HE Lilj^ includes some most remarkable 
M species, amongst which are some of the 
oldest denizens of our gardens. There 
are few who have not admired the gor¬ 
geous beauties of one or other of the many 
varieties of lilies that are here enumerated, or 
who have not been charmed by the stately purity 
of L. Candidum and its sweet odor, or the mag¬ 
nificence of L. Auratum. 
There are a number of beautiful lilies introduced 
in recent years that are more or less unknown 
to the average gardener, and we in common with 
our policy of keeping up with the times, have in¬ 
cluded several in the pages of this booklet; there 
are others though not new, are seldom found in 
Horticultural Catalogs; before doing so, we have 
satisfied ourselves that all are hardy, and rvill 
(with ordinary protection) survive the severe win¬ 
ters that are prevalent throughout the east and 
middlewest. 
There is no genus of plants better fitted for any 
garden than the Lily; they can safely be called 
the noblest of garden flowers; their conspicuous 
blooms, striking colors and stately forms appeal 
to the ejm. 
Our prices are based, in all cases, on extra 
large bulbs that will bloom freely the first year. 
(Cdpyrii/lit. II'. li. Marshall & Co.. fiic.'< 
