Lilium Maxwill. Cross between Willmottiae and Maximowiczii. It has the lovely 
flowers of Willmottiae, orange yellow with recurving petals and black dots scattered over 
them. The Maximowiczii bequeathed tall stems, many flowers and hardy thrifty growth. 
It is a sturdy lily that will do extremely well in ordinary garden culture. Sizes at 50c 
and 75c ea. 
L. pardalinum. California native and very easy to grow. Many deep orange flowers, 
shading to red at tips. Needs partial shade, moist but well drained soil. Plant 4” deep. 
Blooms June, July. Hardy. 25c ea. Largest bulbs 35c. $2.50 and $3.50 per doz. 
L. regale, Improved type. These are so much better that we are not listing the 
common, unimproved type this year. This improved regale has less of the pink and 
orchid tones on petals and is thus more white. This is one of the hardiest and best 
garden liles. We are reducing prices on this improved type almost to level of the common 
sort. Prices 30c, 40c and 50c. 
L. longiflorum, var. Croft Easter Lily. This is the best lily for forcing in pots. 
How to Force Easter Lilies. Follow our “Potting Directions” on a former page. 
Soil two-thirds sandy loam, one-third well rotted compost, leaf mould or peat rubbed 
thru a 4%” mesh screen and a little well rotted and screened manure. Fill pots half full 
and set bulbs in the center, as soon as you receive them. A half inch thickness of sand 
in contact with bulbs is best as there is some hazard if compost or manure touches bulb. 
Many lay bulbs slightly on side so that water does not accumulate within scales of bulb. 
When planted, place pots in a cool situation, temperature above 34° but not over 
40°. This may be in a cold frame or a box outside or inside or under a large tree. The 
cool temperature is necessary. Pack the pots in sphagnum, straw or sand to hold the 
moisture and leave them until roots are abundant. Do not force any bulb until pots are 
well filled with roots. When brought into the house, the night temperature should be 
45° to 50° and only a little higher in the day for 7 to 10 days. When top growth 
shows, give 60° at night, 70° in day time. It requires about 13 weeks at this tempera- 
ture until flowers open. Longer time must be allowed if dark or cloudy weather is 
expected. Longer days or more sun in south will shorten slightly this interval. To retard 
or hasten bloom raise or lower temperature but do not raise to over 70° and do not 
alternate retarding and advancing. 
Do not give potted lilies strong sunshine. Shade greenhouse glass lightly or use 
muslin curtain in house. Syringe foliage with water at 70° on bright mornings but 
never in the evening or on cloudy days. Give good ventilation. With a little experience 
one can have flowers for Easter or any desired date in spring. Amateurs usually are 
successful from the first but one can be more sure if several bulbs are potted. 
Croft Easter Lily. It makes a shorter stem and a more spreading flower head and 
is thus more attractive in pots than most lilies. A pure white lily for Easter is a tradition 
we should cherish. It belongs in our home, on altars, in churches on that date. They 
should be given as presents then to friends and loved ones. The following prices are 
for smaller flowering bulbs up to the largest size. The larger bulbs force more easily 
and give many more flowers. The delivery date is late fall as soon as bulbs mature and 
are ready to be moved. Prices, 35c, 45c, 60c and 75c ea. The smaller size will need a 
5” or 6” pot, the larger up to 8” or even larger. These do well in mild climates in 
the garden, blooming June to July. 
Roman Hyacinths. Have single flowers, usually, and a less dense raceme than the 
Dutch Hyacinths but they have equal fragrance and great beauty in the garden or in pots. 
Culture, the same as for Dutch Hyacinths as noted below, either in gardens or pots. Our 
bulbs are nearly all white but a few are blue and now and then you may get a pink one. 
We can only call them Assorted, 25c ea. 
Dutch Hyacinths are loved by every one and have been for more than a thousand 
years. Their exquisite beauty, rare fragrance and easy culture contribute equally to this 
result. ok 
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