




Sha rdy Soilies 
Few flowers bring your garden the unusual and exotic beauty of Lilies, the romance of the far 
corners of the earth in which many of them were discovered. They have come from Europe, Asia, 
Africa and the wild crannies of America to delight you with their different grace. and loveliness, 
their uncommon charm and colors that offer you the pleasure of “pointing with pride.” Growing 
some of the stranger varieties gives you enjoyment and satisfaction like that of collecting rare jades 
and porcelains. 
Lilium Speciosum, Red Champion 
Lilium Speciosum Album 



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Lilies are beginning to take their rightful place in Amer- 
ican 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 dis- 
tinctive results, a steady parade of changing bloom from 
early June to late September. 
Lilies, unlike Narcissus bulbs, are not all grown in one 
locality under one and the same conditions, but are gathered 
together from maay foreign countries. All ripen at different 
times of the year; therefore, orders for Lilies cannot always 
be filled at one time. The requirements of Lilies vary with 
each variety. We have a booklet on their culture, which will 
be sent to you upon receipt of 25 cents. Because of the lack 
of knowledge and the carelessness of many planters, we do 
not guarantee Lilies to grow. We do, however, guarantee to 
supply you bulbs in good condition and will replace without 
charge any damaged bulbs. immediately upon hearing from 
you. 
Speciosum i les 
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 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, send- 
ing 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 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 beau- 
tiful we have. 
Large Bulbs, 7-8 in. circum. 
Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $13.75, 25 $26.25 
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 
Each 95c, Three $2.75, Doz. $10.75.,25 $20.75 
Mammoth Size Bulbs 
Each $b.25, Three $2.95, Doz. $11.25, 25 $22.25 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 
“RED CHAMPION” 
A handsome deep colored variety of the 
Speciosum Lily. Superb for garden dec- 
Oration, cut flowers or pot culture in a 
cool greenhouse. Our strain is uniform, disease 
free and vigorous. An AMERICAN GROWN. 
The foundation stock was discovered locally on 
the slopes of Mount Hood, where it had grown 
undisturbed for some forty years. It likes a situ- 
ation in well-drained soil. Likes light shade dur- 
ing the hottest part of the day. These are the 
main requirements for successful culture. The 
smaller sized bulbs suffer less shock in trans- 
planting and are recommended for general gar- 
den purposes. Plant the bulbs 6 inches deep. 
Late August and early September flowering. 
Each $1.25, Three $3.45, Doz. $12.75, 25 $24.50 
