


Coral Lily 
CORAL LILY 
Lilium Tenuifolium. Begins blooming June 
1st. One of our showiest and most popular 
lilies, producing 18 inch branched stems 
bearing as many as 20 waxy flowers of bril- 
liant scarlet. Probably the brightest color of 
all lilies, making it ideal for mass planting. 
Blooming size bulbs. Available from Oc- 
tober until May. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 
12 for $4.00, postpaid. f 



Lemon Lillies Are 
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TULIPS—DAFFODILS—HYACINTHS—CROCUS _ 
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other bulbs in full natural color. If you want to be sure to receive this folder, fill out the coupon below and mail it — 
to us with your spring order: Coupons must be mailed before June (5th. ; 2 
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TIGRIDIA or AZTEC LILY 
Showy, bulbous plants suitable for the mixed border, growing about 18 
inches high, bearing erect spikes of large attractive flowers with oddly blotched 
cup-shaped centers. Few fiowers are more gorgeously colored or so beautiful. 
Bloom from middle of July to September. The bulbs are edible. When plain 
boiled and seasoned they have a delicious, nutty flavor, as palatable as a*po- 
tato. They are easily grown and keep better than potatoes. The Tigridia 
should be extensively grown in vegetable and flower gardens everywhere. Bulbs 
are planted and handled the same as Gladiolus. Mixed Colors only. Available 
from January until June. 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.15, postpaid. 
NUT ORCHID (Achimenes) 
“One of the easiest of all bulbs to grow indoors. Blooms in ten weeks from 
planting. We recommend three bulbs to a pot. Also suited to outdoor culture 
in semi-shade. The flowers are 114 to 2 inches across and ‘similar in appear- 
ance to Gloxinias. They come in various shades of Blue, Lavender, Purple, 
Red, Pink and White. Blooming size bulbs available from January until May. 
Mixture of colors only. 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.75, postpaid. 
MONTBRETIAS 
The Montbretia is one of the most floriferous and showy of summer flower- 
ing bulbous plants, producing in great numbers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 inches 
in length, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly beautiful star-shaped 
flowers, 14% to 2 inches across. Very popular for clumping among perennials 
and shrubbery, easily grown, and add much to any flower garden. Also highly 
valued as cut-flowers and can be grown in flower-pots in the house. Mont- 
bretias are quite hardy and should be planted early in the spring, preferably 
in a warm, sunny location. They should be protected during the winter with 
a heavy covering of leaves, or can be taken up each fall and stored the same 
as Gladiolus bulbs. Our mixture contains many bright shades of yellow, salmon, 
orange and scarlet. Special Mixed, available from November until June. 
8 for 50c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 


MADONNA LILY 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.00, postpaid. 
RED BANDED LILY 
September. Large bulbs available from October until Ma: 
70c each; 3 for $1.75; 12 for $6.00, postpaid. Spet hae 
Regal Lily 

REGAL LILY 
The Regal Lily (Myriophyllum) grows 3 to 5 feet high. The large 
trumpet-shaped flowers, 4 to 6 inches in length, are white, slightly suf- 
fused with pink and a glow of canary yellow at the throat. The delight- 
fully perfumed flowers are freely produced during July. One of the 
hardiest. Blooming size bulbs. Available. from October until May. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. Seed, {5¢ per pkt.; 
“DOUBLE TIGER LILY 
The easiest of all Lilies to grow, thriving on practically any soil. The 
double spotted orange flowers are produced in August on stems 4 to 5 feet 
high. Available from October until May. Bulbs 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 
12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
- PHILIPPINE EASTER LILY 
The Philippine Lily (Philippinense) is one of the finest hardy lilies in 
existence. The flowers are white tinted purple outside, larger than the 
common Haster Lily and delightfully fragrant. Starts blooming in Au- 
gust and the flower stems appear one after another until fall, with as 
many as 10 flowers on a single stem. Blooming size bulbs available from 
November until May. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.00, postpaid. 
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The Madonna Lily (candidum) grows 2 to 3 feet high and — 
blooms in late June. One of our most popular Lilies because — 
of its dependable and free fiowering habit. The waxy, pure 
white flowers are produced in clusters of 3 to 20 blooms on a 
single stalk. The flowers have a delightful fragrance that 
perfumes the entire garden. Madonna Lily bulbs are planted — 
only in late summer and fall. Order now and the bulbs will 
be delivered next August. Blooming size bulbs, 60c each; 
The Red Banded Lily (Rubrum) has been a favorite fo 
years but was unobtainable during the war. The large, ros: 
white flowers, with reflexed petals, are thickly dotted with 
crimson spots. A beautiful Lily for the garden and for cut 
ting. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and blooms during August and 

