LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
L. Mrs. R. O. Backhouse (Hybrid). A very strong growing hybrid lily named after 
its originator, Mrs. R. O. Backhouse, who also created a number of fine 
hvbrid daffodils. A cross between L. Martagon and L. Hansonii, this lily is 
extremely floriferous—well grown specimens carrying from 20 to 30 flowers 
on stems 5-6 feet tall. The color is orange yellow, lightly spotted purple on 
the interior and suffused with a lavender shade on the outside of the petals. 
The foliage is similar to L. Hansonii. Plant 6-8 inches deep in partial shade. 
Blooming period June-July. Flowering size bulbs, $2.00 each. 
L. BAKERIANUM 
L. Bakerianum (syn. Lowii) (Burma). An exceptionally fine Burmese species 
which has proven hardy in this locality. Creamy white pendulous bell¬ 
shaped flowers richly spotted red purple at the throat. Best planted in a 
rather moist sheltered position in partial shade. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep with 
sharp drainage. Height 3 feet. Blooming period, July. Selected bulbs, $2.00 
each, $20.00 dozen. 
L. Bolanderi (Oregon and California). A rare native species growing from 1 to 3 
feet tall which carries, on slender stems, bell-shaped flowers varying from 
a brick red to a rich wine red. Best in partial shade and a well drained soil 
abundant in leaf mold. Bulbs of this lily are never large. Blooming period, 
July. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Flowering size bulbs, 75c each. $7.50 dozen. 
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