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LILIES. 
The time of planting Lilies ranges from September to March, but as every day Lilies are out of the ground they lose 
something of their strength, the earlier they can be procured and planted the better. A few inches of prepared soil over the 
crowns of the bulbs is useful in many ways. For the smaller varieties, plant in clumps, each bulb about 6 in. apart, leaving 
more space for the strong and larger species. The most striking mode of planting is in groups of three to nine bulbs in a mass. 
The depth for planting different sorts of Lilies varies greatly—some species will not thrive unless planted deep. On 
an average, we like to plant Lilies about 6 in. below the surface, which gives stem roots a chance to assist those under the 
bulb. They should not he laid in a scooped-out hole, but on a level loosened-up bottom, with some nice friable soil to root 
into, either singly or in clumps of three to six, each bulb 9 in. or so apart, according to sort. 
For general cultivation in pots, the Lily likes nice, rich, loamy soil. When the bulbs come to hand, they should be loosely 
plunged into some damp material, such as cocoanut fibre or ashes, and placed in a shady and cool spot for, say, a fortnight. 
The bulbs will now be in tit condition to be placed in pots (one bulb in a 32-size). The pot should be half tilled, and the 
bulb put into it, and as the stem grows more soil may be added until the pot is full, and not over-watered until growth appears. 
The finest of all Lilies for pot culture, alike for beauty, infinite variety, fragrance, and easy culture, are L. Aukatum and 
L. Lancifolium. Lilies for forcing should be started any time from the end of January to September. Under ordinary 
conditions Lilies may be had in bloom from June to November. 
Lilium Aukatum, the Golden-rayed Lily of Japan, is one of the most magnificent varieties. It can be forced into flower 
early in the summer, is most attractive when grown in a natural way and allowed to bloom in August, whilst its elegant relation 
the Easter Lily is invaluable as a winter and spring decorative plant, and is very largely grown for Christmas and Easter 
festivals, where its immense trumpet flowers of snow-like purity are invaluable. 
Liliitm Cafididum. Easter TJly. 
If by parcel fast add postage at zone rates; the weights being given against each subject. Single bulbs mailed free. 
The circumference is indicated in inches of many varieties of Lilies^ as for instance :—10 to 11, 9 to 10, a}id so on. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. 
The white Lily of English gardens, also known as the 
Madonna Lily, the Bourbon Lily, Sf. Joseph's Lily, and 
many other local names. 
No other flower possesses such a record of historical 
associations as this white Lily, which in all ages has been 
deemed the emblem of purity and chastity. It is perfectly 
hardy, and thrives in almost any soil, preferably in beds and 
borders, where the bulb is not likely to be disturbed too 
often. Planted singly or in clumps in the autumn, from 
4 to 6 in. deep, it will commence to grow almost at once, 
and throw up in the spring a strong stem clothed with leaves 
and headed in summer with a cluster of beautiful white 
blossoms, as shown above. 
We recommend our customers to plant this variety 
early. Bulbs are ready beginning of September, and should 
be planted as soon as possible from that time onwards. 
Enormous Bulbs. —Handover. Weight 7 lb. per doz. 
Each, .20 ; per doz., 2.00 ; per 100, 14.00 
Large Bulbs. —10 to 11. Weight 5 Ih. per doz. 
Each, .15 ; per doz., 1.50 ; per 100, 10.00 
CARTERS EASTER LILIES. 
The chaste snow-white flowers supply a long-felt want 
for purposes of decoration. The flowers are produced in 
clusters on a stem varying from 2 to 4 ft. in height, and are 
exquisitely perfumed. They may be forced into bloom by 
Christmas. 
Longiflorum Formosum. 
Magniticent Bulbs. 9 to to. Weight 5 lb. per doz. 
Each, .20 ; per doz., 2.00 ; per 100, 14.00 
Fine Bulbs. 8 to 10. Weight 4 lb. per doz. 
Each, .15 ; per doz., 1.50 ; per too, 10.00 
Harrisii. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 9 to it. Weight 5 lb. per doz. 
Each, .35 ; per doz., 3.50 ; per 100, 24.00 
Large Bulbs. 7 to 9. Weight 4 lb. per doz. 
Each, .20 ; per doz., 2.00 ; per 100, 14.00 
Longiflorum Giganteum. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 9 to 10. Weight 5 lb. per doz. 
Each, .20 ; per doz., 2.00 ; per 100, 14.00 
Fine Large Bulbs. 7 to 9. Weight 4 lb. per doz. 
Each, .12 ; per doz., 1.20 ; per too, 9.00 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102^106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
