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N. A. HALLAUER—Webster, N. Y. 
LELI ES —HARDY CARDEN VARIETIES 
No garden is complete without its lilies. Those listed below are 
some of the hardiest and most easily grown. By following a few 
cultural hints they should be successfully grown in any garden. 
Many are easily forced and good for cutting. 
Auratum (Cold Banded Lily of Japan) —One of the handsomest 
but unfortunately is liable to be of short duration here. Its 
large fragrant blooms are white spotted brown with a golden 
yellow band running through each petal. Usually arrives from 
japan with the Speciosum varieties too late for fall planting. 
Should be plantecl in early spring. Cover at least 6 in. deep, 
placing some sand and peat rn the bottom of the trench. Well- 
drained soil. 4 ft. August and September. 35 cents each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Candidum (Madonna or St. Josephs Lily) (Ascension Lily) —This 
popular garden variety has many common names. Large fra¬ 
grant pure white trumpet-shaped flowers in July. Best planted 
4 in. deep in fall and left undisturbed. 3 ft. 25 cents each. 
Henryii—(Yellow Speciosum) —A Chinese variety, orange yellow 
blossoms resembling the Speciosums in form. August and Sep¬ 
tember. 4 ft. Of easy culture. 5-7 in. bulbs 35 cents each. 
Fhillippinense Formorsanum —Pure white, shaded red on exterior. 
The large trumpet blossoms come on slender stems about 3 ft. 
high. 25 cents each. 
Regale (The Regal Lily)—A wonderful lily of easy culture in 
well-drained soil. Large white trumpet-shaped blossoms, shaded 
pink on the outside and lined with gold. Has a very sweet 
penetrating odor. Sometimes grows 6 ft. high with a dozen 
buds on a stalk. Plant 5 in. deep. Large bulbs. 35 cents each. 
Speciosum Magnificum —A variety of Rubrum, larger and pf better 
color. Plant 6-8 in. deep in well drained soil. 35 cents each. 
Superbum (American Turks Cap Lily) —A hardy native lily of easy 
culture, enjoys moist soil. Bright orange with dark spots. July. 
5 ft. Plant 5 in. deep. 25 cents each. 
*Tenuifolium (Coral Lily) —One of the most interesting little lilies 
in the list. Recurved bright scarlet flowers in early June. 12 
to 18 in. 25 cents each; $1.50 per doz. 
Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily) —Orange red spotted darker. A 
pretty lily of easiest culture. 4 ft. 25 cents each. 
Tigrlnun FI. PI. —A very interesting double form of the above. 
35 cents each. 
#Linaria Hepaficifolia—A very dwarf plant with leaves that re¬ 
semble a hardy Cyclamen and white Snapdragon flowers. All 
summer. Perennial. 1 in. Rare. 35 cents each. 
(‘Linum Alpinum —A prostrate variety having spreading stems 
clothed with small green leaves and producing large sky-blue 
flowers all summer, 4 in. Well drained gritty soil in sun. 35 
cents each. 
*Linum (Flax) Flavum (Campanulatum) —A fine variety produc¬ 
ing transparent yellow blossoms. 9 in. June to August. Ordi¬ 
nary soil. 25 cents each. 
'Linum Perenne—Delicate pale blue flowers on slender stems. These 
last only a day but are abundantly produced in succession. 2 ft. 
25 cents each. 
'Lithospermum Canescens (Poocoon) —An easily grown variety na¬ 
tive to our Western States. Prostrate growth, flowers in clusters, 
orange yellow on 8 in. stems. 35 cents each. 
'Lithospermum Prosfratum Heavenly • Blue —A beautiful prostrate 
evergreen shrublet producing large blue flowers almost con¬ 
tinuously throughout the summer. It must have a peaty acid 
soil and seems to be best in part shade. Very choice for the 
rock garden. 50 cents each. 
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) (Indian Paint Brush)—A 
native swamp plant that succeeds in rich moist garden soii. 
Tall spikes of most brilliant scarlet. 4 ft. August. 25 cents each. 
'Lotus Corniculatus flpl. (Baby’s Slippers) (Wonder Plant) —Dou¬ 
ble yellow pea-shaped flowers all summer. Ordinary well- 
drained soil in sun. An excellent ground cover, (w). 35 cents 
each. 
Lupinus Polyphyllus —Require rich moist soil. Produce tall spikes 
of blossoms, pea-shaped, blue, white, and rose separate. 3 ft. 
June to September. 25 cents each. 
Lychnis (Campion) (Catchfly) — 
'Alpina —Deep rose. Dry soil in sun. 4 in. May. (w). 25 cents 
each. 
Chalcedonies (Maltese Cross) (Jerusalem Cross) (Scarlet Light¬ 
ning) —Bright scarlet in heads, 2 to 3 ft. June to August. 25 
cents each. 
'Haageana—Orange red flowers of very large size. Color varies 
some. Very showy. 12 in. June to August. 25 cents each. 
*Viscaria Flore Plena —Brilliant red. An attractive double variety 
Good for cutting. June and July. 10 in. (c). 25 cents each. 
