Herbaceous Perennials 
THE ELM CITY NURSERY COMPANY 
WOODMONT NURSERIES, INC. 
Hardy Garden Lilies 
T HE lilies have always been looked upon as amongst the noblest of garden 
plants. Their conspicuous flowers, striking colors and their stately forms 
appeal strongly to the eye as well as to the imagination. They are 
among those “ old-fashioned ” plants which frequently and justly come newly 
into vogue. Lilies are less understood and less appreciated than almost any 
other plants of prominence. 
The Tiger Lily is a favorite and old-fashioned flower, to be found in some 
of the most homely and unpretending gardens. Now and then one finds a good 
group of the Madonna Lilies. Lilies undoubtedly produce the most satisfactory 
effects where planted in groups, generous enough in number of bulbs so as 
to produce a mass effect. This can be done by planting six to a dozen bulbs 
from 6 to 8 inches apart. 
To get best results from Lilies, it is desirable that the ground be well drained 
and fertile. Most varieties do best when planted in and among other herbaceous 
or other low growing plants, which protect the ground from the extremes of 
heat in the summer and the cold of winter. 
The tall growing Lilies such as the Auratum, are very effective when planted 
in groups, among Rhododendrons. The soil if properly prepared for Rhodo¬ 
dendrons is equally suitable for the lilies and with the protection offered by the 
Rhododendron foliage, they find most congenial conditions. 
The lilies offered on these pages are the ones which have proved most desirable 
for general garden planting and with a little care for their special needs, will be 
found among the most interesting and desirable of our garden favorites. 
Day Lilies (Funkia) 
True perennials of easiest culture and very hardy. Heart-shape leaves in graceful 
clusters forming in themselves an attractive feature. The flowers are borne 
throughout the summer on graceful stems from one to two feet above the foliage. 
These lilies are not only useful in the mixed herbaceous border but can be effect¬ 
ively used in the foreground of shrubbery groups or as a hedge like border. 
VARIETIES 
BLUE DAY LILY (Coerulea). 2 feet. August, September. Dark green 
glossy foliage, flowers light blue. 
BROAD-LEAVED DAY LILY (Ovata). 2 feet. August and September. 
Large ovate foliage, flowers light blue. 
FORTUNE’S DAY LILY (Fortunei). 2 to 3 feet. July. Rare type. 
Large, glaucous, heart-shaped leaves, pale lilac. 
LANCE-LEAF DAY LILY (Lancifolia). 1 to 2 feet. August to October. 
Long glossy foliage, lilac flowers. 
SIEBOLD’S DAY LILY (Sieboldi). 1 to 2 feet. July and August. Another 
beautiful sort with silvery blue tint to foliage. Flowers pale lilac. 
VARIEGATED DAY LILY (Undulata). 8 to 12 inches. July and August. 
A very popular variety; leaves variegated white and green. 
WHITE DAY LILY (Subcordata). 1 to 2 feet. July and August. Large 
light green leaves, flowers purest white. 
Elegans Lilies 
The Elegans Lilies are sturdy garden plants and thrive under usual garden 
conditions. They should be planted several in a cluster to get most effective 
results. 
VARIETIES 
VAR. AURORA. Deep rich orange, suffused scarlet. 
VAR. BICOLOR. Bright red flushed orange, very showy and large. 
VAR. LEONARD JOERG. Rich apricot spotted; very fine. 
VAR. PAINTED CHIEF. Bright flame color. 
VAR. ROBUSTA. Magnificent large flower; orange spotted black. 
VAR. SANGUINEUM. Very rich dark red with few spots. 
VAR. WALLACEI. One of the smaller and later forms; a very reliable one 
for general use. 
Plantsville, Conn. 
li The plants you shipped to me were received in fine condition for which please 
accept thanks. The plants are certainly 0. K. and in fine condition .” 
PRICES OF LILIES SEE HERBACEOUS PLANTS PAGE 47. 
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FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT SEE PAGE ONE. 
