L. GIGANTEUM 
The Giant Lily from the Himalayas 
We do not know of a more interesting and exciting lily to grow than the Giant 
Lily. In England it is the pride of the big estates. In this country every flower lover 
can grow it who can meet the following requirements: a half-shade location, well 
drained acid soil (plenty of peatmoss mixed into the soil), plant food and water 
during the growing season. Giganteum should only be transplanted during the 
dormant season; October is the best time. The roots are not damaged the way we 
pack the bulbs and the lily will take hold in its new location before severe freezing 
sets in. Of course it should be planted at once upon arrival, roots should never be 
allowed to dry. The bulbs we ship should b!oom within one or two growing seasons. 
The big, glossy, heart-shaped leaves make a beautiful plant even if the bulb 
would never bloom, and to watch this lily grow is a source of never ending interest. 
The year the bulb blooms, the flower stem may grow up to a height of ten feet within 
about ten or twelve weeks. You can almost see it grow. It stands to reason that a plant 
which grows so rapidly must have plenty of plant food and water available during 
this period. 
On the flowering stalk the lower leaves are very large, measuring as much as 52” 
around, towards the top leaves become smaller. Flower buds grow first in an upward 
position, finally opening in a downward position. The large, narrow trumpets are 
pure white outside, with narrow maroon stripes in the throat. The spicy, clove-like 
scent perfumes the air at night, and even after the flowers fall the forming plump 
seedpods again make the plant attractive until the end of the season. Only the year 
it blooms does Giganteum produce a flower stalk. 
After blooming the original bulb has spent itself. However, by this time numerous 
off-sets of varying sizes have been formed. Properly taken care of, these should in 
due time produce a continuous number of flowering bulbs; in our experience they all 
bloom within three years. We can think of few things that bring so much satisfaction 
and happiness to a nature and flower lover as this lily will. 
Our planting instructions sent with each order gives detailed information. 


Small (eae eee $1.50 each 
Mediunawe ae $2.50 each 
Larecs ener $3.50 each 
TIPS TO LILY GROWERS BOOKS: 
WOOD ASHES washed in around plants 4-6 weeks before Preston, Isabella—Lilies for Every Garden—1947 
flowering will intensify colors for most lilies. 
A WELL DRAINED soil is essential for all lilies. If your soil 
is heavy, lighten it with well-rotted leafmold or mix it with 
peatmoss. Peatmoss is essential to grow some lilies success- 
fully; we do not know of any lily resenting it. 
LIQUID COW MANURE in diluted form is the best plant 
food for any plant and lilies. Well rotted compost incor- 
porated in the soil is very good. Dishwater, which contains 
soap, fat, sugar in small amounts is an excellent plant food 
and very inexpensive. 
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND COMMERCIAL FERTILIZ- 
ERS FOR LILIES. The dangers of burning roots and bulbs is 
too probable. 
For more information we recommend: 
Reference Chart of Lilies for Garden and Greenhouse 
Includes Descriptive Data and Cultural Information on their 
Care and Management, by EDGAR L. KLINE. Several hundred 
varieties of lilies listed. You can order this Chart from us. 
PRICE $1.00, postpaid 
MacNeil, Alan and Esther—Garden Lilies—1946 
Slate, George L—Lilies for American Gardens—1947 
Woodcock, H. Drysdale and Coutts, J—Lilies ... Their Cul- 
ture and Management—1935 
The Lily Yearbooks of the North American Lily Society are a 
source of good lily articles. You may obtain these books by 
writing to 
North American Lily Society 
1086 North Broadway 
Yonkers 3, N.Y. 
May we suggest that you 
JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN LILY SOCIETY. 
Valuable information about lilies will thus be available to you. 
Latest circular to members: Growing Lilies from Seed by Drs. 
S. L. Emsweller and G. L. Slate. 

WE GUARANTEE our bulbs to be healthy and true to 
name. However, we cannot be held responsible for losses 
due to improper planting conditions or lack of proper care. 
OREGON GROWN. 
