31 LILIES FROM SEED 
Nothing very difficult about growing Lilies from seed, 
providing the directions on cultural leaflets sent out with 
each lot of seeds, are followed. Of course, it must be 
realized that seeds of some Lilies sprout quickly, while 
others need much more time to germinate, but patience 
costs little, and will be rewarded. Those inexperienced had 
best start with the kinds marked “e.” 
See end of Lilium list for prices on seeds of kinds not 
found in regular position. We regret that lack of space 
prevents descriptions of all, but we have good fresh 
seeds available of those that are priced only, and there are 
some mighty fine species among them. 
LILIUM AMABILE—cbyt(2)30. Friendly Lily, and it’s a 
pleasant friend. Recurved blossoms, grenadine, marked 
chocolate. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 40c. 
LILIUM AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM—cbaty(3)60. Great 
Gold-banded Lily. Giant flowers of purest white, with thick 
gold-band embossment on each petal. Rich fragrance. This 
is the finest form, larger flowers and heavier texture than 
in the type. Seedling stock, being healthy, is particularly 
persistent. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 30c; Yt oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.75. 
LILIUM BROWNI COLCHESTERI—Seed offered was col¬ 
lected for me in central China. I believe it is true, but 
this year can offer it only “as is” and without recourse. 0 
seeds for 25c. 
LILIUM CALLOSUM — ercbkt(3)38. Spire-stems carrying 
many rather small flowers of an odd shade of tawny cin¬ 
nabar, with tones of apricot. We like this Lily very much. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
LILIUM CATESBAEI—bstaty(3)25. Brilliant scarlet, 
petals yellow at base, flowers upfacing. A species as bril¬ 
liantly showy as it is rare. Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c. 
LILIUM CENTIFOLIUM—by(3)84. A magnificent species. 
7 seeds for 25c; 32 seeds for $1.00. 
LILIUM CERNUUM—eerkt (2)25. Lilac Lily. Nodding re¬ 
flexed blossoms of most dainty, alluring lilac pink. No 
other Lily has just this coloring, and there is a sweet 
fragrance. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 35c. 
LILIUM COLCHICUM (MONADELPHUM) — cby(2)50. 
Splendid large flowers of buttercup yellow. Fragrant. 
From the Caucasus. Pkt. 20c. 
LILIUM CONCOLOR—erckt(2)20. Red Star Lily. Up- 
facing star-pointed flowers of vivid vermilion. Easy and 
quick, as well as very beautiful. This, and L. cernuum, 
are particularly good for the rock garden, but also for 
the border. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.85. 
(One-season little seedling bulbs, mostly ready to bloom, 10 
for 40c ; 25 for 85c ; 100 for $3.25. Delivery during months 
of October, November, March and April only.) 
LILIUM CROCEUM—cby(2)36. The Orange Lily, a 
splendid species, with upstanding chalices of radiant, 
glowing orange brightness. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 40c. 
LILIUM THE CROW HYBRIDS—ecbkt(2-3) 60. For many 
years the late Prof. J. W. Crow, of Ontario, worked with 
hybrids of Liliums Sargentiae, sulphureum and regale, cross¬ 
ing and recrossing until the characteristics of all three 
species were intermingled and blended in new and delightful 
combinations. Seedlings of this strain vary wonderfully in 
height, season, color and habit. White, cream, pale yellow, 
brown and rose appear in happy tintings and shadings. 12 
seeds for 20c; 40 seeds for 50c; 100 for $1.00; 500 for 
$4.00. 
LILIUM DAVIDI—ecbltkt(3)40. Charmingly recurved flow¬ 
ers of a shade between apricot and cinnabar, with black 
dottings and orange reflations. Graceful and hardy. 
Recommended. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 40c. 
LILIUM DAVMOTTIAE — ecbkt(3)50. Fine hybrid of 
Liliums Davidi and Wilmottiae, coloring very like the last, 
but sturdy form and carriage of Davidi. 10 seeds for 25c. 
LILIUM DAVURICUM—ecbkt (2-3)30. Candlestick Lily. In 
our nursery planting, from which this seed was saved, 
there were blossom cups of soft yellow, apricot buff, tawny 
orange, scarlet and even maroon, with diverse and attractive 
blendings. This is an easy and sure species. Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM FORMOSANUM ROSE-TINTED—*ecbkt(w) (3)50. 
Formerly listed as L. philippinense formosanum. With me, 
seed sown in open ground seed beds in March usually pro¬ 
duces a few bulbs that will give flowers by late September 
or October, and almost without exception all seedling bulbs 
will flower freely the next summer. If grown in pots, will 
often bloom (from new off-sets) two or three times a year. 
In open ground, survives Maine winters. Flowers are long 
trumpets of snowy whiteness, but with delightful rose suf¬ 
fusions on reverse. Illustrated, page 38. Pkt. 10c; % oz - 
25c; Yt oz. 40c; 1 oz. $1.50. (Little one-season bulbs, ready 
to bloom, 10 for 40c; 25 for 85c; 100 for $3.25. Delivery 
only during months of Oct., Nov., March and April.) 
LILIUM FORMOSANUM PURE WHITE—Like the above 
strain in every way, save that the blossom trumpets are 
of an exquisite pearly whiteness, without color suffusion. Al¬ 
ways, though, a certain percentage of seedlings will show 
rose tintings, no matter how carefully selected the strain. 
Personally, I like the rose form better than the white, any¬ 
way. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 40c; Yt oz. 75c; 1 oz. $2.50. 
LILIUM FORMOSANUM SPECIAL SELECTION—In this 
re-selection of Lilium formosanum white it is claimed that 
all tendency to throw occasional rose-tinted flowers has 
been eliminated. Our own stock will flower this season, 
but until it does, we offer the strain only on statement of 
the originator. We believe him to be dependable. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM FORMOSANUM PRICE’S VARIETY—*ecbh(3)25. 
An altogether distinct alpine race that comes true from 
seed. Flowers much like Lilium formosanum rose-tinted, 
fully as large, but plants are much dwarfer. It comes into 
bloom earlier in the season, so quickly, indeed, from spring- 
sown seed, that sometimes it is treated as an annual. Win¬ 
ter-hardy. Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM—stmy(3)120. A noble Himalayan 
Lily. Marvelous spikes of down-hanging white trumpets, 
above heart-shaped leaves. Rather slow germinating. Pkt. 
15c; Yt oz. 90c. 
LILIUM GOLDEN GLEAM—ecrbkt(2)36. A most beauti¬ 
ful Lily, claimed to be a hybrid of Tenuifolium and Mar- 
tagon album. Richest honey orange with waxen sheen. 
Pkt. 20c. 
LILIUM GRAYI—bsty(3)30. This rarest of eastern Lilies 
is assuredly, also, the most brightly colored of them, and 
perhaps of all Lilies. It is a scarlet of high intensity, 
flamed a bit with orange, and dotted with ruddy brown. 
The flowers are open-segmented nodding bells, carried most 
gracefully on slender stems. Pkt. 20c. 
LILIUM HENRYI—ecbkt(3-4)50. A graceful Lily of late 
summer, the willowy arching stems loaded with recurved 
brittle blossoms of deepest golden amber. A dependable 
and long-lived species, thriving in sun or shade. Excellent 
in hardy border. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 40c; Yt oz. 75c; 1 oz. 
$2.75. (Bulbs, full blooming size, each 30c; 3 for 85c; 
10 for $2.50. Delivery during Oct., Nov., March and April 
only.) 
LILIUM HUMBOLDTI BLOOMERIANUM—cy(3)60. An 
excellent Lily with orange blossoms, dotted rosy purple. 
Recommended. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 35c; Yt oz. 60c. 
LILIUM HUMBOLDTI MAGNIFICUM—cy(3)60. Splendid 
showy Lily, with orange blossoms, purple spotted. Each 
spot is surrounded by a crimson ring. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM HYB. LILLIAN CUMMINGS—ecbkt(3) 35. Re¬ 
flexed flowers that stand oddly out from the stem in a hori¬ 
zontal position. Coloring is a good rich red, with darker 
dottings. Hybrid of Davuricum and Wilmottiae. 10 seeds 
for 25c. 
LILIUM JAPONICUM—cby(w) (2-3)30. Sweetly scented 
trumpets of delightful soft pink, but seedlings vary charm¬ 
ingly from palest blush to rosy carmine. Hardy in well- 
drained soils, with some winter mulching, or it is highly 
satisfactory grown in pots. A very lovely Lily. Pkt. 15c; 
Ys oz. 50c; Yt oz. 90c. 
LILIUM KAMTSCHATKENSE—ry(2)15. The Black Lily. 
Whorls of velvety black bells with purple reflections. Likes 
stony soil. Sometimes classed as a Fritillary. Pkt. 15c; 
rg oz. 40c. 
LILIUM KELLOGGI—cbsty(3)48. The pretty flowers open 
pale pink, but deepen to lilac. Carries the fragrance 
of Clematis. Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM TAKESIMA—ecbltkt(2)36. Per¬ 
haps finest and hardiest form of the Easter Lily. Snow 
white trumpets, delightfully fragrant. Much grown as a 
pot Lily, since it forces wonderfully, but it is of very rea¬ 
sonable hardiness in the garden, too. It needs no winter 
protection at Philadelphia, and as far north as Boston, 
at least, it seems to be safe if planted deeply and pro¬ 
tected with straw. Sure to bloom in one year from seed. 
Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM LOWI (Bakerianum) — cathtw(3)36. Graceful 
pendulous creamy bells, spotted rich purple. Fragrant. Pot 
plant north. Pkt. 25c. 
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