

LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENH Gi 


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. Brocade (Hybrid). One of the most vigorous of the Martagon x Hansonii hybrid 
group produced by Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. On opening the martagon type 
flowers are light fuschia purple shading to light lemon yellow at the base 
with deep purple spois. As the flowers age they become light orange yel- 
low and the purple coloring recedes to the tips. Very hardy and disease 
resistant. Height, 4 to 5 feet. Plant six inches deep in partial shade. June- 
July flowering. Stock limited. Selected bulbs $3.50 each. October-Decem- 
ber 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 hrown. 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. Selected 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, 35¢ each, $3.50 dozen. October-December delivery. 
L. Callosum (China). A graceful smal! flowered lily which is closely allied to 
L. Tenuifolium. The recurved flowers are orange red, faintly spotted at the 
base and are carried on slender stems which range in height from 2 to 4 
feet. Especially valuable due to its late flowering period and ease of cul- 
ture. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep in sun or partial shade. July-August flower- 
ing. Choice bulbs 30c each, $3.00 dozen. 
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