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Bulbs for Fall, 1 939 
THOMAS J. GREY CO. 
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If by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight, 5 lbs. per doz. 
Bulbs should be potted in a rich soil, using 3J/2' to 6-inch pots, ac- 
cording to the size of the bulb, and the pots plunged in a cold frame, 
or kept in a cool place, to get a strong root growth. When well rooted 
and started 6 or 8 inches they should be shifted into larger pots to 
bloom, setting the bulbs considerably deeper. A suitable compost is 
equal parts of turfy loam, leaf mold, rotted cow manure and sand. Bulbs 
should be potted as soon as received. 
CANDIDUM - Madonna Lily 
(Arrive in September) 
Jumbo Northern Grown. These are of the large-flowered, pure white, 
thick-petaled variety and grown for us in the north of France. Ex' 
cellent for forcing and superior as a garden Lily. Southern grown 
bulbs should be avoided, as they are thin-petaled and badly diseased. 
Each 55c, doz. #5.50, 100 #42.00. 
Extra large. Doz. #3.75, 100 #28.00. 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM 
(Arrive in October) 
The latest type of all the Longiflorum Lilies and the one most ex' 
tensively used for Easter flowering. They are of stocky growth with 
dark stems and are unusually free from disease. The flowers are of the 
largest size and purest white. This variety is carried in cold storage foi 
blooming at any desired time throughout the season. 
Large Bulbs. 8 to 9 in. Each 40c., doz. #3.75, 100 #30.00. 
Extra Large Bulbs. 10 to 11 in. Each 55c, doz. #5.50, 100 #45.00. 
HARRISI - Bermuda Easter Lily 
(Arrive in July) 
Choice, thoroughly ripened stock from the best growers in Bermuda. 
Large Bulbs. 9 to 11 in circumference. Each 60c, doz. #6.50, 100 
#50.00. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Single crown. Each #1.00, doz. #10.00, 100 
#75.00. 
Lilium Candidum. Each 60c 
Lilium Henryi. Doz. $4.00 
LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM 
(Arrive in September) 
The type of the L. longiflorum which comes from the island of 
Formosa is becoming more popular every season. It is of strong, 
healthy growth, 2 to 3 feet high, with beautiful, white, trumpet' 
shaped Lilies about 6 inches long, and may be had in bloom from 
early December to Easter. 
Extra Large Bulbs. 9 to 10 in. Each 55c, doz. #5.50, 100 #40.00. 
Special Mammoth Bulbs. Single crown. Each 85c, doz. #9.00, 100 
#65.00. 
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These Are All Hardy Lilies 
With few exceptions they prefer a light, well-drained, loamy soil 
and partial shade. Deep planting is recommended, from 6 to 12 or 
more inches, according to variety, and a covering of leaves or some 
litter to prevent the frost reaching the bulbs, as it is absolutely neces¬ 
sary for their success that the bulb be protected from freezing and 
thawing. Some varieties are ready in August, and others not before 
November and December, and to insure the planting of the late 
arrivals the place should be covered to keep the frost out. 
AURATUM (Golden Rayed Lily of Japan). Large: pure white, 
with crimson spots and a gold band through 
center of each petal. 3 to 5 feet. July to 
October. 
Large Bulbs. Each 25c, doz. #2.75, 100 #20.00. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Doz. #5.00, 100 #40.00. 
CANADENSE FLAVUM. Bright yellow spotted 
with black. 2 to 3 ft. June and July. Each 
20c, doz. #2.00, 100 #15.00. 
HANSONI. Deep golden yellow flowers. July. 
Each 40c, doz. #4.00. 
HENRYI (Yellow Speciosum). Beautiful Lily 
from China. Rich apricot-yellow, reddish brown 
spots. 5 feet. July and August. Each 40c, 
doz. #4.00. 
KRAMERI. Beautiful, delicate pink. Fragrant, 
trumpet-shaped flowers. 3 feet. July and Au¬ 
gust. Each 35c, doz. #3.50, 100 #25.00. 
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