Lilies, unlike Tulip bulbs, are not all grown in one locality under one 
and the same conditions, but are gathered together from many foreign 
countries. All ripen at different times of the year; therefore, orders for 
Lilies cannot always be filled at one time. The requirements of Lilies 
vary with each variety. W'e have a booklet on their culture, which will 
be sent to you upon receipt of 25c. 
Because of the lack of knowledge and the carelessness of many 
planters, we do not guarantee Lilies to grow. We do, however, guar¬ 
antee to supply you bulbs in good condition and will replace without 
charge any damaged bulbs, immediately upon hearing from you. 
*Auratuni (Gold-Banded Lily). (Imported Stock.) 
Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers ore 
composed of 6 petols of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded with 
chocolate-crimson spots and striped through the center a golden yellow. 
3 to 5 feet. July to September. (Color illustration, poge 33.) 
Large bulbs. 9 to 11 in. circum. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Mam. bulbs. 11 to 13 in. circum. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00,100 $40.00 
*Auratum platyphyllum (Imported Stock.) 
Also colled "Mocranthum." This is a robust growing form; the stem is 
stouter and attains a greater height; the leaves are much broader; 
enormous flowers, white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the choicest 
of all. 
Large bulbs. 9 to 11 in. circum. Each 50c Doz. $4.75, 100 $35.00 
Mam. bulbs. 11 to 13 in. circum. Each 65c, Doz. $6.50, 100 $50.00 
*Batemanniae Each 35c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Clear, glowing apricot flowers, from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, on stems 
about 3 feet high, borne from 4 to 6 in a terminal umbel or cluster; free 
of spots. Is at its best early in August. 
*Browni Each 65c, Doz. $6.50, 100 $50.00 
One of the finest ond most sotisfoctory Lilies. The flower stem is 3 to 
4 feet tall, is tinged with reddish brown, and the foliage is long, narrow, 
gracefully curved, and of o deep green tint. The trumpet-shop>ed flowers 
are large, well-formed, and of great substance, lasting a long time when 
cut. These massive, deliciously fragront flowers open pole y^low, fading 
to a creamy white of great purity. The outside of the trumpet is 
streaked with brown. June-July flowering. 
*CaroIini’anum Each 35c, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A showy Lily with slender stems, bearing reflexed, orange-red flowers, 
spotted maroon. Requires a well drained situation. July and August. 
Height 2 to 3 feet. 
*Canadensc Each 20c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $15.00 
Brood, funnel-shaped, drooping flowers, varying from yellow to orange; 
spotted inside; graceful and pretty. Fine among Azaleas, in damp peat 
beds, or leaf mold. Excellent tor naturalizing. June-July flowering. 
*Canadense flavum Each 25c, Doz. $2.75, 100 $20.00 
Brood, funnel-shaped, drooping flowers on longish stalks about 3 feet 
high. Almost bell-shaped with ends of the petals only very slightly turned 
back, (solden yellow, handsomely spotted inside. June-July flowering. 
*Croceum (Irish Orangeman Lily) Each 50c, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Bright orange flowers are carried uprighf; very hardy, thriving in ony 
soil in a sunny garden border or among shrubs in half shade. Is ot its 
best toward the end of June ond early July. It grows os well in a city plot 
as in a country garden, while its leaves show by their deep green color, 
and the whole plant by its robust heolth and vigor, how little it worries 
about conditions. 
♦Davuricum. (See Umbellatum.) 
'•'Elegans, Mixed Colors Each 25c, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
The number of forms and varieties is legion, varying in color from pale 
lemon-yellow to rich orange-brown, various tints of orange to almost 
red and from soft apricot to nearly crimson; vorying also in flowering 
season. A planting through Funkia or Heuchero is most effective. June- 
July flowering. 
*Elegans atrosanguineum Each 25c, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Flowers of a rich dark coppery crimson with purple-black spots at base 
of petals. Attractive. 1 foot. 
*Elegans, Orange Queen Each 25c, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Very handsome, producing in July, lorge oronge-colored flowers with 
smoll, black spot^' o strong, robust grower; very decorative in pots or 
borders. Height 15 to 18 inches. 
♦Grayi Each 40c, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Beautiful, sotisfactory Lily to grow in damp, peaty soil; thimble-shaped 
flower of rich red, spotted with maroon. Culture quite easy. July flower¬ 
ing. 
♦Hansoni Each 50c, Doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00 
Most desirable, not particular in its cultural requirements and extremely 
handsome in flower; does well in light loam. Plant among low plants to 
protect young shoots, this being one of the earliest Lilies to appear in 
the spring. Does as well in thin woodland as it does in the border. Height 
4 to 5 feet, carrying blossoms 2 inches ocross, regularly reflexed, the 
petals being of a bright orange-yellow, spotted more or less with brown; 
of a waxy texture. June flowering. (Color illustration, page 28.) 
*Henryi Each 40c, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
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 
established, and bearing more than 20 flowers of a rich, deep orange- 
yellow. Fine foliage. Does well in both light and heavy loam. August- 
September flowering. (Color illustration, page 33.) 
Humboldt! magnificum Each 65c, Doz. $6.50, 100 $50.00 
Erect stem, with whorls of leoves. Numerous drooping flowers borne in 
loose, triangular clusters of brilliant golden yellow, spotted with purple 
on the reflexed petals. It produces a splendid flowering plant; 5 feet 
high. 
*Japonicum Each 40c, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
This is one of the few "pink" Lilies of our gardens, and a very lovely 
thing it is. The flowers are carried horizontally on stems 3 feet high. 
Somewhat capricious in its requirements. The funnel-shaped, finely 
formed flowers are 6 inches or more long, and as much across, of a 
beautiful clear pink often shaded blush. June-July flowering. 
Healthy American-Grown 
AURATUM LILIES 
W e take pleasure in offering a fine healthy lot of home-grown 
bulbs from seed. The bulbs we offer have bloomed in the nursery 
and are definitely superior to the imported stock. While the bulbs 
are not as large, they produce an unusual amount of giant flowers 
and the plants are healthy and vigorous. We supply them with 
their roots intact. They continue making roots immediately after 
planting. The bulbs are sent to you in late September until the 
end of November, but cannot be furnished at any other time. 
Clean home-grown bulbs, 5 to 6 inches Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Clean home-grown bulbs, 6 to 7 inches Each $0.60, Doz. $6.00 
Clean home-grown bulbs, 7 to 8 inches Each $0.80, Doz. $8.00 
Home-Grown Lilium Auratum 
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