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Few flowers bring your gurden the unusual and exotic beauty of Lilies are beginning to take their rightful place in American 0 
Lilies, the romance of the far corners of the earth in which many of gardens, large and small, not only for their beauty but because of ssi 
them were discovered. They have come from Europe, Asia, Africa and their challenge to the gardener’s originality and skill. As a group re 
the wild crannies of America to delight you with their different grace they are not the easiest flowers to grow; but in the past 20 years or a 
and loveliness, their uncommon charm and colors that offer you the so it has been demonstrated that they are not particularly difficult Ai 
pleasure of “pointing with pride.” Growing some of the stranger vari- either—just enough so to stimulate gardening interest. And they: pay kc 
eties gives you enjoyment and satisfaction like that of collecting rare well in distinctive results, a steady parade of changing bloom from toy 
jades and porcelains. June to late September. ” 
Lilies, unlike Narcissus bulbs, are not all grown in one locality under one and the _ ii! 
same conditions, but are gathered together from many foreign countries. All ripen at } > tron 
different times of the year; therefore, orders for Lilies cannot always be filled at one com 
time. The requirements of Lilies vary with each variety. We have a booklet on their pete 
culture, which will be sent to you upon receipt of 25 cents. Because of the lack of | ‘to 
knowledge and the carelessness of many planters, we do not guarantee Lilies to grow. fon 
We do, however, guarantee to supply you bulbs in good condition and will replace os 
without charge any damaged bulbs, immediately upon hearing from you. Flo 
Spectosum JEN, tb 
The petals are well rolled back and are handsomely spotted, often branded 
with distinct color. The anthers are conspicuous for their size and color, and 
extremely delicate poise. In addition to these attractive qualities, it has a strongly Reg 
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, sending up 
its flowering stems year after year in increasing numbers. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM 
Beautiful, snow-white with a golden green stripe through the center of each Re 
petal, and anthers of a coppery tint. Alike in the form of the flower and in 
the way of growing, this Lily is one of the most beautiful we have. 
Large Bulbs, 8-9 in. circum. Each 95c, Three $2.75, Doz. $10.75, 25 $20.75 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM 
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. 
Large No. 1 Bulbs 
Mammoth Size Bulbs 
Each 90c° Three $2.50, Doz. $9.75, 25 $19.00 
Each $1.00, Three $2.85, Doz. $11.00, 25 $21.75 



SPECIOSUM, YELLOW (See Lilium Henryi, page 77) 
Lilium Speciosum Magnificum 
Hybrid Auratum Lily 

Healthy, American-Grown 
Hybrid Cluratum Lilies 
(Gold-Banded Lily) 
We take pleasure in offering a fine healthy lot of American- 
grown bulbs from seed. The bulbs we offer have bloomed in the 
nursery and are definitely superior to the imported stock. While 4 
the bulbs are not as large, they produce an unusual amount oe 
giant flowers and the plants are healthy and vigorous. We supply © 
them with their roots intact. They continue making roots imme- 
diately after planting. The bulbs are sent to you in late autumn 
or early spring if weather is too cold. 
One of the outstanding introductions for this autumn 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. 
Clean Bulbs, 5 to 6 inches 
Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $13.75, 25 $26.25 
Clean Bulbs, 6 to 7 inches 
Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00, 25 $28.75 
Clean Bulbs, 7 to 8 inches 
Each $1.85, Three $5.00, Doz. $18.50, 25 $36.00 
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