 for $1.00, 6 for $1.75, not prepaid. 
MEXICANA. Light Yellow. One of the most 
dependable varieties. Flowers are 4 inches 
across; leaves deep green with under surface 
blotched dark red. Price each, 50c; 3 for $1.25, 
not prepaid. 
Charming in the Garden 
and Exceptionally 
Fine for Cutting 
Plan To Make a Generous Planting 
of Several Varieties This Spring 
LILIUM AURATUM blooms in July and 
August. 
AMARYLLIS 
Magnificent house plants with handsome 
broad dark green leaves and gigantic 
flowers of perfect form and gorgeous 
beauty. The colors range from almost 
pure white, through various shades of 
pink to the deepest scarlet and maroon, 
some with mottled throats and beautiful 
markings. Complete cultural directions 
will be sent with order. 3-year bulbs in 
choicest mixture only. Each 30c, 3 for 
80c, prepaid. 
WATER HYACINTH. Tropical Water Plant. 
A floating plant at home in any pool. Drifts to 
shallow water where the roots anchor and growth 
is very rapid. The lavender flowers form a 
spike like that of the true hyacinth. The long, 
bushy roots are' excellent for spawning goldfish. 
Price, 3 for 50c; 6 for 75c, 12 for $1.25. 
Bulbs for Fall Planting 
Tulips, Narcissi and Hyacinths must be 
planted in the fall. Our Special Fall Bulb cir¬ 
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AURATUM 
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