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LI ETES—Continued. 
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Tiger lily and one of the most popular lilies in this country. Our stock is very 
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L. UMBELLATUM HYBRIDS—From crosses between Umbellatum “Alice 
Wilson” and Dauricum Pardinum and Wilsoni we raised a magnificent batch 
of disease free hybrids that show an unusual variety of colors and forms. 
We offer this as a mixed strain and recommend it highly for its clear coloring 
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L. UMBELLATUM “TANGERINE”’—From all the Umbellatum hybrids 
we raised this one stood out because of its pure tangerine coloring. It is with- 
out doubt the clearest and brightest color imaginable and we recommend it 
without any hesitation. The plant is unsually vigorous and very prolific. .Each 10.00 
L. UMBELLATUM GRANDIFLORUM—Upright, cup-shaped flowers of 
brilliant orange-red 
CULTURE OF LILIES OUTDOORS 
The conditions essential to success in growing Lilies may be generally summarized 
thus: 4 cool rooting medium in open porous soil; perfect drainage; and for most Lilies, 
shade from hot sun near their roots. 
These conditions can be readily fulfilled where the bulbs are planted in herbaceous 
borders or among Azaleas or Rhododendrons. In such positions the young spring growths 
are protected from cold winds, and the ground is kept cool by the shade of the surrounding 
plants. This is especially needful in the case of those Lilies which make stem roots, as 
these are only developed freely in shade. 
As soon as the stem roots appear a covering of good soil should be given into which 
they may root, further mulchings given during the growing period. 
In preparing the ground for Lilies, dig the soil to a depth of 2 feet or more, being 
careful to avoid leaving a hard base, and add or fill in the necessary compost according 
to the cultural directions given for the different Lilies. Light sandy soils are usually of 
a hungry type and can be improved by the addition of leaf soil or peat mould and well- 
decayed stable manure, taking care that this does not come into contact with the bulbs. 
Heavy clay soils can be improved by the use of sand and wood ashes. Plant the bulbs 
as soon as possible after receipt, as great damage can result through keeping them under 
unsatisfactory conditions ; if they cannot be planted immediately, store outdoors in damp 
sand. In planting it is a good plan to surround and cover the bulbs with sand to protect 
them from slugs, etc., and to prevent the accumulation of excessive moisture around the 
bulbs. As growth advances a mulching of light rich soil should be occasionally given, and 
during the growing period the plants should be freely watered. In late Autumn cut down 
the old flower stems to within a few inches of the ground and give a light covering of 
leaf-mould or peat. 
Lilies are not seen at their best until they have become established in their permanent 
quarters and therefore do not always do justice to themselves the first year of planting. 
Lime. Most Lilies do not object to a moderate amount of lime in the soil. In soils 
which contain a high content of lime the addition of leaf-mould will do much to render 
the soil more suitable for Lily culture. In the case of those Lilies which object to lime 
we have specially mentioned this in the cultural directions given for such varieties. 
