
ALL OF YOUR .e. 
eee letters have been thoroughly enjoyed and those of you 
who have visited us have been most welcome. We are sorry we 
could not show you the lilies in bloom but none are being grown 
on the home place at present. Miss Clark grew no lilies here 
during the last five years she conducted this business and we 
have found it better to produce the lilies in isolated plant- 
ings. There is far less danger of disease and our aim is to 
supply only the best possible bulbs. At present our lilies 
are grown in more than twenty locations throughout the Pacific 
Northwest. The exceptional climate of this area produces a 
quality of bulbs nat found elsewhere. 
If you come to Oregon we will be glad to see you but it is 
best to drop us a line in advance as we are away frequently. 
This country is a gardener's paradise and you will love ite 
THIS LETTER oe. 
eee Would not be complete without mention of the good 
reports we have had with the use of the new Micronized Copper 
Spray for control of Botrytis. During the past year the spray 
has been improved and you will find it sticks better during wet 
weather and all in all, is the best remedy for this bothersome 
‘lily disease. You should, however, have it on hand, ready to 
use BEFORE it is needed. There is not time after the Botrytis 
attacks to send for ite Sometimes a delay of even a few hours 
during warm, humid weather makes the difference between serious 
infection and a slight damage. 
Botrytis on lilies is not necessarily fatal. If checked 
in time there is little harm. Neglected, the foliage is lost 
and that weakens the bulb, threatening its survival. The 
disease is not carried over in the bulb or transmitted by the 
bulb. Damage by late frost increases the danger of attack by 
Botrytis and for this reason one should have a supply of the 
Copper on hand before growth starts in the springe It keeps 
indefinitely and is easily washed out of the sprayer, a factor 
of value compared to the messy and less efficient Bordeaux we 
used to have to depend upon. 
NOW IN CLOSING 
Let me mention again, in all probability 
there will not be enough bulbs this season to 
supply all your demands. It will be several 
years yet before the supply can catch up. So, 
if you want lily bulbs this year get your order 
in as early as possible. Many of the scarce 
varieties are sold out by mid-summer, long before 
they are duge We enter each order in strict. 
rotation as they are received and when those 
sold equal the estimated crop, we have to refuse 
further orders. Lilies require years to produce. 
SO PLEASE GET YOUR ORDERS IN EARLY. 
Sincerely yours, 
Sas ee. &. Ware 

