CULTURAL NOTES | 
Good drainage is essential. Do not altempt to sae Mice hed 
they must stand in water for any length of time. We are suggesting 
the proper planting depths. 
Some lilies are difficult or capricious and these, comparatively ‘ 
few, do require special locations and cultural conditions. As a general — 
rule any soil that will grow good potatoes will grow lilies. A friable 
loam with a good humus content is best. If you wish to use them bone 
meal and compost are the best fertilizers. Well rotted mature is ex-_ 
- cellent and may be mixed with the garden soil. If not well rotted it is 
important that it not come into direct contact with the bulb. Actually . 
neither fresh manure nor commercial fertilizers should ever be used. 
In addition to the above simple requirements lilies need very little — 
attention. A low-growing ground cover that will both simulate nat- — 
ural conditions and keep the ground cool is an asset from the cultural _ 
point of view. And lilies look especially lovely when poking up eto 
‘the foliage of such plants as aquilegia, delphiniums or petunias. 
Ferns, vinca minor, euonymus and other low growing and not too 
- rampant shrubs make excellent companion plants. In the absence of 
a suitable ground cover a summer mulch is rhanraetabt haga in age 
sunny situations. 
If you have any problem as. ‘to Nicatane if you Teiye had any as 
trouble with your lilies in the past or if you would like some advice in 
your selection don’t hesitate to write to us. ae we are as anxious | ie 
as wee that your lilies should thrive. 
PLANTING SEASON 
The majority of species are. ee if fall planted, so we Honea 
urge purchasing at that time. Bulbs are lifted and shipped as soon as 
they are ready. Some mature early in August, others not till mid- 
November. A few imported bulbs may arrive as late as December and 
for these the ground should be kept open by a light mulch of leaves, 
straw, or other material. However, this year the majority of deliveries 9 
will be made from stocks that are already in the country. ‘i 
Many bulbs can be safely planted in spring, but we seeommende 
that spring orders be placed well in advance so that lifting can he done 
as soon as the ground opens and before active growth starts. 
| TERMS — : 
Due to varied growing conditions over bath we have no dereeal 
it is not possible for us to place any guarantee on bulbs other than: 
that they are true to name and will arrive in good condition, — ty 
Prices include packing and shipping ete lat within the United 
States and Canada. 
| Remittance should accompany order in form of draft, check or’ 
money order. A 10% deposit will reserve any bulbs that you ae wish 
to order considerably in advance of planting time. - 
An order form 4 18 Burpee on the last Page of this catalogue, ih RUE ht 
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