HANSONI —A choice Korean species bearing 
many handsome yellow flowers with thick 
petals. Most of the new Martagon hybrids 
have resulted from crosses with this lily. 
It is very hardy and easily grown, but 
should be planted in partial shade, as flow¬ 
ers are inclined to fade in full sun. Plant 
6 inches deer*. Height 3 to 4 feet. June. 
40c each, 3 for $1.10, 12 for $4.00. 
This photograph of a ten-foot L. Giganteum 
Himalaicum teas taken on our grounds June 
28th by Mr. Norvell Gillespie. Garden Editor 
of Sunset Magazine. 
GIGANTEUM himalaicum 
The wooded valleys of the Himalayas 
are the home of this noblest of lilies. 
There, in shady glens sheltered from 
the direct sunlight, with roots running 
freely in the moist leaf-soil, large colo¬ 
nies of them may be seen spreading their 
beautiful heart-shaped leaves and hold¬ 
ing high their long white tubular blooms 
in stately elegance. 
The north side of a building, or open 
shade of trees will suit it well. Plant in 
soft soil rich in humus. Keep it moist 
during the growing season and you will 
find it comparatively easy to grow. In 
severe climates spring planting is advis¬ 
able. An established colony wintered 
well with us one year, when many regale 
lilies were killed by freezing. Our home 
grown bulbs are much better than im¬ 
ported stock. 
Satisfactory results cannot be ob¬ 
tained by planting flowering - sized 
bulbs. We, therefore, supply only good 
sized bulbs to flower the first or second 
year after planting. Plant the bulb with 
top barely covered. 8 to 12 feet. June. 
$2.00 each, 3 for $5.50, 12 for $20.00. 
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HENRYI—The Golden Speciosum —(See color 
plate.) This fine lily was discovered on 
the limestone cliffs of the Yangtze Gorge 
by Dr. Augustine Henry. Its exotic 
charm, rich color, hardiness and dependa¬ 
bility place it high among the favorite 
garden lilies. In the Northwest it fre¬ 
quently grows 8 feet tall, bearing from 
10 to 20 large, recurving flowers. The 
golden orange color is enhanced by a prom¬ 
inently green nectar furrow in the middle 
of each petal. In burning sunlight the 
color is liable to fade. This is overcome 
by planting in partial shade. Lilium 
Henryi is excellent for cutting. It will 
keep in good condition for two weeks or 
more, until the last buds open. The flow¬ 
ering time is in August. 
Flowering size, 15c each, 3 for 40c, 12 
for $1.50; medium size, 25c each, 3 for 
70c, 12 for $2.50; large size, 40c each, 
3 for $1.10, 12 for $4.00; mammoth size, 
60c each, 3 for $1.60, 12 for $6.00. 
Lilium Henryi 
