anceolata. Large and tall. Greenish or yellowish bolls. 
Var Gracilis. Flowers nearly black. Pretty. 
Parviflora. 'Pali with small bells usually a briek-re(l. 
$4.50 $30.00 
$4.50 $30.00 
$4.50 
PJDICA. A most (‘banning, very early, clear yellow flowered, fragrant sort, of 
as a dozen brilliant clear scarlet flowers spotted with orange in the throat. 
$0.00 
Emmense bulbs U inches and up 
Very large bulbs l.j to U inches 
Fine bulbs 1 to 1, inches 
Fair uuibs ij to 1 inch 
$4.50 $30.00 
$3.00 $20.00 
$2.25 $15.00 
Fritii.arias of the last group are especially desirable for rockeries and to 
naturalize in woodlands. 
Californian. Lilies. 
1 n the number and beauty of its Lilies, California ranks next to Japan. 
)ur Humboldtiis are among the most stately of Worlds Lilies. None excel our 
Washingtoniauums in exquisite fragrance. Our Pardalinum is the best of all 
that the world produces, in its adaptability to ordinary garden conditions. 
Our Parrvii with its deliciously scented lemon colored flowers would be placed 
by a large majority of (be worlds growers among the two or three most lovely 
>f all known species. 
My Specialty is Californian Lilies and in my Lyons Valley Garden is the 
Largest and Most Complete Collection in the World. If is worth a long journey 
to be there when the thousands upon thousands of plants are at the height of 
their Iluwering season. 
Californian lilies t an be well divided into four sections according to their 
affinities, and into two groups as to their culture. 
CULTURED GROUP I. 
The lilies of the Humholdtii and Washingtonianum groups are natives of 
cool slopes in mountainous regions, where they grow in the forests or where 
protected by a growth of shrubs. The soil is deep, perfectly drained, composed 
of (day or a rich loam, mixed with leaf soil and the debris from broken down 
rocks. 
In cultivating these lilies we should take lessons from nature, first—As to 
the Situation of the Lily Bed. 
They should be planted where they are protected from cold winds, and the 
soil is not dried out. by the direct heat of the sun. On large grounds the ideal 
location is a glade in woods, but the partial shade of decidous trees, the 
shelter of rhododendrons or bamboos, or similar shrubs, or of tall growing 
perennial plants, may give conditions (piite suited to their culture. A pro¬ 
tected nook on the shady side of the house is best on small grounds, and ferns 
are congenial neighbors. 
Drainage. This must be perfect. If the ground is heavy and clammy 
underdrainage should be given, and the soil made lighter and looser bv the ad¬ 
dition of humus and porous materials. 
