LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
L. Maritimum (California). A beautiful native species which is best grown in a 
moist woodland situation in partial shade. The flowers are bell shaped and 
deep crimson in color spotted maroon. A dainty though capricious plant 
with which cultural care is essential. Plant 4 inches deep in well drained 
soil abundant in leaf mold and supply with adequate moisture during the 
growing season. Height 1 V 2 to 3 feet. July flowering. Selected flowering 
bulbs, 75c each, $7.50 dozen. October-November delivery. 
L. Maximowiczii (Japan). An absolutely hardy, late blooming lily somewhat 
resembling Tigrinum but of rather more slender growth. Well grown plants 
carry ten or more orange red reflexed flowers with dark mahogany spots. 
At its best in a partly shaded spot and a soil abundant in peat. Does not 
produce a large bulb. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Height 4 to 6 feet. Bloom¬ 
ing period, August-September. 30c each. $3.00 dozen, $22.00 per 100. 
October-December delivery. 
L. Maxwill (Hybrid). An exceptionally fine hybrid lily, considered by many as 
the most outstanding introduction of recent years. As indicated by its name, 
the plant is a cross of L. Willmottiae and L. Maximowiczii and fortunately 
carries most of the desirable qualities of both lilies. The foliage is similar to 
L. Willmottiae but the flowers are larger and of a more brilliant orange red. 
The stem is stiff as with L. Maximowiczii and rises to a height of from 5 to 6 
feet, bearing up to 20 blooms. L. Maxwill is endowed with an extremely 
robust constitution and will establish readily under ordinary garden culture. 
Plant 6 to 8 inches deep in sun or partial shade and in a well drained posi¬ 
tion. July flowering. Flowering bulbs, 60c each, $6.00 dozen. Large bulbs, 
$1.00 each, $10.00 dozen. October-December delivery. 
L. Medeoloides (Japan). A delightful little rock garden lily often called the 
"Wheel Lily of Japan" due to the single whorl of leaves appearing about 
half way up the stem. The flowers are of the Martagon type varying in 
color from apricot to scarlet with black spots, although some of the flowers 
may be unspotted. Quite hardy and easily grown in a partly shaded situa¬ 
tion. The plant rarely exceeds 18 inches in height. Plant 3 to 5 inches deep 
in soil containing an abundance of leaf mold and with good drainage. 
Blooming period, June-July. Flowering size bulbs, 50c each, $5.00 dozen. 
October-December delivery. 
L. Michauxii (Syn. L. Carolinianum) (Southeastern United States). A native lily 
somewhat similar to L. Superbum. It is often called the southern swamp 
lily. Not as hardy as many of our other natives but satisfactory in a sunny 
protected position. The flowers are bright orange and fragrant. Height P /2 
to 3 feet. Plant 5 inches deep. Blooming period, late July. First size bulbs, 
40c each, $4.00 dozen. October-November delivery. 
L. Nepalense (Nepal). A rare Himalayan lily resembling L. Ochraceum in some 
respects but in others being quite distinct. The flowers are more funnel 
shaped than L. Ochraceum and the foliage is broader. The blooms are green¬ 
ish yellow and the throat is heavily stained dark purple. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Although of doubtful hardiness in the extreme north, where it is best grown 
as a greenhouse plant, L. Nepalense will succeed outdoors in sections which 
are not visited by heavy freezing. July flowering. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep 
in part shade with sharp drainage. Flowering bulbs, $2.00 each, $20.00 
dozen. October-December delivery. 
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