NORTHWEST-GROWN LILIES 

VERYONE loves lilies. There are so many varieties, and so many dif- 
E ferent shapes of flowers, even the most fastidious gardener can usually 
find something of particular interest amongst them. Not all lilies are 
“easy” to grow. But fortunately, there are many very beautiful types that 
come within the ‘plain dirt’’ requirements of the average flower garden. 
Good lilies, once established, give a wealth of pleasure and satisfaction 
for many years. 
The ideal soil for lilies should be porous enough to permit good drainage, 
yet rich enough to retain moisture during the summer. Soil should be deep 
and well tilled. Most lilies are planted deep, and roots feed well below the 
bulbs. Leaves from deciduous trees may be used as mulch, and to mix in 
with the soil around the bulbs. A handful of sharp sand underneath the 
bulb when planted, is also a good practice. Steamed or raw bone meal is 
an excellent fertilizer to mix into the soil beneath the bulbs. 
Following is our list of good, clean, lilies that should stand almost any 
kind of weather in any section of the country. Our "flowering size” bulbs 
have all shown at least one bloom in our plantings. But remember—almost 
any lily resents moving, and some may skip a year after being trans- 
planted. But you may take comfort in the knowledge that when it does 
bloom, it will have become thoroughly established, and should go right on 
through the years. 
CANDIDUM (Salonikae)—This is a recently discovered, free-seeding variety 
of Madonna. Trumpets are a trifle shorter and more open, but the whole 
plant is equally as beautiful as the European variety. This lily makes 
new rosettes in the fall, carrying over until spring, when growth starts 
anew. Because of its susceptibility to botrytis, or "lily fire’, we usually 
cut or burn off the rosettes in late fall, to get rid of botrytis spores. The 
plants then send up new and clean shoots the following spring without 
any apparent harm being done. Planting of this lily is usually made in 
August or September, but we have planted as late as October, and still 
had fine specimens the following spring. Blooms in June, pure white 
open trumpets with yellow anthers. Plant bulbs shallow, not over two 
inches to top of bulb. Quantity very limited. Only three to each customer. 
Each 75c, Three $2.20 
COLUMBIANUM Ingrami—This lily is a native of our Northwest. Great 
clumps may be found on high hillsides, or along the highways or burned- 
over areas in Washington and Oregon. It bears bright golden-orange 
flowers, spotted with purple on stems which attain a height of 3 to 4 feet. 
Petals much reflexed. Plant 5 to 6 inches deep in partial shade. Blooming 
period, June-July. 
Each 50c, Six $2.85, Dozen $5.00 
CROW’S HYBRID SEEDLINGS—A vigorous group of hybrids with great 
white trumpets stained on outside of petals with light green or bronze. 
Some individuals have a dash of pink deep in the throat. These lilies 
usually grow taller than L. Regale, and establish themselves quickly in 
the garden. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Quantity limited. Three only to a 
customer. 
Each $1.00, Three $2.90 
FORMOSANUM (Early)—A beautiful dwarf lily with great, pure white 
trumpet that seems almost too big for the height of the stalk. It rarely 
grows more than 12 to 15 inches high. Blooms usually in August or early 
September. Bulbs are small. Plant 5 or 6 inches deep. 
Each 35c, Three $1.00, Six $2.00 
FORMOSANUM (Intermediate)—This lily carries trumpets of the same size 
as the Early variety, but with more on the stem. Height is about 30 inches. 
Flowers carried at top of stem and placed all around, producing a verita- 
ble ‘bouquet on one stem”. Blooms a week or so later than the Early. 
Bulbs, like the Early, never grow very large. Plant 5 or 6 inches deep. 
Each 40c, Three $1.15, Six $2.30 
REGALE—The most popular trumpet lily. Large white bell-shaped blooms 
with golden throat and pink or crimson midribs. Blooms June-July. Height 
3 to 8 feet. Plant 6 to 10 inches, according to size. 
Flowering size: Each 25c, Six $1.30, Dozen $2.35 
Large bulbs: Each 45c, Six $2.50, Dozen $4.50 
Giant bulbs: Each 60c, Three $1.70 Six $3.40 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM—Probably the most popular lily on the market at 
present. Maybe because so few bulbs are offered. These hardy lilies 
bear..up to 20 recurved fragrant flowers on tall, wiry stems. Foliage is 
very attractive. White flowers flushed and spotted deep pink to rosy 
carmine. Plant bulbs deeply, 8 to 10 inches, in partial shade. August and 
September flowering. Limit of three to a customer. Remember, our stock 
is not inexhaustible. 
Each 80c, Three $2.35 
TENUIFOLIUM—Bright red turks-cap blossoms on wiry stems 18 to 36 inches 
tall. As many as 20 blooms borne in candelabra formation. An excellent 
cut flower, and lasts a long time in bouquets. Very hardy, and likes 
plenty of sunshine. Blooms in June. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep in light, 
sandy soil. 
Each 25c, Six $1.35, Dozen $2.50, Hundred $18.50 
Giant bulbs: Each 40c, Three $1.10, Six $2.20 
TENUIFOLIUM (Golden Gleam)— Beautiful hybrid of the type bearing 
golden-yellow flowers. The plant is almost identical to Tenuifolium. Grows 
easily and is very hardy. Plant same as Tenuifolium. 
Each 30c, Six $1.50, Dozen $3.00 
TESTACEUM (Nankeen)—The most outstanding of all hybrid lilies. And 
very much in demand, always. Flowers are recurved, very. fragrant, 
and of deep golden color with bright red anthers. Strong bulbs will pro- 
duce up to 12 or 14 of these charming flowers on one stem. The fragrance 
of a bed of Testaceums in full bloom is really beyond description. This 
lily is susceptible to botrytis, and should be sprayed with a copper solu- 
tion or Bordeaux Mixture just as soon as it shows up in spring, and 
regularly thereafter about every two weeks. We usually plant the bulbs 
about four inches to top of bulb, in partial shade. A good mulch in cold 
climates would probably be in order. Blooms in June or early July. 
Flowering size bulbs: Each $1.50, Six $8.50 
Extra strong bulbs: Each $2.00, Six $11.50 
YOUR ORDER FOR LILY BULBS 
Lily bulbs are usually shipped immediately after digging in Sep- 
tember or October. The two exceptions—L. Candidum and L. Testa- 
ceum, we do our best to ship earlier—August or early September. 
Should you wish to order your lilies at the same time you order 
Tigridias, Primulas or Tuberous Begonias, please do so. It will not 
only help us, but will insure your full shipment of lilies. Orders are 
filled in the order received, and when a variety is depleted, the 
money for that variety is refunded, unless a substitute is requested. 
Most of our orders must be made up into two shipments—Spring and 
Fall. This makes necessary the payment of postage twice. 
Hence 
the reason for the $5.00 minimum order for prepayment. 

DUTCH AND ENGLISH IRIS 
DUTCH—Bulbs delivered in Fall. Plant 5 to 6 inches deep. 
Imperator—A very popular iris. Large flowers of uniform 
rich dark blue, with golden yellow markings on falls. 
Medium early blooms. 
Six 65c, Dozen $1.20 
Yellow Queen—The best yellow. Blooms are carried high 
on thin, wiry stems. Wonderful for bouquets. Medium 
early blooms. 
Six 65c, Dozen $1.20 
White Excelsior—Pure snowy white, of heavy texture; falls 
ery broad with just a touch of yellow in throat. Medium 
arly. 
Six 65c, Dozen $1.20 
Assorted—Splendid assortment of the best varieties. 
Six 60c, Dozen $1.00 
ENGLISH—Bulbs delivered in Fall. This iris is larger in all 
parts than the Dutch. Larger flowers, broader leaf and 
sturdier plants. Very showy. Leaves do not come until 
Spring. Blooms in July. Plant five to six inches deep. 
King of the Blue—Brilliant dark blue. Excellent for cutting. 
Each 20c, Six $1.10, Dozen $2.00 
Mixture of Seedlings—Several very beautiful colors. Fine 
for a grouping in the border. Bulbs are full size and first 
quality. Six $1.00, Dozen $1.90 
I MUST have more Tigridias. They did so well for us, and our 
friends came from all around the lake to see them. Please send your 
1945 catalog —Mrs. S. E. W., Wisconsin. 
The Regal lily bulbs purchased from you were the finest I have 
ever seen. They arrived in perfect condition—Mrs. D. A. F., Monti- 
cello, Florida. 

