LILIES 
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LILIES 
Lilies are benefited by shade about the roots and stems, 
but do not do well with shade about their heads, so should 
be planted among fairly dwarf growing shrubs, ferns or 
herbaceous plants to give the mature stem the protection it 
craves from the too great heat of the sun and to keep the 
ground around the bulb more or less cool. 
The soil for lilies should be fibrous and rooty, to which 
should be added some leaf mold or peat, and should be 
deeply dug. Sharp sand placed around the bulb insures 
good drainage. Charcoal and sulphur sprinkled about in 
planting tend to ward off attacks of worms and blue mold. 
Plant 1 foot apart and at depths specified below. Water 
only lightly until they are well rooted, but liberally when 
about to bloom; keep free from aphis or green fly at all 
times. 
Lily bulbs are for November-December delivery, except 
CANDIDUM, which should be ordered in October for early 
planting. 
Six of one variety at the dozen rate; 50 at the 100 rate. 
Orders for Lilies amounting to $1.00 and over are prepaid 
within the fourth zone. Add 15c to cover postage and hand¬ 
ling charges on orders for Lilies for less than $1.00. 
AURATUM (Golden Banded Lily). The grandest of all hardy 
lilies, with large graceful flowers of an ivory white color, 
thickly studded with chocolate crimson spots and a bright 
gold band through the center of each petal. Plant 9 inches 
deep. 
20c each; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Extra large: 
25c each; $2.50 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM. This is a robust growing and 
an improved form of Auratum; the stem is stouter and 
attains a greater height; the leaves are much broader, the 
enormous flowers are white, richly spotted yellow. Plant 
9 inches deep. 
30c each; $3.00 per 12; $22.50 per 100. , 
Extra large: 
35c each; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
CANDIDUM (St. Joseph or Madonna Lily). A very hardy early 
flowering lily; the pure white flowers are fragrant and are 
borne on long stems. The best white lily to plant out of 
doors. Succeeds best when fully exposed to the sun. Plant 
not over 1 to 2 inches deep. (Order in October, as bulbs 
must be planted early.) 
Mammoth size: 35c each; $3.50 per 12; $27.50 per 100. 
HENRYII (the Yellow Speciosum). The flowers are a rich apri¬ 
cot-yellow with a few brown spots; grows 3 to 5 feet high; 
very hardy and free flowering. Plant 9 inches deep. 
Large size: 20c each; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Japanese Easter Lily). A free 
flowering lily with pure white trumpet-shaped flowers; 
fine for growing in pots for Easter. 
20c each; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Extra large: 
30c each; $3.00 per 12; $22.50 per 100. 
ROCK GARDEN LILY 
TENUIFOLIUM (Siberian Coral Lily). A charming little 
lily with strongly recurved petals of waxy texture; 
dazzling coral-red. Excellent for a partially shaded 
rock garden or border; 1 to 2 feet tall; blossoms pro¬ 
fusely in May and June. Plant 6 inches deep. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
LILIUM TIGRINUM GIGANTEUM 
REGALE. A magnificent hardy lily from China; vigorous; 
3 to 5 feet high, bearing one to several handsome white 
fragrant flowers; slightly shaded pink outside and the 
lower inner surface primrose-yellow. It seems to thrive in 
any good, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Plant 
9 inches deep. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
Extra large: 
25c each; $2.50 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A beautiful lily with large white re- 
flexed flowers of great substance, with a greenish band 
running through the center of each petal. Plant 9 inches 
deep. 
35c each; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Pink Tiger Lily). A strong, vigorous 
grower, having stems 3 to 4 feet tall, with bright blossoms, 
which are white, shaded rose and spotted deep red. Plant 
9 inches deep. 
25c each; $2.50 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM MAGNIFICUM. This variety is similar 
to the Rubrum, but is deeper crimson. Plant 9 inches deep. 
25c each; $2.50 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
TIGRINUM GIGANTEUM (Improved Tiger Lily). A very 
hardy and free flowering sort; the blossoms are a bright 
orange color, spotted black. Plant 9 inches deep. 
15c each; $1.75 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
UMBELLATUM. One of the earliest lilies, blooming in June. 
Very free flowering with large umbellate heads of orange- 
red. Height 2 feet. Plant 4 inches deep. 
20c each; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
