

LILIES FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 



L. Edna Kean (Hybrid). One of the Grace Marshall-Lillian Cummings group of 
new hybrid lilies produced by Miss Isabella Preston at the Ottawa Experi- 
mental Farm. Similor in form tc Grace Marshall but somewhat darker in 
coloring and not quite as tall. Of easy culture in sun or partial shade. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. June-July flowering. Stock 
limited. Choice bulbs $3.00 each. October-November delivery. 
L. Fire King (Hybrid). One of the most brilliant and handsome hybrid lilies of 
recent introduction. This plant is the result of crossing L. Willcrovidii with 
a form of L. Umbellatum. The large fiery red recurved flowers are held 
horizontally to the sturdy stems which reach a height of from 3 to 4 feet. 
Mature bulbs will carry up to 30 flowers of exceptional substance and 
keeping quality. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep in sun or partial shade. Late 
June flowering. Flowering bulbs, $5.00 each. Stock limited. October- 
November delivery. 

L. FORMOSANUM (Late Variety) 
L. Formosanum (Formosa). This lily was originally listed as L. Philippinense 
Formosanum but has recently been accorded specific rank and the name 
changed as above. We list three varieties of this exceedingly fine lily as 
follows: 
Late Variety (Wilson's). A superior form of the trumpet lily which is fast be- 
coming one of our most popular species. The flowers are pure white with an 
emerald-green throat and are shaded externally with violet. Bears up to 
eight flowers on stems 4 to 6 feet tall. Fragrant. One of the latest to 
flower, blooming from September to October. Plant 5 to 6 inches deep in 
well drained lime free loam, rich in leaf mold. A warm, sunny situation 
suits it best. Makes a small bulb for the size of the plant. Flowering size, 
25c each, $2.50 dozen, $18.00 per 100. November-January delivery. 
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