AUGUST-FLOWERING LILIES 
AURATUM 
There is a lingering charm about the garden in Au¬ 
gust. One feels the sense of departing beauty and hurries 
to enjoy what color and fragrance kind summer has left 
in her flight. One of the best of all her legacies is 
“Auratum,” the golden rayed lily of Japan, which was 
discovered on the slopes of snow-capped Fujiyama, 
growing wild and untouched in all the glory of its beau¬ 
ty. There it grew in porous open soil, largely composed 
of volcanic detritus, overlaid by the deep carpet of 
woodland soil, so dear to all stem-rooting lilies. 
Given the necessary conditions of shelter (for ex¬ 
posure to cold wind invites disease) and of half shade, 
it can be grown in well prepared holes in other soils. 
AURATUM MACRANTHUM (Platyphyllum). This is 
the robust growing form; the stem is stout and attains a 
considerable height, the leaves are broad; the flowers are 
enormous, white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the 
choicest of all, and in our opinion, superior to the type. 
Extra heavy, selected bulbs, $1.00 each; $8.00 for 10; 
$77.50 per 100. Selected bulbs, $6.00 for 10; $57.50 
per 100. Smaller, but strong, flowering bulbs, $3.75 for 
10; $35.00 per 100. Every year we have a few enormous 
bulbs which we offer at $10.00 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
See illustration, page 74. 
AURATUM. (Wild Collected Bulbs.) While in so many 
gardens this fine lily does exceedingly well, even with a 
degree of permanency, in some gardens it seems capri¬ 
cious the first season and disappears thereafter complete¬ 
ly. To those of you who have had this experience we 
would suggest that you try the “Wild Collected” bulbs 
and plant them in deep, spent soil. These bulbs succeed 
remarkably well and produce good heads of flowers on 
strong spikes the first season after planting. They are 
collected in the mountain regions of Japan in their 
native habitat. We suggest the planting of these in close¬ 
ly set beds, the beds somewhat raised. This close plant¬ 
ing causes a natural shading of the young shoots. They 
may also be planted in closely set individual clumps. 
We offer these “Wild Collected” bulbs at $39.00 per 
100. Reservation for these should be made early. 
BATEMANNl/E. Clear, glowing apricot flowers, from 3 
to 4 inches in diameter, on stems about 3 feet high, bear¬ 
ing from 4 to 6 flowers in a terminal umbel or cluster; 
free of spots; is at its best early in August. $3.75 for 10; 
$35.00 per 100. 
HENRYI. A splendid garden plant, vigorous in its 
growth, failing very seldom. One of the best border 
lilies, reaching over 8 feet and more in height when es¬ 
tablished, and bearing more than twenty flowers of a 
rich, deep, orange-yellow. Fine foliage. Does well in 
both light and heavy loam, but prefers soil with a mix¬ 
ture of peat. Plant very deep, 10 inches. A partially 
shaded place, sheltered from high winds, suits it best. It 
is a beautiful lily. Stem-roots; late fall or early spring 
planting. August-September flowering. Extra selected 
bulbs, $1.25 each; $10.00 for 10; $97.50 for 100. Se¬ 
lected bulbs, $5.75 for 10; $55.00 per 100. Smaller, but 
strong, flowering bulbs, $3.75 for 10; $35.00 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM 
Originally a native of Korea, it is deservedly one of 
the greatest favorites as a border plant, of daring as well 
as beautiful form. The petals are well rolled back and 
are handsomely spotted, often branded with distinct 
color. The style is thrown out in a curved line of much 
grace and strength. The stamens boldly diverge from it. 
The anthers are conspicuous for their size, color and 
extremely delicate poise. Must be planted deeply be¬ 
cause it forms an unusually strong mass of stem roots. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KRv^TZERI. The true variety as 
offered by us is very scarce. Beautiful snow-white flowers 
with a golden green stripe through the center of each 
petal, and anthers of a coppery tint. Alike in the form 
of the flower and in the way of growing, this lily is one 
of the most beautiful. August-September flowering. 
Extra selected bulbs, $9.00 for 10; $87.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM. This form is distinct 
from the “Krastzeri.” Flowers are large, of the purest 
white, with beautiful golden yellow anthers. Stem-roots. 
August-September flowering. Available for planting in 
late November or early spring. Extra selected bulbs, 
$8.00 for 10; $19.00 for case of 25; $36.00 for case of 
50; $70.00 per 100. Selected, high quality bulbs, $4.75 
for 10; $45.00 per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, 
$30.00 per 100. Every year we have a few enormous 
bulbs, which we offer at $10.00 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Rich ruby-carmine, mar¬ 
gined white; stout of substance and broad of petal. Im¬ 
proved “Rubrum.” This variety stands out prominently 
on account of its vigorous growth as well as the size and 
depth of coloring of the blooms. Stem-roots, August- 
September flowering. Available for planting in late 
November or early spring. Special stock, $8.00 for 10; 
$20.00 for case of 25; $38.00 for case of 50; $75.00 for 
case of 100. Selected, high quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; 
$45.00 per 100. A smaller, high quality bulb, $30.00 
per 100. Every year we have a few enormous bulbs, 
which we offer at $10.00 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. The delicate beauty of the 
lighter colored flowers makes this variety most desirable. 
Deep carmine-crimson, intensified by a narrow margin 
of white. Stem-roots, August-September flowering. 
Special stock, $8.00 for 10; $20.00 for case of 25; 
$38.00 for case of 50; $75.00 for case of 100. Selected, 
high quality bulbs, $4.75 for 10; $45.00 per 100. A 
smaller, high quality bulb, $30.00 for 100. Every year 
we have a few enormous bulbs, which we offer at $10.00 
for 10; $97.50 per 100. See illustration, page 73. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest form of Tiger lily 
with the richest color. The large, shapely flowers are of 
a rich, dark, salmon-orange spotted with glossy black. 
This lily is very robust in habit and of easy culture. 
Stem-roots; late fall or early spring planting. 10 inches 
deep; August-September flowering. Extra selected bulbs, 
$4.00 for 10; $37.50 per 100. A smaller, good, flowering 
bulb, $2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100. 
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