Your order for these bulbs must be in our hands not later than 
October 1st. The bulbs will be delivered early November. 
Amabile Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $36.00 
An attractive species from Korea which has proved to be easy of culti¬ 
vation in this country. It bears as many as six vivid red Turk's Cap 
flowers spotted with black. Height 3 to 4 feet. June flowering. Stem¬ 
rooting. Plant 6 inches deep in well drained, gritty soil with leaf mold. 
Enjoys partial shade. 
Centifolium Each $2.00 
Found in a cabbage garden by the late Mr. Reginald Farrer, in his first 
expedition to China. In general appearance it resembles a huge Lilium 
Sulphureum with long, tubular, white flowers, colored and streaked 
externally with brown and flushed internally with yellow at the base of 
the trumpet. This is a giant among Lilies, and has proved quite hardy. 
Chalcedonicum Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet. Flowers in loose clusters, small but 
symmetrical in shape, with recurved petals; bright red and waxlike. 
Does splendidly in properly drained heavy soil and even in clay; should 
not be disturbed when once established. Often flowers very poorly the 
first season, but nothing is more lovely than a clump of this Lily in 
bloom when established. June-July flowering. 
Concolor Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
One of the best dwarf Lilies with erect, star-shaped flowers of deep 
scarlet with a few dark spots towards base of petals; will frequently 
produce three or more stems from one bulb. Suitable for rock gardens. 
July. 18 inches. 
Dalhansoni (Hybrid) Each $2.50 
Its long, beautifully formed spikes of glossy purple-brown flowers are 
very attractive; with the sun shining through them they take on a rich 
mahogany-red. This wonderful hybrid is very scarce. 
Davidi Each $1.00 
A fine Lily from Western China, yery graceful, with a tall, slender 
stem, strong and erect, and bearing up to twenty or more bright cin¬ 
nabar-red tiger-like flowers, copiously spotted with glossy black. It com¬ 
bines a very refined and elegant appearance with a splendid constitution 
and is one of the best summer-flowering Lilies we have. Height 5 to 7 
feet. Plant in either a sunny or partially shaded position. 
Fire King (Hybrid) Each $6.00 
This striking Lily was raised by Mr. J. E. H. Stooke, the well-known 
Lily hybridist, and received the Award of Merit at the R. H. S. Lily 
Show in 1934. The seed parent is a form of Lilium Umbellatum and the 
pollen parent of Lilium Willcrovidi. The name "Fire King" denotes the 
brilliancy of the flowers which have exceptional lasting qualities and 
will keep their color in sun and rain. 
George C. Creclman (Hybrid) Each $3.00, Doz. $30.00 
The long lasting flowers, which are very large, often measuring eight 
inches in length, carried in large numbers on strong, long stems, with 
fine foliage, resemble a Regale Lily of the best and truest type, with 
the bronzy tones more pronounced and a more intense yellow in the 
throat. It blooms two weeks after the Regale Lily; many flowers opening 
at one time. We have counted 35 perfect flowers and buds on a six- 
foot spike. Entirely free from ordinary diseases. Easiest of culture and 
one of the hardiest. 
Giganteum himalaicum Each $2.50 
The most majestic of Lilies, having stems 10 to 12 feet high when estab¬ 
lished, with large, handsome, heart-shaped leaves and from July to 
August bearing immense long, white, trumpet-shaped, sweetly scented 
flowers. Groups in woodland or wild gardens produce a grand effect. 
Must become established before flowering freely and thrives best in an 
abundance of leaf soil. 
Jankae Each $1.25 
An interesting and attractive species from Bulgaria. Its golden-yellow 
Turk's Cap flowers with brownish spots are made doubly attractive by 
the prominent brick-red anthers, similar in color to those of Lilium 
Testaceum. A choice and pleasing Lily, bearing 7 to 10 flowers on long 
stalks at the top of a sturdy stem. Will do in calcareous soils. Height 
3 feet. 
Kellogg! Each $1.00 
A rare and beautiful Lily, growing 2 to 3 feet high, bearing closely 
recurved "pink" flowers like those of the "Turk's Cap" Lily. Very 
graceful and fragrant. It succeeds best where the roots are shaded. 
Leichtlini Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25 j00 
A beautiful Japanese Lily with much the same habit as L. tigrinum or 
Tiger Lily, but the color is mostly pale yellow with dull red spots. Pre¬ 
fers a sandy loam. An excellent variety. July-August. 4 feet. 
Maxwill (Hybrid) Each $125, Doz. $12.50 
A new hybrid, beirig a cross between L. Leichtlini var. Maximowczi x L. 
Willmottiae. In its general habit and pyramidal inflorescence this 
hybrid is similar to L. Willmottiae, but the blooms ore lighter in color, 
the stamens are longer and the anthers are orange-red. The spike is 
toll and very strong, but gracefully slender, bearing as many as 30 or 
more large recurving flowers. Height 6 to 7 feet. Comes into flowe." in 
late July. A splendid Lily acclaimed by Lily specialists the world over. 
Free flowering and remarkably free from the ordinary Lily diseases. Of 
easiest culture. 
Monadelphum Szovitzianum Each $1.00 
A very beautiful form, with pale Straw-yellow flowers, usually spotted 
purplish black. Quite distinct, and probably the finest form in cultiya- 
tion. Unfortunately, it has become very scarce. 
Parda-Boldti (Hybrid) Each $1.00 
A strong growing Lily with showy recurved flowers of brilliant orange 
with large violet spots; selected as a hybrid of outstanding merit, and 
carrying the good points of both Lilium Pardalinum and Lilium Hum- 
boldti. This Lily will be in great demand when better known, as its 
constitution appears to be stronger than that of Lilium Humboldti. It 
does well in a partially shady position. Height 4 to 5 feet. 
Parryi Each $1.50 
Distinct and beautiful; grows from 4 to 6 feet high and the slender 
stems bear several funnel-shaped flowers of soft yellow, with con¬ 
spicuous brown anthers, delicately fragrant. A partially shady place, 
sheltered from winds, with well-drained, peaty soil suit it well; easily 
cultivated but not a strong grower. 
Pomponium Each $1.00 
Its brilliant Turk's Cap flowers of sealing-wax-red remind one of the 
stronger growing Lilium Chalcedonicum. If anything, it is a more choice 
plant, and flowers six to eight weeks earlier. One of the most delightful 
and elegant Lilies we know. Will grow in almost any soil, but is best in 
a good stiff loam. A very early Lily. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Pyrenaicum aureum Each $1.00, Doz. $9J00 
The Yellow Turk's Cap Lily, which is of easy culture. The flowers are 
greenish yellow, spotted brown, with red anthers. June flowering. Height 
2 to 3 feet. 
Sargentiae Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
The flowers are funnel-shaped, milk-white internally with yellow throat, 
deep reddish brown externally; delightfully fragront on 4-foot stem. 
July or early August flowering. 
Scottiae (Hybrid) Each $3.00 
An interesting new hybrid, being a cross between Lilium Willmottiae 
x Lilium Thunt>ergianum, Mahogany. Sturdy and erect in habit and 
growth with dark, glossy foliage, it bears in a rather close raceme up to 
ten to twelve semi-pendulous, recurving flowers about 4 inches ocross. 
Deep orange-red, shading to orange and thinly spotted with brown at 
the center. Height up to 3 feet. Considered by experts as one of the 
best of the new hybrid Lilies. 
Sulphureum Each $1.50 
One of the most beautiful Lilies ever introduced. Discovered by W. Boxall 
and flowered in England as far back as 1889, it has never been im¬ 
ported in quantity until recent years. Perhaps best considered half- 
hardy, although in many parts of the country it is growing well in the 
open. It is probably the longest trumpet-shaped Lily in cultivation. 
We have measured buds just before opening, 1 I inches long. The flow¬ 
ers are pleasingly fragrant, pale sulphur-yellow, deepening at the throat. 
Outside shaded reddish brown, usually two to three on a stem. 
Willmottiae Each $0.50, Doz. $5.25, 100 $40.00 
A tall, graceful Lily with slender foliage. Produces 15 to 20 flowers of 
a yivid orange-red, with recurved petals and numerous small brown 
spots. A very lovely variety, adapted for the garden but will need stak¬ 
ing. July and August. 4 to 5 feet. Largest bulbs. 
BACKHOUSE HYBRIDS 
The hybrid Lilies raised by Ihe late Mrs. Backhouse, of Sutton Court, Here¬ 
ford, are the result of systematic hybridizing, and contain some very strong 
growing Lilies of exceptional merit and beauty; partial shady position prefer¬ 
able, or in association with shrubs. Will stand lime. Height 5 to 6 feet. 
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse Each $4.00 
Orange-yellow, lightly spotted purple; strong .growing. Similar to Lilium 
Hansoni. 
Backhouse Hybrids Each $3.00 
Unnamed forms. 
'^wo .lilies for ^rowina in ike Qreenkouse 
These are usually grown for specimens in pots for exhibition and 
decoration. Each bulb should produce from 12 to 18 flowers. 
The short time required to bring these peerless Lilies into flower 
renders them invaluable. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, pure 
*Longiflorum Harris! (Bermuda Easter Lily) 
Extra bulbs. 7 to 9 inch circum. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00, 100 $27.50 
This is the most popular size to grow as pot plants for decoration and 
equally as valuable for cutting. Bulbs should produce from 8 to 12 
flowers. 
Mammoth bulbs. 9 to 11 inch circumference. 
Each $0.50, Doz. $5.25, 100 $40.00 
These usually grown for specimens in pots for exhibition and decora¬ 
tion. Each bulb should produce from 1 2 to 18 flowers. For shipment in 
September and October. 
toaxy white, and if cut when partially open can be kept for 2 weeks, 
if desired. A succession of bloom can be kept throughout the winter 
by bringing a few pots of bulbs from cold frames at intervals. Bloom¬ 
ing plants in pots are suitable for Easter offerings and presents. Bulbs 
ready for shipment—August to December. 
*Longiflorum giganteum (Japan Easter Lily) 
Extra bulbs. 9-10 inch. Each $0.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $30.00 
This Japanese type is highly thought of for late winter and Easter 
forcing—though the bulbs of this variety are often carried over in cold 
storage to be brought into bloom at any desired time the succeeding 
year. The plant is of sturdy, stocky growth, with black marked stems. 
The flowers, of purest white, are the largest of the Longiflorums. For 
shipment—October to December. 
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