















he Lilium Superbum 
American Turk’s Cap, Swamp Lily)—The most magnificent 
showy of the native North American species, well worthy of 
e culture. This splendid lily produces from ten to forty 
owers of brilliant orange-scarlet, shaded yellow and spotted purplish 
rown at the base, with red anthers, in late July and August. 
lily requires an acid condition and should be planted at least 8 
ches deep. Height, 3-8 feet. Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
Lilium Tenuifolium 
vely Coral Lily of Siberia. A great beauty. The brightest of 
Grows 20 inches high, with finely cut foliage, slender stems 
utifully shaded coral-red flowers. One ought to grow them 
zen, they are so fine for cutting and making clumps for the 
as very early. Each, 20c; dozen, $2.00; 100, $15.00. 
ats 
Lilium Tigrinum 
: (Tiger Lily) 
is lily at least 500 feet from where you have other Lilies 
prevent spreading mosaic disease. 
it is so widely cultivated in this country this lily has come 
ooked upon as native. The flowers are orange, spotted purple, 
ing in August and September on 2-4 foot stems. 
Lilium Umbellatum 
(Subspecies of Davuricum) 
group of lilies is of hybrid origin, and thrives in American 
irden borders, multiplying and enduring. They are early flowering, 
blooming during the first part of June. Usually attaining the height 
of two to three feet, they carry four to six flowers of cup-shape. 
_ Each, 35c3 doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
Lily of the Valley 
ps. Each, 60c., three for $1.50; doz., $6.00. 
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-DMIRERS of the iris will find this 
_ group tobe valuable additions to their 
* collections. Flowering in late June and 
rly July, they follow the bearded and 
berian irises, prolonging the display and 
roducing flowers of a distinct type and 
ality of coloring The colors are clear and 
lliant, and the petals are delicate, but of 
cellent substance. They make quality cut 
ers, lasting fully a week in water. 
e Dutch iris have displaced the Spanish 
trom which they were developed. Both 
hey and the English iris are successfully 
own in localities which have sub-zero tem- 
ures in the winter. In the cc.< winter 
they should have the protection of a 
‘mulch, applied after the ground has 
en and should be planted in a location 
here spring growth is not unduly stimu- 
so they will not get a premature start, 
ffer injury from belated frosts. 

Il 

Collection of Six Hardy $485 
Garden Lilies . . . 
One each of the following varieties: Henryi, Regale, Super- 
bum, Tenuifolium, Phillipinense, Umbellatum 
Two each variety as above. $3.50 Six each variety as above. | 
Twelve ea. var. as above. $17.50 All prepaid 600 miles. 



Sunset Lily 
Because of its ease of culture, rapidity of increase and its extreme 
hardiness, the new Sunset Lily is certain to athieve widespread favor. 
Height 5-6 ft. with 10 or more flowers to the stalk. This lily is bright 
red in color, the central portion being a bright yellow with dark spots. 
Stems are straight and strong with no tendency to droop. Not par- 
ticular as to soil, it will thrive in full sun or partial shade, and while 
it appreciates good drainage, a liberal amount of water during the 
growing season pays good dividends in larger blossoms and greater 
height. July flowering. 
5-6 inch. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
6-7 inch. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $27.50. 
Lilium Testaceum 
(The Nankeen Lily, Excelsum, Isabellum) 
A cross of the Madonna lily with the scarlet turks-cap, Chalce- 
donicum. It grows as high as six feet. There are three to ten flowers, 
three to four inches across. They are nodding, with reflexed, waxy, 
glistening petals, rounded at the tips, and of a creamy peach color 
popularly known as Nankeen yellow. It blooms at the same time as 
the Madonna lily. 
Large Size, Each, $2.50; doz., $25.00. 
Medium Size, Each, $2.00; doz., $20.00. 
Lilium Willmottiae 
A beautiful and rather rare lily from China. Well grown specimens 
often carry more than twenty brilliant orange-red flowers, three inches 
across. The entire plant has a slender, graceful appearance. 
Each, 60c; doz., $6.00. 
idly Bulbous Iris You Can Grow in the Garden 
DUTCH IRIS 
They resemble the Spanish Iris, but their habit of 
growth is more vigorous, and the flowers larger. 
Buds open at least two weeks before the Spanish Iris, 
and immediately after the last of the May flowering 
tulips are gone. Through untiring years of hybridi- 
zation, they not only surpass the Spanish Iris in size and 
sturdiness of growth, but also in brilliancy of color. 
A. BLOEMAARD. Standards dark purplish blue, 
falls lighter blue, very large flower, early. 
D. HARING. Flower large, standards white, 
tinged lavender. Falls creamy white, with con- 
eee golden blotch. Very beautiful. Height, 
inches. 
EARLY SNOW. Tall early white. 
FILIFOLIA IMPERATOR. One of the most 
popular florist’s varieties. The flowers are large, 
dark blue, brilliant orange blotch. Very showy, 
strong grower, highly recommended. Mulch well 
the first year. Height 27 inches. 
J. W. DE WILDE. Rich golden yellow; handsome. 
Height, 26 inches. 
POGGENBEECK. Brilliant dark blue. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Large beautiful flowers of 
pure white. 
ulbs should be dug each year after foliage 
: ed brown. They should be cured 
ly in a dry location, and only the largest 
should be replanted for flowering. The 
bulbs can be grown in a nursery row 
ey reach flowering size. The increase 
and bulbs which are not lifted will 
op flowering. 
ANA WEDGEWOOD 
e and protected plantings. A seedling 
avorite Tingitana that is just as early, 
re reliable bloomer. The small culti- 
to plant his bulbs, six or eight 
ize, in a seven- or eight-inch pot, rather 
iary shallow boxes. They must be kept 
ses Or so, until the buds are cut of the 
; flower. Light blue incolor. 8-9 
oplestog: Doz., 65c; 100, $4.50; 
tms. up for indoor growing, doz., 
1,000, $90.00. . 













DUTCH IRIS 
ENGLISH IRIS 
These magnificent bulbous Irises thrive in any 
ordinary garden soil but prefer a good loam. The 
earlier the planting, after beginning of September, 
the greater the success; the bulbs should be planted 
4 inches deep. They flower from end of June to 
beginning of July thus succeeding the Bearded Flag 
Irises, Early Xiphium and Spanish Irises. As cut 
flowers they take a first place. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Dark blue. 
LAMARTINE. White, carmine rosy flakes. 
LUCINDA. Porcelain blue, blue flakes. 
PRINCE ALBERT. Delicate silvery blue. 
PRINCESS IRENE. Very large snow white. 
PROCERPINE. Deep ruby, dark flakes. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Light blue. 
THE GIANT. Rich deep blue. 
Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
Mixed Colors: Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Uniform pure yellow. Excel- 
lent variety. 
Any of the above varieties: Doz., 80c; 100, $5.50: 
1,000, $50.00. 
Mixed. Doz., 65c; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. 
IRIS RETICULATA 
Fragrant Iris—Hardy with Protection 
RETICULATA. This lovely species is one of the 
treasures of the garden or rock garden. It can best 
be described as a small form of the Spanish or 
Dutch Iris. Its main value lies in the fact that it 
may be forced into bloom in the house with the 
greatest ease. Six or eight bulbs put into a 4 or 
5-inch pot when received will bloom about Christ- 
mas time. The fragrant blossoms remind one of a 
bunch of fresh violets. Perfectly hardy with reason- 
able protection. It is one of the loveliest early 
flowering bulbs for the rockery. To show it off 
well, plant a number of bulbs under the white 
Arabis Alpina; you1l enjoy the results more than 
we can tell you. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $21.00, 
