HARDY Wlarer Liles 
Below: Photograph of J. T. Charleson, Sec. and Treas. of Wil- 
liam Tricker, Inc., and manager of the Independence, Ohio, 
plant, taken in one of our greenhouses. Notice the 5-inch pot 
in which Tricker’s Tropical Lilies are grown. It is an expensive 
method, but it insures vigorous heavy-rooted, growing plants 
which start right in growing as soon as planted. Mr. Charle- 
son is always pleased te give his personal attention to re- 
quests for planting and cultural information. 




HIS year we have an unusually fine collection 
of hardy lilies with low prices prevailing. We 
feel sure there is no other collection which offers 
such a fine array of colors and types in the fine 
quality plants for which Tricker is noted. 
Everyone loves the hardy lilies. Their lovely 
blossoms open just above the surface of the water 
or float gently on it. The leaf stems adjust to the 
water’s depth. If the water is lowered the bud 
stems twist to keep the bud under water until ready to open. 
Opening and closing takes one hour each and is an hour later and 
earlier on the first day open. 
Hardy lilies are equally at home in concrete pools, half bar- 
rels or tubs; and with a little care to prevent actual freezing 
of the roots, their beauty and fragrance may be enjoyed year 
after year. Lack of experience will not interfere with results, 
as water lilies “just grow’? when provided with sunlight, rich 
soil and warm, shallow water. 
We urge you to order early to avoid disappointment, if you 
want certain definite varieties of these fine plants. This class 
of lilies has become so much in demand it is difficult to main- 
tain a constant supply of each variety throughout the season. 
Turn to page 13 for hardy lilies especially desirable for grow- 
ing in tubs or small pools. 
PINK, ROSE AND SALMON SHADES 
ROSE AREY. The flowers, a deep-cerise pink, sometimes reach 8 inches 
in diameter. The petals are pointed and have a noticeable curl that 
gives the effect of darker shading near the edges. We consider Rose Arey 
one of the best of the Odorata type; a delightful surprise awaits you. 
(See colored illustration on page 10.) $2.25. 
MARLIAC FLESH. A vigorous variety; flowers large, of soft flesh-pink, 
deepening towards base of petals; fragrant and produced freely and 
commuucuslys chrough the season. Desirable and handsome. (See color 
illustration below.) $1.75. 
MARLIAC ROSE. In the Marliae type this variety 
is undoubtedly the best of the pinks because of 
the substance of the flower and its beautiful and 
attractive shape. Deep pink in color, shading im- 
perceptibly to a delicate rose at the tips of the 
petals. Excellent for cutting, good size, fragrant 
and most pleasing. $2.25. 
FIRE CREST. Another recent American variety. 
Flowers are very fragrant. Upon opening, the 
petals are a deep pink and the flower opens wide, 
leaving the stamens standing quite erect. The 
tips of the stamens are colored fire-red, thus giving 
the flower a very unique appearance. $1.75. 
FAMOUS RAINBOW 
COLLECTION 
An Old Favorite 
Collection M-5 
Tricker’s famous Rainbow Collection needs no 
further introduction to garden lovers. It is 
comprised of four hardy varieties and one trop- 
ical lily. Together, they make a gorgeous show 
in the rainbow shades and each lily is a gem 
in its particular class or color. 
No. 1. MARLIAC FLESH. Delicate 
shell-pink. Opens early in the 
morning. 
2. GLORIOSA. Large red, the fin- 
est red. Flowers perfumed like 
apple blossoms. 
No. 3. PAUL HARIOT. Chameleon 
orange-pink. Blooms abundantly 
all season long. 
No. 4. CHROMATELLA. Very pro- 
lific. No pool complete without it. 
No. 5. BLUE BEAUTY. (Tropical.) 
Flowers deep blue, sometimes a 
foot across. 
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