Lilium 
Candidum 
The Lily of antiquity was undoubtedly Candi- 
dum, the Madonna Lily. Materlinck refers to 
this loveliest of Lilies when he says: ‘’The 
great white Lily, the Lord of the gardens, the 
only authentic prince among all the common- 
alty ... with his invariable six-petaled chalice 
of silver, whose nobility dates back to the 
gods themselves, the immemorial Lily raises 
his ancient sceptre, august, involate, which 
creates around it a zone of chastity, silence 
and light.’’ 
But be you poet, painter or just plain gar- 
dener, this grand old Lily can make your gar- 
den outstanding. Candidum is a Lily to plant 
generously, use it in groups, or masses, line the 
path with it and your garden will become 
truly a hallowed spot. 

In planting this Lily, wisdom will guide you 
to use only freshly dug Oregon grown bulbs. 
The war years have proven this. Climate and 
soil conditions give these bulbs a vigor not 
MADONNA LILY 

A thing of beauty 
is a joy forever. 
—Keats. 
CANDIDUM (Type)-—195-The Oregon grown strain of this fine 
Lily, vigorous and healthy, has during the past decade, made north- 
west grown Lilies so greatly in demand. In fact the demand has been 
so heavy that year after year we decline far more orders than we ship. 
This Lily thrives in ordinary garden soil, with very little if any plant 
food added. Full sun is best though partial shade will do. Plant with 
top of bulb only an inch or two below the surface and cultivate with 
extreme care as the roots are almost at the surface. Be sure drainage 
is good. This Lily of all Lilies deserves planting in quantities—em- 
blem of purity, the inspiration of poet and painter down through the 
ages, truly a benediction to the garden as June fades into July—its 
delightful fragrance is equaled by no other Lily. This year we offer a 
limited stock of Extra Selected bulbs, each $1.00, per dozen $11.00. 
Smaller, good flowering bulbs, each 65c. Special—We have a limited 
supply of Jumbo size, each $1.40. August-September delivery only. 
All are Oregon grown—fresh dug. 
CANDIDUM Salonikae—205-This is a comparatively new strain of 
this grand old Lily. It was discovered near Salonika, Macedonia some 
years ago and is still quite scarce. Considered by experts to be more 
resistant to disease, it is also desirable for early blooming, coming 
about a week earlier than the usual variety, thus extending the 
season. We are most happy to offer it in a limited way. All stock is 
Oregon grown. Selected flowering size bulbs, each $1.50. August- 
September delivery only. 
Candidum, Oregon Hybrid 
CANDIDUM-200-This is a new seedling type, introduced for 
the first time. It has been reselected for several years from crosses 
between L. Candidum Salonika and the best English types. Blooms 
are larger, plants remarkably disease resistant. When | checked 
last blooming season, they were far superior to any Candidums 
I’ve ever seen. Truly the answer to Lily lovers longing for better 
and better strains. As this is the first they have been offered and 
the supply is very limited, early orders are urged. Choice selected 
bulbs, each $2.35. No quantity prices. August to mid-September 
delivery only. 









BULB SIZES 
We wonder if you realize the great variation in size of the dif- 
ferent varieties of bulbs. A flowering size Regal is a bit smaller 
than a hens egg but a fully grown Duchartrei 1s not as large 
as an ordinary marble. A great many flowering size bulbs are no 
larger than a robins egg. Every bulb we send out either has 
flowered in our fields or is of a size that should flower the furst 
year. 
present in the older strains. 
CONCOLOR 
CONCOLOR-222-A brilliant scarlet Lily for rock garden or the 
front of your border. Blooms are star-like, held upright and freely 
produced. Ht 1 to 2 feet. Try it back of or among a mass of low- 
growing blue flowering plants and you will have a delightful picture. 
PD 3 in. Full sun or partial shade. June. Likes plenty of leafmold 
and tollerates lime. Flowering bulbs, each 45c. 
CONCOLOR-Dropmore variety-223-A more vigorous plant than the 
type with brilliant sealing-wax-red blooms. Frequently produces two 
to three stems, two to two and one-half feet tall, with ten to twelve 
blooms each. An excellent border Lily of easy growth. Same culture 
as Concolor. Choice Flowering bulbs, each 60c. 
CORDATUM-224-Somewhat similar to that rare woodland Lily, 
Giganteum, with broad heart-shaped leaves, purple at first, chang- 
ing to coppery-green with age. Trumpet shaped flowers, creamy 
white. Enjoys partial shade in open woodland. Cover bulbs with not 
over an inch of soil and protect early spring growth from frost injury. 
Likes a cool moist soil with ample humus. Ht 4 to 6 ft. July. Seldom 
blooms till second year after planting. Selected bulbs, each $1.00. 
CATESBAEI-208-A very rare native Lily with erect, cup-shaped 
flowers, scarlet and yellow, boldly spotted brown generally borne 
singly on stems | to 2 feet tall. An attractive Lily, not hardy outside 
except where frost seldom occurs. In the cool greenhouse it is prac- 
tically evergreen. A true swamp Lily, it should never be allowed to 
dry out. PD 3 in. Partial shade with plenty of peat. July. Scarce. 
Small flowering bulbs, each 85c. 
CROCEUM-228-The ‘Cottage Garden Lily”’ or ‘‘Orange Lily’’, ideal 
for the perennial border where it makes a bold, dazzling display 
either in full sun or part shade. In Ireland its rich orange color has 
made it the emblem of the Orangemen. A hardy Lily, usually free of 
disease and not particular as to soils. Croceum blooms about the 
same time as Regal. Try these two Lilies with a background of blue 
Delphinium and Yuccas and a ground cover planting of purple Violas 
or Pansies. Ht 3 to 6 ft. June-July. PD 5 inches. Selected flowering 
size bulbs, each $1.25. 
Crows Hybrids 
CROW'S HYBRIDS-230-These are selected seedlings of a mag- 
nificent strain of trumpet Lilies, a crossing of L. Sulphurgale- 
L. Princeps. Mostly they are huge white blooms with colored ex- 
teriors. Occasionally they are greenish-yellow to cream and pale 
yellow. Blooming after the Regals are through, they become a 
distinct addition to the garden. Ht 5 to 6 ft. PD 6 in. Extra 
selected bulbs, each $1.35. Flowering bulbs, each 85c. 







