after they are well up and growing. Later additions give the constant supply 
of food they need. 
Another essential is this. They are almost aquatic. They must be kept 
wet. They like humid air so we plant with trees, shrubs and other plants 
around them to protect them from hot dry wind; water daily. 
They start very slowly but if temperature is 70° and up they are very sure. 
Here where the growing season is long it is better to start directly in the garden 
as they make finer plants. Cover about 3". They must not be too wet before 
they come up. Don’t plant until weather is mild. They luxuriate in heat, 
moisture and rich soil. 
They may be sprouted in moist moss before planting. In the north it is 
advisable to start early in pots. 
Special prices. Assorted fine colors 1" up, 25c ea. $2.50 doz. 
LI L ACE A E 
The Lily Family contains the Liliums or true lilies, Gloriosas and many 
others a few of which we catalog in the fall only. 
Liliums. They should be planted in the fall but several species do well if 
planted very early in spring. It is best to plant before March 1 here. We will 
not have bulbs much later than that. Plant large bulbs about 5" deep, smaller 
accordingly. Deep well drained loam is best soil. Rich soil containing much 
humus is fine but apply no manure unless well rotted and spaded in at least 6 
months before planting. Entirely surrounding the bulb with a layer of sand 
is good. The following may be planted in full sun or half shade. The ideal 
situation is for ground to be shaded as by shrubs! or leafy mulch with tops in 
full sun. They like to keep their feet cool and their heads warm. These are 
hardy bulbs and should never be dug except to replant soon. 
Lilium elegans, var. Best Red. 20c ea. 3 for 50c. Large 35c ea. 
L. regale. Large, fragrant, white flowers suffused pink with creamy throat. 
Very hardy and easy. 15c ea. 4 for 50c. Large 25c. ea. 
Gloriosas, or climbing lilies are little known and extremely rare. Their 
great beauty and easy culture entitle them to a place in your garden. Tho the 
flower is much like a lily and the plant resembles one they grow from tubers 
instead of bulbs. 
Culture. They prefer a deep, well drained, sandy soil or at least a sandy 
loam tho they will grow in heavier soils. Plant 6" deep, full sun or part shade. 
Plant very early, preferably before April 1. In the north, start in pots about 
Mar. 15. Ours will not be available until Feb. 15. These are 5" (or more) one- 
arm tubers. 
Gloriosa rothsehildiana. Gorgeous crimson flowers on a two foot stem. 50c. 
G. superba. Much taller and branches and rebranches, thus continuing the 
blooming period for over two months. Under favorable conditions and with a 
trellis to support it, the plant will go to 12 ft. Starts later. The narrow twisted 
segments of the flower opens greenish yellow with outer half dull red. As the 
flower develops the yellow clears, the red brightens and later the entire flower 
becomes red. While superba is not as gorgeous as rothschildiana it is lovely, 
producing many more flowers that have character, strikingly unlike any other. 
75c. 
Milla biflora. This new introduction from Mexico belongs to Lily family 
but is quite different from the true Lilies. Called in Mexico Estrellitas or Little 
Stars. Two to seven showy white waxy flowers, two inches across, on a stem 
12 to 18 in. tall. A faint green stripe runs thru center of each petal on outside. 
Very attractive for cutting or in garden. Bloom from July to September. Plant 
as early as possible in Spring. In cold climates they must be dug and stored 
over winter. Easy culture. Special price 20c each. $1.7 5 per dozen. 
Galtouia candicans. Here is another fine bulb belonging! to the Lily family 
though only slightly resembling the genus Lilium. Often called Summer Hya¬ 
cinth. The 4 ft. strong erect stem carries a receme of 20 or more large, pure 
white, bell-shaped flowers. Very effective in groups. Culture very easy. In cold 
climates they must be dug in fall and stored. Plant very early. 15c ea. Per 
doz. $1.50. 
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