Lilium Tenuifolium 
.7/,c.% 
o/nance 
Here is the aristocrat oj all flowers—the 
Lily—of whose beauty and stateliness art¬ 
ists, poets, sculptors and preachers have 
sung for 3400 years. For ages in every 
country under the sun down to the present 
moment the praises of the Lily have per¬ 
sisted. As a type of chastity, purity, and 
gracious dignity, it remains alone. So every 
Lilium Tenuifolium 
(Coral Lily of Siberia) 
This lovely little Lily from far-off Russia 
is the most desirable narrow-leaved, slen¬ 
der-growing variety. Averages 18 inches 
in height, never over 24 inches. Brilliant 
coloring—a deep, waxy scarlet flower on 
wiry stems covered with long narrow fo¬ 
liage. The pendulous blooms resemble 
miniature Lilium Rubrum flowers out¬ 
doors in June. The bulbs are small, scale¬ 
less and somewhat like a Parrot Tulip in 
shape. We suggest you grow them by the 
dozen—in clumps, they are so attractive 
for cutting or for decorating spots on lawn 
or in rock garden. Stem rooting. Does 
well in partial shade. Bulbs, 4 inches and 
up in circumference, 25c each; $2.25 per 
doz. 
Lil ium Auratum 
(Gold-Banded Lily of Japan) 
A flower “fit for the gods” as it grows wild on 
the slopes of Japan’s sacred mountain—Fujiyama 
—where the ancient gods of Japan are said to 
dwell. Auratum is one of the most popular— 
likely the best known Lily. Flowers are white, 
thickly mottled with red-brown spots while 
through the center of each petal runs a clear 
golden band or “ray.” Fully open, the blooms 
measure nearly 12 inches across. This Lily pos¬ 
sesses exceptional possibilities in growth. Some¬ 
times 100 blossoms have been grown on one 
stem—sometimes it attains a height of 8 feet. 
The average number of flowers is about 15 to a 
stalk and the height 3 to 6 feet. Blooms in July 
and August. Dislikes lime and loves partial 
shade. Bulbs, 25c each; $2.25 per doz. 
Where to Plant Lilies 
for Display 
The Lilies shown here will thrive in almost any 
good garden soil although they prefer an acid 
soil, rich in humus. Auratum in particular is 
happy and beautiful when planted in front of 
broad-leaved evergreens. Lilies should be planted 
where they can remain undisturbed for years. 
Each bulb will gradually multiply into a group. 
Nothing could be more beautiful than a colony 
of naturalized Lilies. 
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Lilium Auratum 
