LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
when well established. Best planted in partial shade. Flowering period, 
June to July. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. Strong bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 dozen. 
L. Martagon (Europe). The true purple martagon lily, often referred to as the 
"Turks Cap". One of our oldest cultivated lilies and of easy culture in either 
sun or shade. Tall spikes carry numerous waxy light purple flowers which 
are spotted with deep purple. As with most European lilies, L. Martagon re¬ 
quires a year to establish itself. Height 3 to 5 feet. June to July flowering. 
Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. Selected large bulbs, 40c each. $4.00 dozen. 
$30.00 per 100. October-December delivery. 
L. MARTAGON VAR. CATTANIAE 
L. Martagon var. Cattaniae. A very dark form of L. Martagon the thick petaled 
flowers of which are a deep purple, almost black. This variety is very vig¬ 
orous growing somewhat taller than the type. A rare and striking plant. 
Flowering period June-July. Same culture as Martagon Album. Stock 
limited. Strong bulbs, $2.00 each, $20.00 dozen. 
L. Maritimum (California). A beautiful native species which is best grown in a 
moist woodland situation in partial shade. The flowers are bell shaped and 
deep crimson in color spotted maroon. A dainty though capricious plant 
with which cultural care is essential. Plant 4 inches deep in well drained 
soil abundant in leaf mold and supply with adequate moisture during the 
growing season. Height 1 V 2 to 3 feet. July flowering. Selected flowering 
bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. October-November delivery. 
L. Maximowiczii (Japan). An absolutely hardy, late blooming lily somewhat 
resembling Tigrinum but of rather more slender growth. Well grown plants 
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