FARIBAULT. MINN. 
% 
Inc . 
Elcgons Atrosanguineum 
Jiasulu, jdiu&l 
Lily bulbs should be planted in light sandy or loamy soil with an 
abundance of humus. For most varieties well rotted cow manure or 
leaf mold should be added to soil before planting. 
Each bulb should be placed in a pocket of clean sand. Most varieties 
should be planted five or six inches deep, although small bulbs and a 
somewhat heavy soil call for shallow planting. It should be remembered 
that perfect drainage and plenty of moisture are the chief essentials 
of success. 
It is important to mulch Lily bulbs in the fall with welbrotted 
manure, straw, or marsh hay. This is not usually necessary as a pro- 
tection against extreme cold; but the continual thawing and freezing 
of winter tears the roots of unprotected bulbs from the soil, often 
heaving the bulb above ground, and the first warm, sunny days bring 
tender shoots above ground before danger of frost is over. 
Lilies, unlike most garden flowers, are more effective if planted in 
small groups scattered through the border than in large masses. Also 
they will do better and be more effective if planted in connection with 
slender growing plants, such as small shrubs, ferns, and herbaceous 
plants. These will protect the stems of the Lilies and also make an 
attractive setting for the Lily blooms. 
CONCOLOR. A beautiful small new star-shaped Lily that is very hardy. The 
blooms are of a bright reddish orange color and about the same size as those 
of Tenuifolium. The blossoms stand erect while those of Tenuifolium hang 
down. A dainty new Lily very much used in rock gardens. 
Each 30c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50 
ELEGANS ATROSANGUINEUM. This Lily belongs to the same class as the Urn- 
bellatum. The flowers are a rich dark coppery crimson with purple-black spots 
at base of petals. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.25 
HENRYI (Yellow Speciosum). One of the best of the hardy Lilies. The color is 
a rich apricot-yellow, spotted brown. The plant is a strong vigorous grower 
throwing flower stalks from 3 to 5 feet high and often bearing 20 or more fine 
flowers. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50 
Tiger Lily (Double) 
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Philippinense Formosonum 
