Hardy Garden Lilies 
Splendid Varieties That Will Give a Wealth of Bloom 
Lilies can create more interest in your hardy borders or rock gardens than any other 
group of plants mainly because of the wide range of varieties. The characteristics of the 
plant, the shape of the flowers, and the preference as to soil together with a long bloom- 
ing range from June to late fall make Lilies especially interesting. Though we give a 
few cultural hints under individual varieties, it can be generally said that Lilies prefer 
a cool, moist soil, produced by a mulch of leaves, peat moss, or a thick, low growing ground 
cover. Unless otherwise noted plant from 4 to 6 inches deep and about 10 to 12 inches 
apart. Lilies can be used almost anywhere in your garden. Plant in groups among per- 
ennials, low border shrubs or bank against low evergreens. Some especially good combin- 
ations are Candidum with Delphiniums, Henryi with Evergreens or Buddleia, and Regals 
with climbing Roses. 
We are taking special care to produce and sell only mosaic-free bulbs. This is one of 
the principal reasons for failure with Lilies. Careful roguing and propagating from seed 
where possible is your assurance of healthy bulbs. All bulbs we ship are top size for the 
variety. ? 
LILIUM AURATUM ESPERANZA (Gold Band Lily) 
These are American Hybrids and are not to be confused with Japanese-grown Auratum. The Esperanza 
strain gives many combinations of white flowers spotted crimson and banded with gold. No two plants 
will flower alike. Season late July to September. Plants 4 to 6 feet high. Partial shade. Fragrant. 
Each $1.95 3 for $5.60 12 for $20.00 
LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily) 
Many large, fragrant, white, funnel-shaped flowers on plants 3 to 5 feet high. Prefer full sun and espe- 
cially striking when used with Delphiniums. Bulbs should be planted only 2 inches deep. Shipped in 
late August only. 
Each $0.50 3 for $1.35 12 for $5.25 
LILIUM HENRYI (Orange Speciosum Lily ) 
Bright orange-yellow spotted brown. Flowers of medium size recurved type on stems 5 to 8 feet. Pre- 
fers partial shade, blooms plentifully in August. Our easiest grower. 
Each $0.70 3 for $1.75 12 for $7.00 
LILIUM MAXWILL (Maxwill Lily) 
Medium size, bright orange-red, spotted black, of recurved type, on stems 4 to 6 feet. Blooms profusely 
in July with up to 40 blooms per plant. Adaptable to almost any soil condition. 
Each $0.55 3 for $1.45 12 for $5.50 
LILIUM REGALIANUM (Regal Lily) 
Large, white, fragrant blooms with a purple-rose flush. Trumpet type. Blooms in June and July. Grows 
3 to 6 feet. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. 
Each $0.45 3 for $1.25 12 for $4.50 
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Pink Showy Lily ) 
Large recurved blooms varying from rose-pink to carmine-pink, spotted crimson. Fragrant. Plants 3 to 
5 feet tall and likes partial shade. 
Each $0.90 3 for $2.50 12 for $9.75 
LILLUM TIGRINUM FLORE-PLENO (Double Tiger Lily ) 
This old-fashioned standby has large, dark salmon-orange blooms spotted with mahogany. Blooms in 
August and grows 5 feet tall. 
Each $0.40 3 for $1.00 12 for $3.50 
LILIUM WILLMOTTIAE (Swehwan Lily) 
Medium size, orange-red blooms, dotted with black, on plants 3 to 6 feet tall. Blooms in July. One of 
the unusual varieties sure to cause comment among garden visitors. 
Each $0.45 3 for $1.25 12 for $4.50 
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