LILIES 
We grow our own Regal Lilies, carefully 
selected as to finest type. See illustration. 
Extra heavy bulbs for immediate quality 
effect, $7 for 10; $67.50 per 100. Large flowering 
bulbs, $4 for 10; $37.50 per 100. Smaller bulbs of 
good size that will flower luxuriantly after they 
have become established, $18 per 100. Every 
spring we have a few hundred enormous bulbs 
which we offer at $10 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM 
Originally a native of Korea, deservedly one 
of the greatest favorites as a border plant, of 
daring as well as beautiful form. The petals are 
well rolled back and are handsomely spotted, 
often branded with distinct color. The style is 
thrown out in a curved line of much grace and 
strength. The stamens boldly diverge from it. 
The anthers are conspicuous for their size and 
color and extremely delicate poise. In addition 
to all these attractive qualities it has a strongly 
waved outline to the petals, which adds much 
to its beauty. It flowers through the late sum¬ 
mer into autumn. 
The cultivation of this Lily lays no great tax 
on the resources or ingenuity of the planter, and 
its requirements once understood, it may be 
relied upon to prosper, sending up its flowering 
stems year after year in increasing numbers. 
While Speciosum will grow in limy soil, there 
can be no doubt that it is more at home in 
ground that is free from lime, and it may be 
grown to perfection in a rich, open, woodland 
soil overlying a stiff, sandy loam. 
It is best to plant Lilium Speciosum in full 
sunshine. Plant 10 or 12 inches deep, pos¬ 
sibly among ground-shading shrubs making 
sure as to drainage. 
We can now offer Holland grown bulbs of 
Lilium Speciosum. These are of sturdy growth 
and absolutely free from disease. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KRAETZERII: This true 
variety as offered by us is extremely scarce. 
Beautiful, snow-white flowers with a golden 
green stripe through the center of each petal 
and anthers of a coppery tint. This Lily is one 
of the most beautiful we have, both in the form 
of flower and in the way of growing. We believe 
there is no other Lily that has such purity of 
color. Stem-roots, August-September flowering. 
Extra selected bulbs, $9 for 10; $85 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM (lapan grown): 
This form is distinct from the "Kraetzeri." Flow¬ 
ers are large, of the purest white, with beautiful 
golden yellow anthers. Stem-roots. August flow¬ 
ering. Extra selected bulbs, $8 for 10; $19 for 
case of 25; $36 for case of 50; $70 per 100. Se¬ 
lected, highest quality Bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45 
per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, $30 per 
100 . 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM (Holland grown): 
The bulbs of this Lily as grown in Holland, are 
reddish in appearance. Otherwise same as the 
above. They are very sturdy growers. Extra 
selected bulbs, $4.25 for 10; $40 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM (lapan grown): 
Rich ruby-carmine, margined white; stout of 
substance and broad of petal. Improved Rub- 
rum. This variety stands out prominently on 
account of its vigorous growth as well as the size 
and depth of coloring of the blooms. Stem-roots, 
August flowering. Special stock, $8 for 10; $20 
per case of 25; $38 for case of 50; $75 for case of 
100. Selected, highest quality bulbs, $4.75 for 
10; $45 per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, 
$30 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM (Holland grown): 
Same as above. A very sturdy grower. Extra se¬ 
lected bulbs, $4.25 for 10; $40 per 100. 
SULPHUREUM (Wallichianum var. superbum): 
A magnificent Lily from upper Burma, very 
amenable to cultivation. With ordinary care 
and attention it will flower year after year. In our 
northern sections it had better be grown in deep 
pots, where it will attain a height of six feet 
and more, plunging the pots out of doors or in 
frames for blooming in late summer and 
autumn. The trumpet-shaped flowers, 9 inches 
long, of great substance and deliciously fra¬ 
grant, are creamy white with a flushed-rose 
tinge on the outside; the interior is suffused with 
rich yellow. It seems difficult to convey a sug¬ 
gestion as to the beauty and delicacy of this 
rare and beautiful Lily. See illustration. The 
latest to flower outside, often later than Septem¬ 
ber. Stem-roots. Extra selected bulbs, $2.25 
each; $20 for 10. A smaller, high quality bulb, 
$1.25 each; $11 for 10; $100 per 100. 
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