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Monadelphum szovitzianum $1.00 each; $9.00 per 12 
One of the finest Lilies and not difficult to grow. It reaches 
a height of 4 to 6 feet. As many as 20 flowers are borne on 
one stem of established bulbs, forming pyramid-shaped clus¬ 
ters. The flowers are drooping and of a thick waxlike tex¬ 
ture, regularly recurved. They vary from a pale citron-yellow 
to deep yellow. The first season planted, it sometimes does 
not show much growth above the ground, but the following 
season it will grow freely. It dislikes being transplanted. 
Early June flowering. 
■(■Pardalinum californicum 30c each; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100 
Rising to a height of 7 feet, carrying from 15 to 20 flowers 
with whorls of dark green leaves, the flowers begin to expand 
from the base of the clusters upward, producing a succession 
of expanded and opening flowers for two or three weeks. 
The petals are large, strongly recurved, deep orange, maroon 
spotted; tips of petals intense scarlet. Hardy and robust, 
does well in any good garden loam, well drained soil in sun 
or partial shade. July flowering. 
■(■Philadelphicum $0.25 each; $2.75 per 12; $18.00 per 100 
A handsome native Lily with yellow, cup-shaped flowers, 
spotted maroon and shaded orange at ends of petals. Good 
for naturalizing. July. Height 3 feet. (Color illustration, 
page P). 
Pyrenaicum aureum $1.00 each; $9.00 per 12 
The Yellow Turk's Cap Lily, which is of easy culture. The 
flowers are greenish yellow, spotted brown, with red anthers. 
June flowering. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
*Rubellum $0.40 each; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100 
Beautiful small Lily. The color varies from a deep rose-pink 
to almost white, with yellow anthers; very fragrant, small, 
funnel-shaped flowers; grows 1 !/2 feet high. It does best in 
light soil. 
<‘Superbum $0.25 each; $2.75 per 12; $18.00 per 100 
The color in this desirable Lily varies from pale yellow to deep 
crimson, more or less spotted on the inner surface of the 
petals. Valuable as a late-flowering Lily. Fine established 
specimens often reach a height of 10 feet and more, bearing 
from 20 to 30 elegantly reflexed flowers, arranged in large, 
conelike clusters. Does well in ordinary garden soil. July 
flowering. 
*Tenuifolium Three $0.50; $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100 
A charming little early flowering Lily with strongly recurved 
petals of waxy texture; deep scarlet. A gem in the rock 
garden as in the border. Likes a cool, damp loamy soil and 
partial shade but does well anywhere in well drained soil. 
June-flowering. (Color illustration, page P). 
Tenuifolium, Golden Gleam 
$0.35 each; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100 
A beautiful, robust and a floriferous hybrid of this type, 
bearing numerous flowers of a pure apricot-yellow. June- 
flowering. 
#Testaceum (Excelsum). (See page 22). 
ft Tigrinum splendens $0.25 each; $2.50 per 12; $18.00 per 100 
The finest form of Tiger Lily with the richest color. The large 
shapely flowers are of a rich dark salmon-orange spotted 
with glossy black. This Lily is very robust in habit and of 
easy culture. August-September flowering. 
(■Tigrinum flore pleno $0.30 each; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100 
The double form. The best example of a double Lily we have. 
Umbellatum, Apricot $1.00 each; $10.00 per 12 
The flowers are of a lovely shade of delicate apricot-yellow 
borne in large heads. This Lily is at its best when grown in 
a cool, shady position. 
'•■Speciosum 
One of the greatest favorites as a border Lily; 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 deli¬ 
cate 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 summer into 
autumn. The cultivation of this Lily is simple. It may be 
relied upon to prosper, sending up its flowering stems year 
after year in increasing numbers. 
■(■Speciosum album 
Large bulbs. 8-9 in. cir. Each 35c; doz. $3.50; 100 $25.00 
Mam. bulbs. 9-11 in. cir. Each 45c; doz. $4.50; 100 $35.00 
Beautiful, snow-white flowers with a golden green stripe 
through the center of each petal, and anthers of a coppery 
tint. Alike in the form of the flower and in the way of 
growing, this Lily is one of the most beautiful we have. 
^Speciosum magnificum (Rubrum Improved). 
Large bulbs, 9-11 in. cir. Each 30c; doz. $3.00; 100 $20.00 
Mam. bulbs. 11-13 in. cir. Each 40c; doz. $4.00; 100 $30.00 
Rich ruby-carmine, margined white; stout of substance and 
broad of petal. This variety stands out prominently on ac¬ 
count of its vigorous growth as well as the size and depth of 
coloring. (Color illustration, page P). 
'(■Speciosum Melpomene 
Large bulbs. .9-11 in. cir. Each 35c; doz. $3.50; 100 $25.00 
Mam. bulbs. 11-13 in. cir. Each 45c; doz. $4.50; 100 $35.00 
The delicate beauty of the finer colored flowers makes this 
variety most desirable. Deep carmine-crimson, intensified by 
o narrow margin of white. 
Umbellatum, Golden Fleece $1.25 each; $12.50 per 12 
A striking break from the usual red and orange tones of the 
Umbellatum group. This fine variety has large umbellate 
heads of clear golden yellow flowers with a suggestion of 
scarlet at the tips of the petals. It is very effective as a 
border plant and possesses a strong constitution. 
■^Umbellatum grandiflorum 
$0.30 each; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100 
A very free flowering Lily of easy culture. Carries large 
umbellate heads of light orange-red flowers. (Color illus¬ 
tration, page P). 
■(■Umbellatum, Mahogany $1.00 each; $10.00 per 12 
The deepest in color yet raised. Comparatively small in 
stature with heads of fine broad petaled flowers, deep glow¬ 
ing crimson-like, deepening to a rich mahogany-crimson as 
the flowers pass. 
■(■Wallacei $0.35 each; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100 
A handsome Lily of a beautiful shade of the warmest 
apricot with rosy shading. Height 11/2 to 2 feet. 
■(■Washingtonianum $0.65 each; $6.50 per 12; $50.00 per 100 
A beautiful Lily with fragrant drooping white flowers on a 
stem 4 to 5 feet in height. The reverse of the flowers has 
a tinge ranging from light pink to a deep wine color. This 
Lily requires a thoroughly drained situation. June-July flow¬ 
ering. 
‘CWillmottiae $1.00 each; $10.00 per 12 
A tall, graceful Lily with slender foliage. Produces 15 to 20 
flowers of a vivid orange-red, with recurved petals and 
numerous small brown spots. A very lovely variety, adapted 
for the garden but will need staking. July and August. 4 
to 5 feet. Largest bulbs. 
wo £ilies for tfJndoor 
rowing 
These are usually grown for specimens in pots for exhibition 
and decoration. Each bulb should produce from 1 2 to 18 flowers. 
The short time required to bring this peerless Lily into flower 
renders it invaluable. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, pure 
waxy white, ond if cut when partially open can be kept for two 
weeks. Bulbs potted in September can be had in flower in Decem¬ 
ber, if desired. A succession of bloom can be kept up throughout 
the winter by bringing in a few pots of bulbs from cold frames 
at intervals. Blooming plants in pots are suitable for Easter 
offerings and presents. Bulbs ready for shipment—August to 
December. 
(■Longiflorum Harrisi (Bermuda Easter Lily) 
Extra bulbs. 7 to 9 inch circumference. 
$0.30 each; $3.30 per 12; $27.50 per 100 
This is the most popular size to grow as pot plants for dec¬ 
oration and equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs should 
produce from 8 to 12 flowers. 
Mammoth bulbs. 9 to 1 1 inch circumference. 
$0.50 each; $5.00 per 12; $40.00 per 100 
These usually grown for specimens in pots for exhibition and 
decoration. Each bulb should produce from 12 to 18 flowers. 
For shipment in September and October. 
cLonaiflorum giganteum (Japan Easter Lily) 
Extra bulbs. 9-10 in. $0.40 each; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100 
This Japanese type is highly thought of for late winter and 
Easter forcing—though the bulbs of this variety are often 
carried over in cold storage to be brought into bloom at any 
desired time the succeeding year. The plant is of sturdy, 
stocky growth, with black marked stems. The flowers of 
purest white are the largest of the Longiflorums. For ship¬ 
ment—October to December. 
