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MENTOR, OHIO WAYSIDE GARDEMS 
Garden Lilies 
Lilies, unlike Tulip bulbs, are not all grown in one locality under 
one and the same conditions, but are gathered together from many 
foreign countries. All ripen off at different times of the year; there¬ 
fore, orders for Lilies cannot always be filled at one time. The re¬ 
quirements of Lilies vary with each variety. We have a booklet on 
their culture, which will be sent to you upon receipt of 25c. 
*Auratum (Gold-Banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one pf the fin¬ 
est. Its iarge, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of 6 petals 
of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded with chocolate- 
crimson spots and striped through the center a golden yellow. 
3 to 5 feet. July to September. 
Large bulbs. 9-11 in. circum. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
Mam. bulbs. 11-13 in. circum. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
*Auratum platyphyllum. Also called “Macranthum.” This is a ro¬ 
bust growing form; the stem is stouter and attains a greater 
height; the leaves are much broader; enormous flowers, white, 
richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the choicest of all. 
Large bulbs. 9-11 in. circum. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
Mam. bulbs. 11-13 in. circum. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00; 100, $40.00. 
*Auratum pictum. Is another splendid form of Auratum and fortu¬ 
nately a stronger grower. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00; 100, $40.00. 
Backhouse Hybrid Lilies in Mixture. Not unlike Lilium Martagon 
in form. Their pastel colors, however, range from dull pink 
through pale apricot to rich orange and brown. We offer a Mix¬ 
ture, consisting of carefully selected colorings; a splendid invest¬ 
ment that will increase in value and beauty from year to year. 
Only limited stock is available. Each, $3.50; doz., $35.00. 
*Batemanniae. Clear, glowing apricot flowers, from 3 to 4 inches in 
diameter, on stems about 3 feet high, borne from 4 to 6 in a 
terminal umbel or cluster; free of spots. Is at its best early in 
August. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
*Browni. One of the finest and most satisfactory Lilies. The flower 
stem is 3 to 4 feet tall, is tinged with reddish brown and the 
foliage is long, narrow, gracefully curved and of a deep green 
tint. The trumpet-shaped flowers are large, well-formed, and of 
great substance, lasting a long time when cut. These massive, 
deliciously fragrant flowers open pale yellow, fading to a creamy 
white of great purity. The outside of the trumpet is streaked 
with brown. June-July flowering. 
Each, 65c; doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00. 
*Carolinianum. A showy Lily with slender stems, bearing reflexed, 
orange-red flowers, spotted maroon. Requires a well-drained situ¬ 
ation. July and August. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
Because of the lack of knowledge and the carelessness of many 
planters, we do not guarantee Lilies to grow. We do, however, 
guarantee to supply you bulbs in good condition and will replace 
without charge, any damaged bulbs, immediately upon hearing from 
you. 
*Canadense. Broad, funnel-shaped, drooping flowers, varying from 
yellow to orange; spotted inside; graceful and pretty. Fine among 
Azaleas, in damp peat beds or leaf mold. Excellent for naturaliz¬ 
ing. June-July flowering. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $15.00. 
*Canadense flavum. Broad, funnel-shaped drooping flowers on long- 
ish stalks about 3 feet high. Almost bell-shaped with ends of the 
petals only very slightly turned back. Golden yellow, hand¬ 
somely spotted inside. June-July flowering. 
Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $15.00. 
*Candidum. (See page 39). 
*Chalcedonicum. Grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet. Flowers in loose 
clusters, small but symmetrical in shape, with recurved petals; 
bright red and waxlike. Does splendidly in properly drained 
heavy soil and even in clay; should not be disturbed when once 
established. Often flowers very poorly the first season, but noth¬ 
ing is more lovely than a clump of this Lily in bloom when 
established. June-July flowering. Each, $1.50; doz., $15.00. 
*Croceum (Irish Orangeman Lily). (True). Bright orange flowers 
are carried upright; very hardy, thriving in any soil in a sunny 
garden border or among shrubs in half shade. Is at its best 
toward the end of June and early July. It grows as well in a city 
plot as in a country garden, while its leaves show by their deep 
green color, and the whole plant by its robust health and vigor, 
how little it worries about conditions. 
Each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
*Davuricum. (See Umbellatum). 
*Elegans, Mixed Colors. The number of forms and varieties is 
legion, varying in color from pale lemon-yellow to rich orange- 
brown, embracing various tints of orange to almost red and from 
soft apricot to approaching crimson; varying also in flowering 
season. A planting of these in mixture through Funkia or 
Heuchera, produces a most effective display. June-July flow¬ 
ering. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $18.00. 
*Elegans atrosanguineum. Flowers of a rich dark coppery crimson 
with purple-black spots at base of petals. Attractive. 1 foot. 
Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
*Elegans, Orange Queen. Very handsome, producing in July, large 
orange-colored flowers with small, black spots; a strong, robust 
grower; very decorative in pots or borders. Height 15 to 18 
inches. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
Lilium Croceum. 
Lilium Longiflorum Giganteum. 
