
Lilium Downingi (Plant Patent No. 436) 

LILIUM CANDIDUM 
This is the exquisite Madonna Lily, which produces 
a large mass of snow-white flowers on straight stems. 
Plant these bulbs in the open in September or October, 
and protect them well from frost, as they are not ex- 
tremely hardy, and during May or June you will have 
an abundance of flowers. 
Jumbo bulbs, 40c each; $3.50 for 10; $32.00 per 100. 
First Size, 25c each; $2.25 for 10; $19.00 per 100. 
Che Sensational 
New Caster Lily 
FOR OUTDOOR 
GROWING 
LILIUM DOWNINGI 
(Plant Patent No. 436) 
This is absolutely the most sensational Lily pro- 
duced in America, and blooms outside during July. 
A perfectly hardy Easter Lily in all of the U. S. A. 
Height 3 feet. Has to be planted 7 inches deep. 
For many years the public has been asking for a 
Easter Lily that could be grown outside. It also can 
be used very satisfactorily for forcing in the green- 
house 
Be sure to try this Lily. We guarantee satisfaction. 
Price: 5Oc each; $4.50 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 

Gnitroduction 
It is indeed a pleasure to submit herewith for your perusal a copy of our fall bulb 
catalog. The present European war having stopped all importation of Holland grown 
bulbs, drastic steps needed to be taken to secure a continued supply of bulbs. Towards 
that end we have strived incessantly since the outbreak of the war and today we can 
proudly say that we have succeeded. Because of our unceasing efforts, we have accumu- 
lated stock of over one hundred Tulip varieties as well as stock of Hyacinths, Crocus 
and other bulbs for fall planting. They are made available to you through this catalog. 
We do not believe that a more comprehensive list of bulbs for fall planting can be ob- 
tained anywhere. 
You will be especially interested in knowing that all bulbs offered here are domestic 
grown. Thus we have entirely eliminated the factor of chance and can assure you delivery 
of your order at proper planting time. We purposely omitted listing English grown bulbs 
because of the uncertainty of their arrival in this country. 
As to the quality of domestic grown bulbs, we can truthfully say it is excellent. This 
also is the opinion of a great number of customers who purchased our domestic bulbs 
last fall and were so kind as to write and tell us this spring about the results obtained. 
Such enthusiasm is gratifying and has given us added confidence in the future of our 
domestic bulb enterprise. 
It is deserving of your attention that domestic grown bulbs do not develop into as 
large or plump a bulb as those we grow in our Holland nursery. They do not need to 
in order to produce a good flower. The 104% to 1114 centimeter Tulip bulbs, with which 
we supplied our customers last year, have given entirely satisfactory results and we will 
continue to supply the same high quality bulbs. 
In conclusion let us remind you that stock of all bulbs is very limited and available 
bulbs of many varieties will be insufficient to supply the demand. Hence it may prove 
to be your advantage to place your order early. Do not wait until the last moment. 
VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS., Inc. 
P. C. Van Bourgondien. 

POINTS TO REMEMBER—Please Read Carefully 
PREPAID SHIPMENTS. We prepay all carrying charges to destination on orders 
accompanied by payment in full. 
C. O. D. SHIPMENTS. We will book your order on receipt of 25 per cent of the 
amount of the order; the planting material will be shipped C. O. D. including trans- 
portation charges. 
MINIMUM ORDERS. We cannot fill orders below $1.00. Also please omit orders 
for less than six of a variety unless a price on each is quoted. Five or more of a variety 
are sold at the ten rate; twenty-five or more of one variety at the hundred rate; two 
hundred fifty or more of one variety at the thousand rate. 
ORDER BLANKS are enclosed for your convenience. 
EXTRA CATALOGS. We will gladly send copies of this catalog to any of your 
friends upon receipt of their addresses. 
We will include in every shipment, free of charge, our own most explicit Cultural 
Directions for indoor as well as outdoor culture. 
VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS., Inc., Babylon, Long Island, New York. 
