14 Fall Edition 

of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York 



LILIUM PHILLIPINENSE FORMOSANUM 
ILIES are hardy, thrifty flowers, capable of surviving conditions 
which would overcome flowers much less beautiful. Grow them 
in the border in small groups, with background, where their 
beauty has a suitable setting for its display. They blossom, asa rule, 
in midsummer, when fine flowers are at a premium. With each order 
a leaflet giving instructions for growing them in the garden will be 
sent. All our lily bulbs are American grown. They will be shipped in 
late October, and should be planted at once to lessen winter hazard 
and enable the bulbs to begin root growth this fall. 
Outdoor Culture—When planting lilies out-of-doors, see that they have a well 
drained position, and where they will be shaded from very hot sun. Such places 
can usually be found around the shrub borders, and in the hardy plant border. 
Never mix manure in the soil around lilies, but enrich with a standard commercial 
plant food or with bone meal. Many varieties are termed “’stemrooters.” that is, 
they develop roots on the stem up to two or three inches from the ground. These 
roots are voracious feeders, and on them depend greatly the number and size of 
flowers. When they appear, the plant should receive a top-dressing of good rich 
soil on which they can feed freely. Spade over the ground thoroughly to a depth of 
18 inches before planting lilies. Plant the bulbs 4 to 8 inches deep, depending on 
their size and the soil, deeper in light soil. Put some sand under and around the 
bulbs, and after covering protect with six or eight inches of leaves or other litter, 
which must be removed in late spring. 
Lilium Canadense 
(Meadow Lily) 
(Illustrated in Color on Cover G) 
The whole plant has a downward, graceful movement and looks 
like a slender, tiered green belfry ringing golden bells. The flowers 
are nodding, bell-shaped, with petals flaring out and turning back 
slightly. They are heavily dotted on the inside with purplish brown 
dots. Blooms the end of June to July. Should be planted five inches 
deep. It is an excellent lily for naturalizing. Height, 3 to 5 ft. 
Canadense Mixed—Each, 25c; dozen, $2.50; 100, $18.00. 
Lilium Centifolium. A giant 
among lilies, with long, trumpet- 
shaped white flowers, streaked 
outside with brown and flushed 
inside with yellow at the base 
of the trumpet. 
Bulbs— 6-7 inches, each, 60c; doz., 
$6.00; 7-8 inches, each, 70c; doz., 
$7.00. 

LILIUM CENTIFOLIUM ® 
Lilium Phillipinense Formosanum 
A refined and graceful Lily with long grassy foliage, and long 
wide-mouthed trumpet flowers of the purest white, slightly marked 
externally with reddish brown. The plants grow to a height of 2-3 feet, 
are very robust and offer great resistance to wind and weather. It is 
hardy, very fragrant and one of the loveliest of the new varieties. 
Each, 45c; doz., $4.50; 100, $30.00. 
he Hardy Lilies 



Collection of Six Hardy $9 
Garden Lilies . . . 
One each of the following varieties: Canadense, Regale, 
Superbum, Tenuifolium, Rubrum, Umbellatum........ $2.25 | 



Two each variety as above $4.00 Six each variety as above. 11.50 
Twelve ea. var. as above. $22.00 All prepaid 600 miles. 




Lilium Regale 
(lllustrated in Color on Cover G) 
The large, trumpet-shaped flowers are snowy white, with a pure 
yellow center, while the exterior of the petals is slightly tinged pink. 
It is a strong grower, attaining the height of three or four feet. The 
flowers are beautiful, possessing a delightful fragrance. The bulb, 
which should be given good, sharp drainage (as should all lilies), is 
perfectly hardy, usually presenting a dried, shriveled appearance, 
First Size, 6-7 in. in circumference. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
Select Size, 7-8 in. in circumference. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $27.00. 
Mammoth Size, 8-9 in.in circumference. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00; 100, $36.00. 
Jumbo Size, 9-10 in. in circumference. Each, 70c: doz., $7.00; 100, $60.00. 
Extra Jumbo, 10-11 in. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00; 100, $80.00. 
Lilium Speciosum Rubrum (Magnificum) 
(The Lance-Leaved Lily) : 
The typical form is white, flushed pink, and heavily spotted with 
carmine. The stem is about four feet high and has fresh, green, lance- 
shaped leaves, and the frilly flowers face downward and carelessly 
roll back their petals, while the stamens and pistil curl way out. A 
very beautiful lily, perfectly hardy, very seldom diseased, and a late 
Aug. and early Sept. bloomer. Plant the bulbs eight to ten inches deep. 
Each, 75c; dozen, $7.50. (Illustrated in Color on Cover G) 
Lilium Speciosum Album 
A pure white form of Lilium Rubrum. Each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 
Lilium Superbum 
(Illustrated in Color on Cover G) 
(American Turk’s Cap, Swamp Lily)—The most magnificent 
and showy of the native North American species, well worthy of 
extensive culture. This splendid lily. produces from ten to forty 
flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet, shaded yellow and spotted purplish 
brown at the base, with red anthers, in late July and August. 
This lily requires an acid condition and should be planted at least 8 
inches deep. Height, 3-8 feet. Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00: 100, $22.00. 
Lilium Tenuifolium 
(Illustrated in Color on Cover G) 
The lovely Coral Lily of Siberia. A great beauty. The brightest of 
all lilies. Grows 20 inches high, with finely cut foliage, slender stems 
and beautifully shaded coral-red flowers. One ought to grow them 
by the dozen, they are so fine for cutting and making clumps for the 
lawn Blooms very early. Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00; 100, $22.00. 
Lilium Umbellatum 
This group of lilies is of hybrid origin, and thrives in American 
garden borders, multiplying and enduring. They are early flowering, 
blooming during the first part of June. Usually attaining the height 
of two to three feet, they carry four to six flowers of cup-shape. 
Mixed. Each, 40c; doz.. $4.00; 100, $27.00. (Illustrated in Color on Cover G) 
Lily of the Valley 
Lily of the Valley is one of the best ground covers for shady places 
in the home grounds. It spreads rapidly, crowding out weeds, and the 
fragrant blossoms come early in the spring in great abundance. 
Clumps. Each, 60c., three for $1.50; doz., $5.50. 
Sunset Lily 
Because of its ease of culture, rapidity of increase and its extreme 
hardiness, the new Sunset Lily is certain to achieve widespread favor. 
Height 5-6 ft. with 10 or more flowers to the stalk. This lily is bright 
red, it’s throat, bright yellow with dark spots. Stems are straight and 
strong with no tendency to droop. Not particular as to soil, it will 
thrive in full sun or partial shade. July, flowering. 
3-€ inch. Each, 45c; doz., $4.50; 100. $30.00. 
6-7 inch. Each, 55c; doz,, $5.50; 100, $40.00. 
Lilium Willmottiae 
A beautiful and rather rare lily from China. Well grown specimens 
often carry more than twenty brilliant orange-red flowers. three inches 
across. The entire plant ha: a slender, graceful appearance. 
Each. 55c; doz,, $5.50; 106, $40.00. 
