“Flowers are the beautiful hieroglyphics 
of Nature, by which she indicates how much 
she loves us.’—Goethe 
New Hybrid Lilies 
Miss Prestons Hybrid Lilies 
The Lily world is deeply indebted to Miss Isabelle Preston of the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, 
& Canada, for her very wonderful contributions in the field of new hybrid Lilies. It has not been my privi- ® 
lege to know this famous Lily expert but her fine introductions seen destined to play a major role in the 
future of hardy Lilies both in America and abroad. Not only do these new hybrids offer a most gratifying 
degree of hardiness but their forms are beautiful and many are among the most brilliantly colored of 
all Lilies. Great popularity is predicted for them when more plentiful. 
BRENDA WATTS-180-Here’s a bold brilliant Lily which seems 
to have everything, rugged constitution, easily established, the 
flower arrangement is about perfect and year after year it seems to 
do better. The tall graceful 5 foot spikes hold numerous out-facing 
blooms, of a soft flaming orange-red, dotted purple-red towards the 
center. Truly a gorgeous Lily that will be much sought after as it 
becomes better known. Sun or partial shade. July. PD 6 in. Stock 
limited. Selected bulbs, each $1.35. 
CORONATION-226-Another recent introduction. Three foot tall 
spikes hold up to 20 slightly pendant recurved flowers of clear yel- 
low with a few brown spots. A most delightful color. The plant is 
healthy, vigorous and admirably behaved under average garden con- 
ditions. July. PD 6 in. Sun or partial shade. Limited stock. Flowering 
bulbs, each $3.75. 
EDNA KEAN-290-This Lily is similar to Brenda Watts but a deep 
cherry red, a shade not common among Lilies. Easy culture in either 
full sun or partial shade. Plant is to contrast against tall spires of 
lavender-blue Pacific Hybrid Delphinium and use the beautiful 
Gypsophila Bristol Fairy as a foreground. Ht 3 to 4 feet. PD 6 in. 
June-July. Supply limited. Choice flowering bulbs, each $1.35. 
LILLIAN CUMMINGS-—420-Another valuable new hybrid with 
large reflexed blooms of a light orange-red held aimost horizontal 
on sturdy 4 to 5 foot stems. This is a very striking vigorous Lily 
worthy of inclusion in any garden. July. PD 6 in. Choice flowering 
bulbs, each $1.35. 
Grace Marshall 
GRACE MARSHALL-356-Another Lily that measures up to the 
high standards Miss Preston demands. The flowers are outward- 
facing, up to 30 in number, reflexed, on wiry erect stems. Color 
a lovely deep red with a few brown spots. July flowering. Ht 4 
to 5 ft. PD 6 in. Sun or partial shade. Flowering bulbs, each 
$1.30. 
GRACE MARSHALL 
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PRESTONS HYBRIDS Mixed—624-For several years we have been producing 
seedlings of the above hybrids. Many of them are similar to the named varieties 
but we offer them mixed and you will find them most interesting. All have 
been flowered in our fields and only the selected forms are sold. Colors range 
through reds, oranges and golds, an array of beauty unequaled in other groups 
of hybrids. Culture as with named varieties. Ht 3 to 5 ft. PD 6 in. Flowering 
bulbs, each 85c. Selected large bulbs, each $1.15. 
LYLA McCANN-470-A sister hybrid to Lillian Cummings and 
equally good. The out-facing blooms are orange, lightly spotted a 
shade darker. Like others of this group, it is a good Lily for any 
garden. Sun or partial shade. Ht 3 ft. PD 6 in. July. Scarce. Flower- 
ing bulbs, each $1.35. 
MOSQUITO-560-Here’s a recent new hybrid with lovely small flow- 
ers very similar to L. Davidi var. Willmottiae both in color and shape. 
The Martagon type blooms are a deep orange-red, striking and ef- 
fective, well spaced and held at right angles to the straight, sturdy 
stem. This new Lily will prove extremely popular when it becomes 
plentiful. Try it with Meadow-Rue and a carpet of purple Violas. 
The effect is delightful. Ht 4 ft. PD 5 in. July blooming. Selected 
flowering bulbs, each $3.75. 
Phyllis Cox 
PHYLLIS COX-616-Here again Miss Preston offers a worth 
while new break, one of the most stunning of the newer hy- 
brids. This one is a brilliant orange-red deepening towards the 
tips with the outside of the petals a lovely golden orange. For 
sheer color Phyllis Cox is hard to equal. As a vividly contrasting 
ground planting use purple Petunias and plant against a dark 
background. Ht 3 to 4 ft. Sun or partial shade. PD 6 in. July. 
Choice flowering bulbs, each $1.35. 

SPITFIRE—784-If Miss Preston had never introduced any other Lily 
than this distinctive and charming new variety, her fame as a hy- 
bridist would be secure. You will love its candelabrum form with 
vase shaped blooms facing upwards. The color is flame scarlet with 
reddish-brown spots and brazil-red pollen. Along with its lovely 
shape and stunning color. Spitfire is easy to grow and vigorously 
healthy. A clump of this Lily among a mass of lovely blue Chinese 
Delphinium will make the entire mass glow. Early July. Ht 3 ft. 
PD 5 in. Sun or partial shade. Choice flowering bulbs, each $3.75. 
HURRICANE-402-A distinctive charming Lily, with vase shaped 
flowers facing upwards and arranged candelabrum style. Color a 
brilliant cherry-red with a few dark spots. A lovely new hybrid 
worthy of a choice spot in your garden. Ht 3 ft. Early July. PD 5 
in. Limited supply. Flowering bulbs, each $3.75. 
NEW! First Offering. MURIEL CONDE-564-This is a brand new 
Preston Hybrid we offer for the first time this year. The large blooms 
are delightfully recurved, a rich golden-orange with darker spots. 
Extremely free flowering on wiry stems 4 to 5 feet tall. A healthy 
vigorous grower. If you want to try a worthwhile variety among the 
eu bell this is it. July. PD 5 in, Choice flowering bulbs, each 
Prestons Hybrids Mined 







Lilies for American Gardens, by George L. Slate An invaluable Lily book. 
See page 10. 
