Lilies—The Aristocrats of the Garden 
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PLANT PERRY’S HARDY LILIES 
For a Wealth of Bloom from June to September 
Lilium Canadense 
CANADENSE. A native Lily blooming the 
latter part of June and July. Grows 3 to 4 
ft. in height, bearing drooping flowers in 
varying shades of yellow and orange. 
Splendid for naturalizing. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.00 
FORMOSANUM (Fall Flowering). Long, 
pure white, trumpet-shaped blooms with 
a faint shading of reddish-brown on 
the exterior which gradually fades as the 
flowers mature. The foliage on the 5 to 6 
ft. strong, wiry stem is grass-like. When 
established, the bulbs will produce 3 to 4 
spikes of 4 to 5 blooms each from mid- 
August to frost. Delightfully fragrant, 
too! Stem rooting; plant 8 in. deep. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00 

Lilium Formosanum 


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few varieties and enjoy their beauty, 
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in early Spring or Fall. 
On the following pages we offer choice bulbs of several varieties of hardy Liles. 
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GENERAL CULTURE OF HARDY LILIES 
No garden is complete without Lilies and suitable varieites may be found for almost any 
The fullest measure of decorative effect is secured when Lilies are used in combina- 
Striking effects are produced by planting them among tall- 
growing perenianls, in front of large shrubs, or among dwarf shrubbery, so that the blossoms 
Most Lilies will succeed in any light sandy or loamy soul, preferring an acid or a neutral 
Plenty of leafmold or decayed peat should be added to the soil. 
one-third loam, one-third leafmold or peat or both, and one-third sand and well rotted cow or 
An excellent mixture is 
The preparation of the soil should be such as to provide 
ample moisture during the growing period, but without having an excess of water during the 
When planting the bulbs it is well to surround them with sand or fine gravel. 
This helps to drain away surplus moisture and tends to repel worms. ; 
Occasionally some Lilies do not appear above the ground the first year after planting, but 
come up strong and vigorous the second season. y 
In cutting Lilies the lower part of the stem should be left so that the bulb may complete its 
growth. To cut it to the ground injures and may destroy the bulb. Lilies should be protected 
from the frost by a light mulch of well rotted manure, a covering of leaves, or granulated peat 
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LILIUM REGALE (REGALE LILY) 
One of the most popular Lilies ever introduced giving the utmost satisfac- 
tion in habit of growth, freedom from disease and profusion of bloom in early July. 
White, delightfully fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers suffused with pink on the 
Inside the center of the trumpet is canary yellow shading to a creamy 
When thoroughly established, the Regale Lily attains a height of 2 to 3 feet 
and will produce from 15 to 20 blooms during the season. Plant 8 to 9 inches deep 
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HANSONI. A handsome and most desirable 
Lily of easiest culture, thriving in partial 
shade and preferring a loose gravelly soil. 
Grows 3 to 4 feet tall, carrying reflexed 
blooms 2 in. or more across, of a waxy 
texture. Each of its six thick petals is 
bright orange, spotted black. June. Plant 
8 to 10 in. deep. Each 60c., doz. $6.00 
HENRYI (Orange Speciosum). Very hardy 
and attractive, blooming when most Lilies 
are through flowering. Plant in a little 
shade. Bears six or more nodding flowers 
of a soft orange with a few raised brown 
spots. Brown anthers. Often reaches 6 
feet. Plant about 10 in. deep. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
SUNSET LILY (Pardalium Giganteum). 
One of the most spectacular Lilies under 
cultivation. Easy to grow, vigorous and 
very hardy. Does well in full sun or partial 
shade. The reflexed portion of the petals 
is a brilliant orange-red; the base of the 
flower, yellow, heavily spotted with small 
brown spots. Will grow from 5 to 6 ft. 
in height. Bloomsin July. Plant 8 in. deep. 
Jumbo Bulbs...... Each 40c., doz. $4.00 
SUPERBUM (Our native Turkscap Lily). 
Growing 4 to 5 ft. tall, this splendid Lily 
produces a profusion of rich orange flow- 
ers with recurved petals tipped red and 
spotted dark brown. Ideal for planting 
among shrubs and in perennial borders. 
Blooms in July and August. Plant 4 to 
5 in. deep. Each 25c., doz. $2.50 
; TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily). A dwarf, very 
graceful Lily with threadlike leaves and 
clusters of nodding, tiny, bell-like recurved 
flowers of brilliant coral-red in June. Plant 
only 6 in. deep. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 

Lilium Regale 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (The Common 
Tiger Lily). A strong grower, easy of 
culture and very hardy. The flowers are 
dark salmon orange, heavily spotted pur- 
Blooms August and Septem- 
Splendens is the finest form of the 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50 
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LILIES AND THEIR CULTURE 
By William N. Craig 
A book everyone interested in Lilies 
should have. Complete with informa- 
tion covering all phases of their culture, 
including planting, soils, fertilizers, in- 
sects, diseases, and many instructive 
notes on their history. $3.00. 


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