LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
—Recurva. The most striking of all Fritillarias. Distinct in color, the flowers 
being bright red outside and brilliant yellow inside spotted red. Plant in 
partial shade in woodland soil. Height 1 to 2 feet. 15c each, $1.50 doz., 
$11.00 per 100. 
—Thunbergi. This is a graceful and distinct species with bell shaped 
flowers of creamy white, veined green, as many as ten to a plant. Will 
grow from 1 Vz to 2 ft. when planted in partial shade which suits it best. 
Flowering time early May. Excellent for cutting and naturalizing. Plant 
in early fall 4 inches deep. Strong flowering bulbs, 15c each, $1.50 dozen, 
$11.00 per 100. 
Galtonia Candicans (Summer Hyacinth). One of the finest of summer flower¬ 
ing bulbs. The tall stems carry 20 or more pure white, bell-shaped flowers not 
unlike an extra large hyacinth. The whole plant is very imposing, especially 
when planted against a suitable background such as green foliage. Height 2 to 
5 feet. Plant 6 inches deep in sun or part shade and a rich, moist soil. Blooms 
July-August. First size bulbs, 15c each, $1.50 dozen, $11.00 per 100. 
Tigridias (Tiger or Shell Flowers). These showy plants have become more pop¬ 
ular each season, the demand invariably exceeding the supply. The flowers are 
large, triangular and upright, the centers brightly variegated by a contrasting 
shade to the petals. Each flower lasts but a day but several are produced by each 
stem, usually one at a time. Plant in spring (April or May) in a sunny spot about 
4 inches deep. In very cold climates, the bulbs should be lifted and stored in dry 
peat or sand over winter. We offer the bulbs in separate colors of yellow or red 
or mixed if you prefer. 3 bulbs for 50c, $1.70 per dozen, $12.50 per 100. 
LILIES FROM SEED 
Many lilies may be successfully grown from seed sown outdoors in well 
prepared beds. However, it is quicker and easier, especially with small lots, 
if the seed is sown in flats or ground beds in a cool greenhouse or frame. The 
easy germinating species are best sown in early spring and the slower kinds in 
the summer or early fall for germination the following spring. Provide shade 
during the summer by the use of lath covers which may replace the cold frame 
sash during the summer months. One-half inch is sufficiently deep to sow the 
seed when protection is offered from heavy rains. The seedlings may be potted 
off when the first true leaf appears or allowed to grow on in the frames until 
one year old when they may be set out into nursery rows in the open ground. 
Use care in transplanting so that the delicate young roots are not broken. Subject 
to crop, we offer 1938 seed of the following species in liberal packets at 
25 cents per packet—12 packets for $2.50 
Slow germinating sorts are indicated by *. 
Amabile 
Amabile Luteum 
* Auratum 
*Auratum var. Platyphyllum 
* Backhouse Hybrids 
Longiflorum Praecox White Queen 
*Maritimum 
‘Martagon 
*Martagon Album 
‘Martagon Cattaniae 
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