LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
(Geographical notation indicates accepted origin of Species.) 
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L. Amabile (Korea). A dainty Korean species with reflexed flowers of grenadine 
red densely spotted with black. Blooms early July. Grows 1 V 2 to 3 feet 
tall. Plant 6 inches deep in partial shade. Flowering size bulbs, 25c each, 
$2.50 dozen, $18.00 per 100. 
Large bulbs— 35c each, $3.50 dozen, $26.00 per 100. 
I.. Amabile Luteum (Korea). A distinct form of L. Amabile with attractive clear 
orange-yellow flowers similar to the type except in color. A rare form. 
Same culture as for L. Amabile. Flowering size bulbs, 60c each. $6.00 doz. 
L. Auratum var. Platyphyllum (Japan). The golden rayed (Gold Band) mountain 
lily of Japan is unquestionably the finest of all late flowering bulbs. The 
variety offered is superior to the type with larger, very broad petaled white 
flowers, banded with yellow and richly spotted with crimson to deep yellow. 
'Fragrant. Plant 8 to 12 inches deep in partial shade with good drainage. 
Height, 5 to 7 feet. Blooming period, August to September. We have an 
exceptionally fine stock of acclimated, disease free bulbs of this lily which 
is one of our specialties. Flowering size bulbs, 40c each, $4.00 dozen, $30.00 
per 100. Large bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 dozen, $45.00 per 100. Extra large 
bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Auratum var. Tricolor (Japan). A variety, similar to Platyphyllum, but with 
large white flowers faintly spotted yellow and with the familiar gold band. 
A beautiful plant of robust constitution. Same culture as L. Auratum Platy¬ 
phyllum. Flowering size bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Bakerianum (syn. Lowii) (Burma). An exceptionally fine Burmese species 
which has proven hardy in this locality. Creamy white pendulous bell¬ 
shaped flowers richly spotted red purple at the throat. Best planted in a 
rather moist sheltered position in partial shade. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep with 
sharp drainage. Height 3 feet. Blooming period, July. Selected bulbs, $2.50 
each, $25.00 dozen. 
L, Bolanderi (Oregon and California). A rare native species growing from 1 to 3 
feet tall which carries, on slender stems, bell-shaped flowers varying from 
a brick red to a rich wine red. Best in partial shade and a well drained soil 
abundant in leaf mold. Bulbs of this lily are never large. Blooming period, 
July. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Flowering size bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L, Brownii (China). This, the true L. Brownii, is undoubtedly one of the finest 
trumpet lilies we offer. The flowers have considerably more substance than 
other lilies of its type and the entire plant takes on an appearance of classic 
gracefulness. The large trumpets are marble white, stained purple on the 
exterior. The anthers are chocolate brown. Fragrant. Plant in sun or par¬ 
tial shade at least 8 inches deep. Be certain of good drainage. Height 3 to 
4 feet. July flowering. Specially selected large bulbs, $2.00 each, $20 doz. 
L. Brownii var. Colchesteri (China). A fine trumpet shaped lily, blooming some¬ 
what later than L. Regale. The flowers are colored reddish purple on the 
exterior, the inside being pale yellow changing to creamy white. Very 
fragrant. Does well planted in a sunny position in association with low 
shrubs. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Height 3 feet. Blooming period, July. Extra 
selected bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L. Bulbiferum (Europe). One of the oldest cultivated species, the true form of 
which is becoming scarce. Often confused with Lilium Umbellatum, but 
carrying bulbils in the axils of the leaves. An extremely hardy and easily 
grown lily. Bears large upright flowers of an orange red. Plant 6 inches 
deep in sun or partial shade. June flowering. Selected bulbs, 35c each, 
$3.50 dozen. 
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