Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hal] Square, Boston 31 
PLANT PERRY’S HARDY LILIES 
Most Lilies will succeed in any light, sandy or loamy soil, 
preferring an acid or a neutral soil. Plenty of Maple vale 
leafmold or decayed peat should be added to the soil, as 
practically all Lilies love leafmold. They are also partial to 
sharp, gritty sand. An excellent mixture is one-third loam, 
one-third leafmold or peat or combination, and one-third 
sand and well rotted cow or sheep manure. 
Good drainage is an essential point. The preparation of 
the soil should be such as to provide ample moisture during 
the growing period, but without having an excess of water 
during the dormant period. When planting the bulbs it is 
well to surround them with sand or fine gravel. This helps 
to drain away surplus moisture and tends to repel worms. 
Occasionally some Lilies do not appear above the ground 
the first year after planting, but come up strong and vigor¬ 
ous the second season. 
For the most reliable information, consult Lilies and 
Their Culture. Craig. $3.15 postpaid. 
AURATUM (Goldbanded Lily of Japan). Undoubtedly 
one of the finest. Deserves a place in every garden. 
Large, deliciously fragrant, white flowers, spotted choco¬ 
late, with a yellow band or midrib through each of its six 
petals. Red anthers. 4 to 5 ft. tall. Blooms from July to 
September. Requires good drainage, and deep planting, 
say 10 to 12 in., in light soils. 
Selected Bulbs.Each 25c., doz. $2.50 
Jumbo Bulbs.Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM (Giant Goldbanded Lily 
of Japan). Particularly gorgeous form of Auratum. Its 
growth is extraordinarily strong, 4 to 5 ft., with unusually 
broad leaves, and its flowers exceptionally large, of a 
pure white, richly spotted yellow. August. Called the 
best one for the garden by some experts. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
HANSONI. A handsome and most desirable Lily of easiest 
culture, thriving in partial shade and preferring a loose, 
gravelly soil. Grows 3 to 4 ft. tall, carrying rcflexed 
blooms 2 in. or more across, of a waxy texture. Each of 
its six thick petals is bright orange, spotted black. June. 
Plant 8 to 10 in. deep. Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
HENRYI (Orange Speciosum). Very hardy and attractive, 
blooming when most Lilies are by. Plant in a little shade. 
Bears six or more nodding flowers of a soft orange with a 
few raised brown spots. Brown anthers. Often reaches 
6 ft. Plant about 10 in. deep. Each 40c., doz. $4.00. 
REGALE (Myriophyllum). Its white, trumpet-shaped 
flowers are suffused pink with a delightful shade of cana¬ 
ry yellow at the center; fragrance is fascinating, similar 
to the Jasmine. The most popular Lily ever introduced. 
Plant deeply. 
First Size Bulbs.Each 20c., doz. $2.00 
Mammoth Bulbs.Each 30c., doz. $3.00 
Jumbo Bulbs.Each 40c., doz. $4.00 
SUPERBUM (Our Native Turkscap Lily). Rich orange 
red recurving petals, tipped red and dark spotted. 4 to 
6 ft. high. Blooms July-August. Plant 4 to 5 in. deep. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily). A dwarf, very graceful 
Lily with threadlike leaves and clusters of nodding, tiny, 
bell-like, recurved flowers of brilliant coral red in June 
Likes damp soil among rocks with access to sunlight 
above. Plant only 6 in. deep. Each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (The Common Tiger Lily). 
So well known it does not require description. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
SPECIOSUM VARIETIES. The hardiest and most popu¬ 
lar of all, succeeding equally well in the open border or in 
pots. When fully open, the petals recurve gracefully on 
the stem, exposing the characteristic rose and crimson 
markings of the Rubrum and Magnificum. 3 to 4 ft. 
high, blooming from August until frost. Plant deeply, 
ev r en 12 in., in light soils. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. Pure white with a narrow, green¬ 
ish band through each petal; fragrant. 
Selected Bulbs Each 50c., doz. $5.00, 100 $38.00 
The following varieties: 
Selected Bulbs.Each 25c., doz. $2.75 
Jumbo Bulbs.Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Similar to Melpomene 
but more intensely colored and of stronger growth. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. Large, deep crimson, 
heavily spotted; very robust and free flowering. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. By far the best known. White 
shaded and spotted with rose. Fragrant. 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
For May and Later Delivery 
Hardy Lilies are equally at home in concrete pools, 
half barrels, or tubs. With a little care to prevent 
actual freezing of the roots, their beauty and fra¬ 
grance may be enjoyed year after year. Lack of 
experience will not interfere with results, as the roots 
“just grow” if provided with sunlight, rich soil and 
warm, shallow water. 
AURORA. Rosy yellow the first day, red orange 
the second, and deep red on the third. One of the 
best for tubs. Each $1.25. 
HELEN FOWLER. An exquisite pink Nymphaea 
of the Odorata type. Unusually fragrant—prized 
for cutting. Each $1.00. 
JAMES BRYDON. A superb variety, producing 
rosy carmine, cup-shaped flowers of large size. 
Foliage deep red with bronze tints. Each $3.00. 
ODORATA. The common, white, fragrant Water 
Lily, with yellow stamens. Each 60c. 
Ask for prices on other varieties obtainable 
POPULAR HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Easily Grown, Colorful, Inexpensive 
FOR PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS, see pages 14-27 
PRICES—Except where noted, 30c. each, 6 of the same variety $1.50, 12 of the same variety $2.50, 
25 or more of the same variety at the rate of $18.00 per 100 
If wanted by mail, allow 10c. per half dozen, or 15c. per dozen plants 
The size mentioned in the descriptions indicates the approximate height that the plant may be ex¬ 
pected to attain at maturity. The months represent the season of bloom. Plants for rockeries are marked 
with an asterisk (*). 
ACHILLEA ptarmica, “The Pearl.’’ Small, double 
white flowers blooming profusely all Summer. 2 ft. 
ACONITUM rfapellus (Monkshood). Dark blue flowers 
from July to September. 3 ft. Each 40c. 
fischeri. A dwarf variety with pale blue flowers. Sep¬ 
tember. 18 in. Each 40c. 
AGROSTEMMA coronaria (Mullein Pink). Silvery foli¬ 
age. Showy, rosy pink flowers all Summer. 2}^ ft. 
* A JUG A reptans (Bugle Flower). An ideal ground cover 
or as an edging. Spikes of blue flowers. 4 in. 
*ALYSSUM saxatile compactum (Dwarf Goldentuft). 
Masses of bright yellow flowers in early Summer. 1 ft. 
ANCHUSA italica, Dropmore Variety. Free blooming, 
gentian blue. 3-4 ft. July. 
ANEMONE japonica (Windflower). August 1st till frost. 
2-3 ft. Pink, Red and White. 
ANTHEMIS tinctoria (Yellow Camomile). Finely cut 
foliage. Succeeds ip the poorest soil. 18 in. 
*AQUILEGIA chrysantha (Golden-spurred Columbine). 
June, Sept. 3 ft. 
Long-spurred Columbines. Immense brilliant flowers, 
caerulea (Colorado Columbine). Blue shades. 
*ARABIS alpina (Rockcress). Charming white flowers in 
Spring. 6 in. 
*ARMERIA maritima (Cushion Pink, Common Thrift). 
Deep crimson flowers, evergreen foliage. 1 ft. 
ARTEMISIA lactiflora (Sage Brush, White Mugwort). 
Tall, fragrant white flowers in August and September. 
