LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
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, $1.25 each, $12.50 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. October-December delivery. 
L. CANADENSE FLAVUM 
L. Canadense (Eastern North America). One of the most widely distributed of 
our native lilies and likewise one of the best. Graceful bell-shaped flowers 
are produced in early July on tall stems. The blooms are generally yellow 
spotted chocolate. A distinct red form is more rare than the type. Best in 
partial shade and light woodland soil. Height 2 to 5 feet. Plant 6 to 8 
inches deep. October-November delivery. 
Flavum, the golden yellow type. 30c each, $3.00 dozen, $22.00 per 100. 
Rubrum, the orange red form. 40c each, $4.00 dozen, $30.00 per 100. 
L. Catesbaei (Southeastern United States). This lily is a rather rare native species 
carrying erect, cup-shaped flowers somewhat similar to L. Philadelphicum. 
The blooms, scarlet and yellow boldly spotted brown, are borne singly on 
stems 1 to 2 feet in height. An attractive plant but unfortunately not hardy 
in our northern states, where it is best treated as a cool greenhouse subject. 
Being a true swamp lily, the bulbs should never be allowed to dry out. 
Plant 2 to 3 inches deep in a partly shaded lgcation and a soil abundant in 
peat. Handled in pots in a greenhouse the plants are practically evergreen. 
July flowering. Bulbs of this lily are never large. First size bulbs, 50c each, 
$5.00 dozen. October delivery. 
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