

"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. 10¢ each, 
$1.00 dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
Lycoris Squamigera (Hardy Amaryllis). This hardy and attractive amaryllis- 
like plant is becoming increasingly popular in American gardens and rightly so. 
The large bulbs produce their leaves in early spring and, as summer comes, 
these gradually mature and disappear. The flower stalk appears in August, two 
to three feet in height, bearing an umbel of large rosy purple flowers. Plant 6 
to 8 inches deep in a well drained sunny location. October-November delivery. 
75c each, $7.50 dozen. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinth). One of the most attractive early flowering bulbs 
for borders or rock garden. The dark blue bell shaped flowers are carried on 
six inch stems during March and April . Of easy culture under average garden 
conditions and will produce large colonies if left undisturbed. Should be planted 
during early fall, 3 to 4 inches deep. 50c dozen, $3.50 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. August-September delivery. 
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. 
THE AMERICAN LILY YEAR BOOK 
The Lily Committee of the American Horticultural Society, with representa- 
tives from twelve cooperating groups, is organized to promote the cultivation of 
Lilies in the United States and Canada. Its activities include the holding of an 
annual field day and the publication of a Lily Year Book. Copies of the 1940 
Year Book may be purchased from the American Horticultural Society, 821 
Washington Loan & Trust Bldg., Washington, D. C., at a price of $1.00. All 
lily enthusiasts should secure a copy of this work, which contains much valuable 
information on the culture of Lilies in North America. 
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