ARDY aLiLelES 
Many of the late-flowering Lily bulbs are not ready before 
the end of November. Where the ground is likely to freeze, 
we advise the preparation of the Lily beds or borders early 
in autumn, covering with 4 to 6 inches of leaves or other 
litter to prevent the ground from freezing until the bulbs 
arrive. See that they have a well-drained position. Without 
exception, they prefer a half-shady, moist location, pro- 
tected against the hot sun. The ground must be thoroughly 
spaded to a depth of 18 inches before planting Lilies and 
must be enriched by adding equal portions of leafmold, peat 
and rotten manure. Plant tne bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep. 
Varieties like Speciosum require at least 8 inches. Put 
~some sand under and around the bulbs to insure proper 
drainage. Cover the beds with 6 to 8 inches of leaves or 
other litter, which must be removed in spring. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. Madonna Lily. One of the oldest, 
loveliest and best-known Lilies. Can be planted only 
in the fall. Spikes of white flowers in June. Extra 
heavy selected bulbs, $10.50 per dozen, $85 per 100. 
Selected bulbs, $6.50 per dozen, $50 per 100. 
LILIUM HANSONII. This handsome and easily grown 
Lily prdouces waxy-textured flowers of bright orange- 
yellow, spotted brown. It bears six to twelve fragrant, 
nodding flowers of very good substance on each spike, 
clustered above broad whorls of leaves on stems 3 to 4 
feet high. One of the finest and earliest Lilies. Prefers 
shade. The young shoots appear very early in the spring 
and should be protected. Stem rooting; plant about 10 
inches deep. June flowering. Extra heavy selected bulbs, 
$13 per doz., $100 per 100. Selected bulbs, $10 per 
dozen, $75 per 100. 
LILIUM HENRYI. The orange-yellow Speciosum. <A 
splendid garden plant, vigorous in growth and of easy 
cultivation, reaching 6 feet or more in height when 
established. Plant in late fall or early spring, 10 inches 
deep. July-August flowering. Extra heavy selected bulbs, 
$7.50 per dozen, $60 per 100. Selected bulbs, $6.25 
per dozen, $50 per 100. 
LILIUM REGALE. Pure white bloom, with bright golden 
throat; outside white, tinted pink. Very wiry stem, 
growing from 2 to 3 feet tall, with many blooms to each 
stem. Perfectly hardy and will do well in any well- 
drained soil. July flowering. Jumbo bulbs, $10.59 per 
dozen, $85 per 100. Extra heavy selected bulbs, $8 
per dozen, $65 per 100. Selected bulbs, $5.75 per 
dozen, $45 per 100. 
LILIUM SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Massive flowers 
of rich ruby-carmine, margined white. Strong stout 
stem with dark green leaves. August flowering. Extra 
heavy selected bulbs, $13 per dozen, $100 per 100. 
