LILIES 
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LILIES 
Lilies are benefited by shade about the roots and stems, but do not 
do well with shade about their heads, so should be planted among fairly 
dwarf shrubs, ferns or herbaceous plants to give the mature stem the 
protection it craves from the too great heat of the sun and to keep the 
ground around the bulb more or less cool. 
The soil for liles should be fibrous and rooty, to which should be added 
some leaf mold or peat, and should be deeply dug. Sharp sand placed 
around the bulb insures good drainage. Charcoal and sulphur sprinkled 
about in planting tend to ward off attacks of worms and blue mold. 
Plant 1 foot apart and at depths specified below. Water only lightly 
until they are well rooted, but liberally when about to bloom; keep free 
from aphis or green fly at all times. 
Lily bulbs are for November-December delivery, except CANDIDUM, 
which should be ordered in October for early planting. 
Six of one variety at the dozen rate; 50 at the 100 rate. 
Order early—supply may be limited! 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM. This is a robust growing and an improved 
form of Auratum; the stem is stouter and attains a greater height; the 
leaves are much broader, the enormous flowers are white, richly spotted 
yellow. Plant 9 inches deep. Northern domestic grown bulbs. 
50c each; $5.00 per 12; $38.00 per 100. 
Extra large: 65c each; $6.50 per 12; $50.00 per 100. 
CANDIDUM (St. Joseph or Madonna Lily). A very hardy early flowering 
lily; the pure white flowers are fragrant and are borne on long stems. 
The best white lily to plant out of doors. Succeeds best when fully 
exposed to the sun. Plant not over 1 to 2 inches deep. (Order in October, 
as bulbs must be planted early.) Holland grown bulbs. 
Mammoth size: 35c each; $3.50 per 12; $27.50 per 100. 
HARRISII (Bermuda Easter Lily). A taller and larger flowered form of 
L. longiflorum, especially adapted for Easter forcing. Bermuda grown 
bulbs. 50c each; $5.00 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
HENRYII (the Yellow Speciosum). The flowers are a rich apricot-yellow 
with a few brown spots; grows 3 to 5 feet high; very hardy and free 
flowering. Plant 9 inches deep. Northern domestic grown bulbs. 
Large size: 35c each; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
REGALE. A magnificent hardy lily from China; vigorous; 3 to 5 feet high, 
bearing one to several handsome white fragrant flowers; slightly 
shaded pink outside and the lower inner surface primrose-yellow. It 
seems to thrive in any good, well-drained soil and prefers full sun. Plant 
9 inches deep. Northern domestic grown bulbs. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
Extra large: 25c each; $2.50 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A beautiful lily with large white reflexed flowers 
of grdat substance, with a greenish band running through the center of 
each petal. Plant 9 inches deep. Holland grown bulbs. 
40c each; $4.50 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Pink Tiger Lily). A strong, vigorous grower, having 
stems 3 to 4 feet tall, with bright blossoms, which are white, shaded rose 
and spotted deep red. Plant 9 inches deep. Holland grown bulbs. 
25c each; $2.50 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM MAGNIFICUM. This variety is similar to the 
Rubrum, but is deeper crimson. Plant 9 inches deep. Holland grown 
bulbs. 30c each; $3.00 per 12; $22.50 per 100. 
TIGRINUM GIGANTEUM (Improved Tiger Lily). A very hardy and free 
flowering sort; the blossoms are a bright orange color, spotted black. 
Plant 9 inches deep. Holland grown bulbs. 
15c each; $1.75 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
UMBELLATUM. One of the earliest lilies, blooming in June. Very free 
flowering with large umbellate heads of orange-red. Height 2 feet. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Holland grown bulbs. 
20c each; $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
L. CANDIDUM 
L. TENUIFOLIUM 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
(December delivery.) 
ROCK GARDEN LILY 
TENUIFOLIUM (Siberian Coral Lily). A charming little lily with 
strongly recurved petals of waxy texture; dazzling coral-red. 
Excellent for a partially shaded rock garden or border; 1 to 2 
feet tall; blossoms profusely in May and June. Plant 6 inches 
deep. Holland grown bulbs. 
15c each; $1.00 per 12; $7.50 per 100. 
Suitable for pot culture or outdoors. For outdoor culture 
they require a loose, rich soil and a moist, shady position. 
Set so that the tips are slightly above ground and at a dis¬ 
tance of three or more inches apart. 
Potting and Forcing Type: 
$1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
Clumps for outdoor growing: 
60c each; $6.25 per 12; $47.50 per 100. 
