LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
L. BROWNII 
L, Brownii (China). This, the true L. Brownii, is undoubtedly one of the finest 
trumpet lilies we offer. The flowers have considerably more substance than 
other lilies of its type and the entire plant takes on an appearance of classic 
gracefulness. The large trumpets are marble white, stained purple on the 
exterior. The anthers are chocolate brown. Fragrant. Plant in sun or par¬ 
tial shade at least 8 inches deep. Be certain of good drainage. Height 3 to 
4 feet. July flowering. Medium size bulbs, $1.50 each, $15.00 dozen. Spe¬ 
cially selected large bulbs, $2.00 each, $20.00 dozen. 
L. Brownii var. Colchesteri (syn. L. Brownii odorum) (China). A fine trumpet 
shaped lily, blooming somewhat later than L. Regale. The flowers are col¬ 
ored reddish purple on the exterior, the inside being pale yellow changing 
to creamy white as the flowers age. Very fragrant. Does well planted in a 
sunny position in association with low shrubs. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Height 
3 feet. Blooming period, July. Selected bulbs, $1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. 
L. Bulbiferum (Europe). One of the oldest cultivated species, the true form of 
which is becoming scarce. Often confused with Lilium Umbellatum, but 
carrying bulbils in the axils of the leaves. An extremely hardy and easily 
grown lily. Bears large upright flowers of an orange red. Plant 6 inches 
deep in sun or partial shade. Height 2-3 feet. June flowering. Selected 
bulbs, 35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
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