LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
L. Bolanderi (Oregon and California). A rare native species growing from 1 to 3 
feet tall which carries, on slender stems, bell-shaped flowers varying from 
a brick red to a rich wine red. Best in partial shade and a well drained soil 
abundant in leaf mold. Bulbs of this lily are never large. Blooming period, 
July. Plant 5-6 inches deep. Flowering size bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
October-November delivery. 
L. BROWNII 
L. Brownii (China). This, the true L. Brownii, is undoubtedly one of the finest 
trumpet lilies we offer. The flowers have considerably more substance than 
other lilies of its type and the entire plant takes on an appearance of classic 
gracefulness. The large trumpets are marble white, stained purple on the 
exterior. The anthers are chocolate brown. Fragrant. Plant in sun or par¬ 
tial shade at least 8 inches deep. Be certain of good drainage. Height 3 to 
4 feet. July flowering. Specially selected large bulbs, $1.50 each, $15.00 
dozen. October-December delivery. 
L. Bulbiferum (Europe). One of the oldest cultivated species, the true form of 
which is becoming scarce. Often confused with Lilium Umbellatum, but 
carrying bulbils in the axils of the leaves. An extremely hardy and easily 
grown lily. Bears large upright flowers of an orange red. Plant 6 inches 
deep in sun or partial shade. Height 2-3 feet. June flowering. Selected 
bulbs, 35c each. $3.50 dozen. October-December delivery. 
L. Catesbaei (Southeastern United States). This lily is a rather rare native species 
carrying erect, cup-shaped flowers somewhat similar to L. Philadelphicum. 
The blooms, scarlet and yellow boldly spotted brown, are borne singly on 
stems 1 to 2 feet in height. An attractive plant but unfortunately not hardy 
in our northern states, where it is best treated as a cool greenhouse subject. 
Being a true swamp lily, the bulbs should never be allowed to dry out. 
Plant 2 to 3 inches deep in a partly shaded location and a soil abundant in 
peat. Handled in pots in a greenhouse the plants are practically evergreen. 
July flowering. Bulbs of this lily are never large. First size bulbs, 50c each. 
$5.00 dozen. October delivery. 
L. Canadense (Eastern North America). One of the most widely distributed of 
our native lilies and likewise one of the best. Graceful bell-shaped flowers 
are produced in early July on tall stems. The blooms are generally yellow 
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