LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
Iris Reticulata. A very early flowering bulbous iris which is an excellent 
plant for a well drained location in a rockery or terrace. The fragrant flowers 
are deep purple with a golden blotch, in form much like a miniature Dutch 
Iris, and are carried on 6 inch stems. May also be grown as a pot plant using 
6 to 8 bulbs to a 5 inch pot. Plant 3 inches deep. August-October delivery. 
15c each. $1.50 dozen. 
Ixiolirion Ledebourii. An introduction from Central and Western Asia which 
blooms toward the end of May. The stems are 12 to 15 inches tall and bear 
umbels of deep blue tubular flowers. Excellent for cutting. Plant 3 to 4 inches 
deep during September or October in a sunny well drained location. 10c each, 
SI.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
Notholirion Thompsonianum (North-West Himalaya). This bulb was for many 
years offered as Lilium Thompsonianum or Lilium Roseum, but as the bulbs 
differ greatly from the true lilies, it has recently been placed in a different 
classification. The flowers are funnel shaped and rose or lilac in color, 
carried on 2 to 3 foot stems. This is the easiest of the Notholirions to estab¬ 
lish. May flowering. Plant in a sunny, well drained location and 3 to 4 inches 
deep. Produces top growth very early in the year which should have some 
protection during late winter and early spring. 35c each, $3.50 dozen. 
Scilla Campanulata (Spanish Squill). One of the most attractive May flower¬ 
ing bulbs with erect flower spikes and numerous hyacinth-like flowers. Will 
grow and multiply in any location even under fir and pine trees where few plants 
succeed. Plant in fall 3-4 inches deep. Oregon grown stock of this wood hya¬ 
cinth in separate colors, blue, white or pink. Kindly specify color desired. 
50c dozen. $3.50 per 100. 
Tulip Clusiana. A beautiful species tulip, often referred to as the Lady or 
Candlestick Tulip. The outer petals of these dainty flowers are cherry red, 
the inner petals creamy white with violet base. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep in 
full sun and a light well drained soil. Flowers in late April. Height 8 to 12 
inches. 10c each, $1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
LILIES FROM SEED 
Many lilies may be successfully grown from seed sown outdoors in well 
prepared beds. However, it is quicker and easier, especially with small lots, 
if the seed is sown in flats or ground beds in a cool greenhouse or frame. The 
easy germinating species are best sown in early spring and the slower kinds in 
the summer or early fall for germination the following spring. These slower 
sorts require a period of warmth followed by a period of cold before top growth 
will appear. Provide shade during the summer by the use of lath covers 
which may replace the cold frame sash during the summer months. One-half 
inch is sufficiently deep to sow the seed when protection is offered from heavy 
rains. 
Seedlings of the easy kinds are best transplanted into nursery rows the 
spring following germination while those of the slow germinators should re¬ 
main in the seed bed two years before transplanting. Seedlings may also be 
grown on in pots or plant bands in a greenhouse or frame. This method is 
desirable when handling the more tender sorts or those which, due to their 
rarity, should be given special attention. A light mulch of peat moss spread 
over the seed bed after germination will assist in keeping the soil surface 
even moist. Use care in transplanting so that the delicate young roots are not 
broken. 
Subject to crop, we offer 1940 seed of the following species in liberal packets a? 
25 cents per packet—12 packets for $2.50 
Extra large packets. 50c each—12 for S5.00. 
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