LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
more horizontal than L. Giganteum. Do not plant deeply but rather so that 
the top of the bulb is barely covered with soil. Succeeds best in the partial 
shade of open woodland. Produces early top growth in the spring which 
may require some protection from late frosts. Height, 4 to 5 feet. July 
blooming. Selected bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 dozen. 
L. Croceum (Europe). Commonly known as the "Cottage Garden" or "Orange" 
lily and one of the easiest to grow. The stems carry as many as twenty 
brilliant pure orange upright flowers lightly spotted with dark orange. Will 
do equally well in either full sun or partial shade, although the color of the 
flowers stands up better with some shading. The true form of L. Croceum is 
often confused with strong growing types of L. Umbellatum, which are 
sometimes substituted. We offer bulbs of the true type. Plant 4 to 5 inches 
deep. Height 3 to 6 feet. Blooming period, June and July. Is not averse to 
rather heavy soil. Selected large bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 doz., $38 per 100. 
L. Dauricum (Northeast Asia). One of the earlier flowering of the Asiatic lilies. 
The true type is rather rare, forms of L. Umbellatum being often substituted. 
The flowers are upright as in L. Croceum and vary from light orange to deep 
orange, flushed and spotted red. Plant 5 inches deep in a sunny position 
with good drainage. Height 1 Vz to 2 feet. Blooming period, late May and 
June. Strong bulbs, 30c each, $3.00 dozen, $22.00 per 100. 
L. Dauricum var. Batemanniae. A fine rich apricot colored lily with upright 
unspotted flowers. Undoubtedly an improved form of L. Dauricum Venus- 
trum. Plant 6 inches deep in semi-shade and a rich, light soil. Height, 3 fee). 
Blooming period, late July to early August. Selected bulbs, 30c each, $3.00 
dozen, $22.00 per 100. 
L, Dauricum var. Luteum. Undoubtedly one of the finest forms of all low grow¬ 
ing lilies. The type of the flowers is similar to the true Dauricum but the 
color is a clear primrose yellow spotted black. An outstanding lily. Excel¬ 
lent for cutting or for the border. Height 1 Vz to 2 feet. Blooming period, 
June. Plant 6 inches deep. Flowering size bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
L. Elegans (Thunbergianum). This group of dwarf, early flowering lilies are of 
Japanese origin, all having large upright, cup-shaped flowers, borne two to 
four on a stem. These varieties are all adapted to rockery and border use 
and for bedding out. Easily grown in pots and excellent for cutting. Plant 
5 to 6 inches deep in sun or partial shade and a well drained location. 
L. Elegans Alice Wilson. A fine light apricot form which is easily one of the 
best. Extra large flowers of great substance. Height, 12 to 15 inches. 
Blooming period, June to July. 35c each, $3.50 dozen, $26.00 per 100. 
L. Elegans Atrosanguineum. A dark blood red form spotted black. Flowers 
slightly smaller than L. Elegans Alice Wilson but very striking. Height 15 
to 18 inches. Blooming period, June to July. 35c each, $3.50 dozen, $26.00 
per 100. 
L. Elegans Aureum. A tall late flowering variety with deep apricot upright 
flowers, spotted mahogany. Lustrous dark green foliage. Excellent for 
cutting. Height, 2 to 3 feet. Blooming period, late July. 25c each, $2.50 
dozen, $18.00 per 100. 
L. Elegans Atropurpureum (Chikusa). A new form we have recently received 
from Japan. A deep red shaded crimson but not quite as dark as L. Elegans 
Atrosanguineum. A large flowered type, excellent for bedding. Height, 12 
to 15 inches. Blooming period, June. 35c each, $3.50 dozen, $26.00 per 100. 
L. Elegans Flore Pleno. A low growing form carrying light orange double 
flowers thickly spotted with black. Semi-double forms are often substituted. 
Rarely more than 10 inches tall. Blooming period, June. 35c each, $3.50 
dozen, $26.00 per 100. 
L. Elegans Incomparable. A dwarf variety with large deep mahogany crimson 
flowers. Rarely more than a foot tall. Blooming period, June to July. 35c 
each, $3.50 dozen, $26.00 per 100. 
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