LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
L. Tenuifolium (syn. L. Pumilum) (Siberia). One of our most popular small flowered 
lilies and fortunately one which is easily grown. The plants produce stpms 
up to 1 Vz feet high bearing as many as 20 dainty Martagon type blooms of 
a bright scarlet color. A fine lily for the rock garden or in the border asso¬ 
ciated with dwarf plants. Should be planted in a light sandy soil in full 
sun. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. June flowering. Flowering bulbs, 15c each, 
$1.50 dozen, $11.00 per 100. Large bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 dozen. $18.00 
per 100. September-December delivery. 
L. Tenuifolium Red Star. A variation from the type first introduced about five 
years ago. The flowers are similar in color to L. Tenuifolium but less re- 
flexed and with broader petals. May be a hybrid with L. Concolor. An 
attractive novelty which is entirely hardy and superior to the type for gar¬ 
den or cut flower use. Culture as for L. Tenuifolium. Flowering bulbs, 
25c each, $2.50 dozen, $18.00 per 100. 
L. TESTACEUM 
As reprinted in "Lilies for American Gardens"—By George L. Slate. 
L. Testaceum (Hybrid). This lily is commonly called the Nankeen lily and is one 
of the most outstanding hybrid lilies ever produced. Although of unknown 
origin, it is generally accepted to be a cross of L. Candidum x Chalcedoni- 
cum. The plant grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet and carries fragrant flowers 
of Nankeen yellow lightly flushed pale pink with bright red anthers. The 
flowers number up to 12 to a stem and are of a recurved turks cap type. 
As with L. Candidum, this lily should be planted early, September being 
the best month. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep in sun or partial shade. July 
flowering. Flowering size bulbs, $1.25 each, $12.50 dozen. Extra strong 
bulbs, $2.00 each, $20.00 dozen. 
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