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, one paeers gue your garden the unusual and exotic beauty of Lilies, the romance of the far corners of the earth 
a pee many of them were discovered, They have come from Europe, Asia, Africa and the wild crannies of America 
0 delight you with their DIFFERENT grace and loveliness, their uncommon charm and colors that offer you the 
pleasure of “pointing with pride.” 
that of collecting rare jades and porcelains. 
Growing some of the stronger varieties gives you enjoyment and satisfaction like 
Lilies are beginning to take their rightful place in American gardens, large and small, not only for their beauty but 
because of their challenge to the gardener’s originality and skill, As a group they are not the easiest flowers to grow; 
but in the past 20 years or so it has been demonstrated that they are not particularly difficult either—just enough so 
to stimulate gardening interest. And they pay you well in distinctive results, a steady parade of changing bloom from 
early June to late September. 
Hybrid Auratum Lilies 
; One of the outstanding introductions for the spring of 1946 
is the Hybrid Lilium Auratum. Blooms of Auratum Lily bulbs 
formerly imported from Japan showed considerable variation. 
Seed saved from these varying forms and grown in this country, 
produced bulbs which are not only free from Lily disease but pro- 
duce flowers of astounding beauty and great variations. In fact; 
many are so different and beautiful as to defy comparison to the 
Auratum Lily we are familiar with. If you have grown and known 
the Auratum Lily you will be astounded to see the great beauty 
of the Hybrid Auratum. The bulbs offered are healthy and have 
already bloomed in the nursery. These require no more care than 
any other Lily and will give you many years of enjoyment. 
' Each $2.00, Three $5.50, Six $10.00, Doz. $18.00 
Bellingham Hybrid Lilies 
The first Bellingham Hybrid Lilies were raised and improved by 
the late Dr. Griffiths, expert on bulbs at the United States 
Department of Agriculture Bulb Station at Bellingham, Wash- 
ington. As long ago as 1919 a beginning was made by Dr. 
Griffiths to improve these fine hybrids and since that time they 
have been steadily improved by reselection. 
It is now our pleasure to introduce them and we feel certain 
that the Bellingham Hybrid Lilies will from now on be a permanent 
and important feature of American gardens. 
They are robust plants, growing about 4 to 5 feet high; stems 
are stiff and require no staking. The foliage is good and flowers 
grow in pyramidal clusters of 20 to 30 blooms. The blooms are 
Turk’s-cap-shaped, sharply reflexing petals in some, others not. 
The colors range from soft yellow, buff-terra-cotta, through shades 
of copper and orange to red, distinctly spotted with dark red or 
soft brown spots. Some flowers resemble Orchids in their markings. 
As usual, nice things come in small packages; the supply is yet 
limited; therefore, order promptly. A-No. 1 flowering bulbs are 
offered as follows: 
Three $2.25, Six $4.25, Doz. $8.00, 100 $57.50 
Speciosum JE 
One of the greatest favorites as a border Lily; of daring as well 
as beautiful form. The petals are well rolled back and are hand- 
somely spotted, often branded with distinct color. The style is 
thrown out in a curved line of much grace and strength. The 
stamens boldly diverge from it. The anthers are conspicuous for 
their size and color and extremely delicate poise. In addition to 
all these attractive qualities, it has a strongly waved outline to 
the petals, which adds much to its beauty. It flowers through the 
late summer into autumn. The cultivation of this Lily is simple. 
It may be relied upon to prosper, sending up its flowering stems 
year after year in increasing numbers. 
Speciosum album 
Large bulbs, 8 to 9 in. circum. Each $1.20, Doz. $12.00, 100 $85.00 
Beautiful, snow-white flowers with a golden green stripe 
through the center of each petal, and anthers of a coppery 
tint. Alike in the form of the flower and in the way of grow- 
ing, this Lily is one of the most beautiful we have. 
Speciosum magnificum (Rubrum Improved) 
Large, No. 1 bulbs Each 85c, Doz. $8.50, 100 $60.00 
Mammoth size bulbs Each $1.10, Doz. $11.00, 100 $75.00 
Rich ruby-carmine, margined white; stout of substance and 
broad of petal, this variety stands out prominently on account 
of its vigorous growth as well as the size and depth of coloring. 
Speciosum Yellow. (See Lilium Henryi on page 74.) 
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SSiltum Centifolium 
(Wayside Hybrids 
These magnificent hybrids are the result of crossing Lilium 
Leucanthum variety Chloraster with Lilium Sargentiae and again 
with Lilium Regale. The flowers are immense white trumpets 
borne on stems rising 6 to 8 feet in height, resembling greatly 
enlarged and improved Regale Lilies. Delightfully fragrant and 
superbly showy. While all are white inside, the external coloring 
varies from emerald-green through tints of pink to brownish 
purple, each and every one with growing and adding interest. 
The name (Centi-folium, hundred leaved) is suggestive of its 
abundant foliage. We are very pleased to be finally able to 
offer these gorgeous hybrid Lilies and believe them to be an 
exceptional addition to any Lily collection. Fortunately, they are 
hardy and of simplest culture, growing even more Iuxuriantly than 
the Regale Lily. Plant in light shade 5 inches deep in soil per- 
fectly drained. Give slight protection in coldest part of the country. 
They flower in July and August. Delivery in November and early 
spring. 
No. 1 strong flowering bulbs, 5 to 6 inch circum. 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Top size, strong flowering bulbs, 6 to 7 inch circum. 
Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Mammoth size, strong flowering bulbs, 7 to 8 inch circum. 
Each 75c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.50, 100 $55.00 
Soilium Regale 
(The Regal Lily) 
One of the most beautiful and one of the hardiest Lilies in cultivation— 
“Lilium Regale” is truly a Royal Lily; worthy of a place in every garden; it 
is a lover of loam and sunshine. A vigorous grower with sturdy stems, 4 to 
6 feet high, densely covered with fine foliage. Center of flower flushed with 
yellow shading to white at outer edges; externally the flowers are streaked 
with brown on the “ribs,/’ shaded through the almost translucent petals 
with a delightful pearly tint; it is extraordinarily beautiful. Very floriferous 
and when thoroughly established, bears as high as 18 to 20 flowers. 
Flowering bulbs, 6-7 in. Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Flowering bulbs, 7-8 in. Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Flowering bulbs, 8-9 in. Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Flowering bulbs, 9in.up. Each 75c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.50, 100 $55.00 
NOW teri Susel: Lily 
This brilliant Lily is of easiest culture; in fact, it’s ‘‘fool-proof.” It is vig- 
orous, dependable, very hardy, and multiplies rapidly. It does equally well 
in full sun or shade. They reach a height of five to six feet. Stems are 
stout and require no staking. A clump of six or a dozen when in bloom 
makes a brilliant picture in any garden. Each stem is topped with a dozen 
or more beautiful flowers in July. The petals are somewhat recurving and 
a brilliant sunset-red, while the base of the bloom is yellow, beautifully 
marked with amber-brown dots. 
Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Lilium Umbellatum Hybrids 
These Hybrids are very interesting as they provide a new and 
wide range of color in one of the stoutest and strongest of Lilies. 
Hybrid Umbellatums establish readily and multiply freely, have 
great clusters of upright growing flowers which vary in color from 
pale yellow to deep yellow, amber, copper to flaming Indian red. 
They grow about 24 to 30 inches tall on stiff stems. They are 
particularly effective planted between clumps of Iris, do well in 
light shade and full sun. You certainly will not be disappointed 
in the way they grow and bloom. 
Three $2.15, Doz. $7.50, 100 $55.00 











