LILIES 
in porous open soil, largely composed of volcanic detritus, 
overlaid by the deep carpet of woodland soil, so dear to 
all stem-rooting lilies. 
Given tbe necessary conditions of shelter (for exposure 
to cold wind invites disease) and of Half shade, it can he 
grown in well-prepared holes in other soils. 
AURATUM MACRANTHUM (Platyphyllum). This is 
the robust growing form; the stem is stout and attains a 
considerable height, the leaves are broad; the flowers are 
enormous white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the 
choicest of all, and in our opinion, superior to the type. Ex¬ 
tra-heavy, selected bulbs, $1 each; $8 for 10; $77.50 per 
100. Selected bulbs, $6 for 10; $57.50 per 100; smaller but 
strong-flowering bulbs, $3.75 for 10; $35 per 100. Every 
year we have a few enormous bulbs which we offer at $ 10 
for 10; $97.50 per 100. See illustration, page 76. 
AURATUM (Wild Collected Bulbs). While in so many 
gardens this fine lily does exceedingly well, even with a 
degree of permanency, in some gardens it seems capricious 
the first season and disappears thereafter completely. To 
those of you who have had this experience we would sug¬ 
gest that you try the “Wild Collected” bulbs and plant 
them in deep, spent soil. These bulbs succeed remarkably 
well and produce good heads of flowers on strong spikes 
the first season after planting. They are collected in the 
mountain regions of Japan in their native habitat. We 
suggest the planting of these in closely set beds, the beds 
somewhat raised. This close planting causes a natural 
shading of the young shoots. They may also be planted 
in closely set individual clumps. We offer these "Wild 
Collected” bulbs at $39 per 100. Reservation for these 
should be made early. 
B ATM ANN l/E. Clear, glowing apricot flowers, from 3 to 
4 inches in diameter, on stems about 3 feet high, bearing 
from 4 to 6 flowers in a terminal umbel or cluster; free of 
spots; is at its best early in August. $3.75 for 10; $35 
per 100. 
HENRYI. A splendid garden plant, vigorous in its 
growth, failing very seldom. One of the best border lilies, 
reaching over 8 feet and more in height when established, 
and bearing more than twenty flowers of a rich, deep, 
orange-yellow. Fine foliage. Does well in both light and 
heavy loam, but prefers soil with a mixture of peat. Plant 
very deep, 10 inches. A partially shaded place, sheltered 
from high winds, suits it best. It is a beautiful lily. Stem- 
roots; late fall or early spring planting. August-Septem- 
ber flowering. Extra-selected bulbs, $1.25 each; 10 for 10; 
$97.50 per 100. Selected bulbs, $5.75 for 10; $55 per 
100; smaller, but strong-flowering bulbs, $3.75 for 10; 
$35 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM 
Originally a native of Korea, it is deservedly one of the 
greatest favorites as a border plant, of daring as well as 
beautiful form. The petals are well-rolled back and are 
handsomely spotted, often branded with distinct color. 
The style is thrown out in a curved line of much grace 
and strength. The stamens boldly diverge from it. The 
anthers are conspicuous for their size, color and extremely 
delicate poise. Must be planted deeply because it forms 
an unusually strong mass of stem-roots. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KR/ETZERI. The true variety as 
offered by us is very scarce. Beautiful snow-white flowers 
with a golden-green stripe through the center of each 
petal, and anthers of a coppery tint. Alike in the form 
of the flower and in the way of growing, this lily is one of 
the most beautiful we have. August-September flowering. 
Extra-selected bulbs, $9 for 10; $87.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM. This form is distinct 
from the “Kraetzeri.” Flowers are large, of the purest 
white, with beautiful golden-yellow anthers. Stem-roots. 
August-September-flowering. Available for planting in 
late November or early spring. Extra-selected bulbs, $8 
for 10; $19 for case of 25; $36 for case of 50; $70 per 
100. Selected, high-quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45 per 
100. A smaller, high-quality bulb, $30 per 100. Every 
year we have a few enormous bulbs, which we offer at 
$10 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Rich ruby-carmine, mar¬ 
gined white; stout of substance and broad of petal. Im¬ 
proved Rubrum.” This variety stands out prominently 
on account of its vigorous growth as well as the size and 
depth of coloring of the blooms. Stem-roots, August-Sep¬ 
tember-flowering. Available for planting in late Novem¬ 
ber or early spring. Special stock, $8 for 10; $20 per case 
of 25; $38 for case of 50; $75 for case of 100. Selected, 
high-quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45 per 100. A smaller, 
high-quality bulb, $30 per 100. Every year we have a few 
enormous bulbs, which we offer at $10 for 10; $97.50 
per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. The delicate beauty of the 
lighter colored flowers makes this variety most desirable. 
Deep carmine-crimson, intensified by a narrow margin of 
white. Stem-roots, August-September-flowering. Special 
stock, $8 for 10; $20 for case of 25; $38 for case of 50; 
$75 for case of 100. Selected, high-quality bulbs, $4.75 
for 10; $45 per 100. A smaller, high-quality bulb, $30 
per 100. Every year we have a few enormous bulbs, 
which we offer at $10 for 10; $97.50 per 100. See illus¬ 
tration, page 75. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest form of Tiger lily 
with the richest color. The large shapely flowers are of a 
rich, dark, salmon-orange spotted with glossy black. This 
lily is very robust in habit and of easy culture. Stem-roots; 
late fall or early spring planting, 10 inches deep; August- 
September-flowering. Extra-selected bulbs, $4 for 10; 
$37.50 per 100. A smaller, good-flowering bulb, $2.25 
for 10; $20 per 100. 
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