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While there are a multitude of true lilies in existence, only a small number have proven to be successful in the 
average American garden. For this reason we have confined ourselves to certain varieties. The varieties of new lilies 
appearing in these pages have all been thoroughly tested. You may order them with the utmost confidence that 
they represent the best that have been produced to date. 
NEW AND RARE LILIES 
THE FAMOUS BACKHOUSE HYBRID LILIES 
RESULTING FROM CROSSING Lilium Hansonii with the various types of Lilium Martagon. The late Mrs. R. 
O. Backhouse developed this wonderful new strain and garden lovers have much to thank this lady for, for her de- 
velopment of these very beautiful lilies. They are for the gardener who wishes to surround himself with the choicest 
flowers and plants in the creation of an “exclusive garden.” 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. A tall and stately lily 
growing upwards of 5 feet high, bearing from 15 to 30 
flowers of an orange-yellow tone, lightly spotted with 
purple. The general form of the flower is somewhat 
reminiscent of Hansonii, but the petals are wider and 
stouter, and the flower does not reflex so much as in 
Martagon;; this lily is most distinct in character and we 
look upon it as one of the finest hybrids yet raised. Fall 
planting, about 8 inches deep; June-flowering. A few 
specimen bulbs, $4.00 each. Extra selected bulbs, $3.00 
each. Smaller, 2-year-old bulbs, $2.00 each. 
SCEPTRE One of the best of the seedlings raised by 
Mrs. Backhouse, and one of the last to flower. As grown 
in our trial garden the plants were over 6 feet in height. 
This variety is very vigorous and free-flowering. It must 
be seen growing to appreciate its effectiveness. The 
flowers, which are star-shaped, are pinkish buff and free- 
ly covered with small, dark spots. When better known it 
will prove a great acquisition to the hardy flower bor- 
der. Fall planting, about 8 inches deep; June-flowering. 
A few specimen bulbs, $4.00 each. Extra selected bulbs, 
$3.00 each. Smaller, 2-year-old bulbs, $2.00 each. 
BACKHOUSE HYBRID LILIES IN MIXTURE. There is 
such a great variation in lovely shadings and form that 
all cannot be named. We now offer a superior mixture, 
consisting of carefully selected colorings; a splendid 
investment that will increase in value and beauty from 
year to year. Only limited stock is available and we 
recommend that reservations be made early. Exhibition 
bulbs, $3.25 each; $30.00 for 10. Smaller, 2-year-old 
bulbs, $2.50 each; $22.50 for 10. 
OTHER NEW LILIES 
BARRY HYBRIDS. The originator of Lilium Theodore A. 
Havemeyer, Mr. Thomas Barry, has given us the privi- 
lege of offering seedlings of the first generation hybrids 
of this extra fine variety. Some of these plants resemble 
Henryi in character of the foliage and habit of growth. 
One plant had bell-shaped flowers that were almost white 
on the outside, but yellowish in the throat. Others had 
widely opened Auratum type flowers with petals spread- 
ing and recurving. The prevailing colors are pale buff 
or pale orange, but in some the orange shades of color- 
ing were quite strong in the face of the petals, and in 
addition some had delicate markings of darker colors 
distributed as pencilled dashes rather than dots. No two 
are exactly alike in the shape, size or coloring of the 
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flowers. This group makes a most interesting addition 
to the garden. Extra strong, selected bulbs. Each, $2.50; 
$22.50 for 10. 
DALHANSONI. A remarkably fine hybrid resulting 
from a cross between L. Martagon dalmaticum and 
L. Hansonii. It is very strong growing, with long, sym- 
metrical spikes of glossy, dark mahogany-brown flow- 
ers, shaded with rich orange and handsomely spotted. 
Very vigorous. Height 4 to 6 feet. June-flowering. 
Stem-rooting. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep in well drained 
loam and leaf mold. Does equally well in either full 
sun or partial shade. Extra selected bulbs, Each, $2.00; 
$19.00 for 10. 
