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SPECIOSUM 

AURATUM (Page 2) 
Lilium Speciodum 
Unquestionably the Speciosums are among the handsomest of all 
lilies, ranking with the Auratums, Backhouse Hybrids and Have- 
meyers. Too, they are one of the greatest favorites for border plant- 
ing due to very satisfactory performance year after year. The grace- 
ful, waved and frilled petals, recurved and twisted, are delightfully 
spotted and blotched with delicate color. Prominent papilles add 
contrast and the conspicuous anthers, delicately poised, lend charm 
to the symphony of color. 
Speciosum lilies are not too particular as to soil but do best in a 
cool, well drained loam with plenty of humus. In hot soils they 
do not thrive. Partial shade during the heat of mid-day is important. 
They are easily the highlight of the late summer garden and even 
more so because of their comparatively easy culture. Heights vary 
with varieties from three to six feet. Planting depth (PD), cover 
5 inches. 
SPECIOSUM Melpomene—/77—One of the finer and generally scarce 
varieties of Speciosum not available during the war years. Color a 
brilliant deep crimson-lake with white margin. Mid-August flower- 
ing and one of the most attractive of all garden lilies. Stocks 
limited. 
SPECIOSUM Magnificum—/79-This, like var. Rubrum, is called the 
Pink Showy Lily. It is a deep carmine pink, spotted crimson, one 
of the finest of the colored varieties. For border planting few other 
lilies make as spectacular a display. Along with others of this great 
species, it is easily the crowning glory of the late August garden. 
Delightful with Anemone Hupehensis, Heliotrope and blue Hosta. 
Combine it with Auratum and Longiflorum Estate against a back- 
ground of evergreen and flank with Abelia Grandiflora for a never 
to be forgotten picture. Magnificum is an improved form of Rubrum. 
SPECIOSUM Rubrum, “’Red Champion’’—781-—A variety of the red 
show lily of Japan found growing in an isolated garden in the foot- 
hills of the Cascade mountains here in Oregon where it flourished 
undisturbed nearly half a century. It is disease free and vigorous. 
Like all other Speciosums, it likes a well drained soil, amply filled 
with humus and a location where it receives partial shade during the 
heat of the day. Flowers in late August or early September. PD 
5 inches. 
SPECIOSUM Rubrum-780-This is probably the most widely 
grown and best known of the whole group. The flowers are white 
flushed and spotted with deep rose, producing a bloom essen- 
tially carmine-pink. Like all the rest it is very free flowering 
and a vigorous grower. Any of the Speciosums are excellent for 
the beginner due to their tolerance of varied conditions. One 
must, however, start with healthy bulbs. In years past all too 
many of the bulbs of this species were imported and badly 
infected with mosaic. All our stocks are grown here in the 
Northwest with extreme care that they are healthy. They are 
ready in October, in plenty of time for fall planting anywhere 
in the country. Please ORDER EARLY as stocks though ample, 
are not unlimited. 

SPECIOSUM Kraetzeri-775-An extra choice form of the pure 
white Speciosum, this one with a green stripe in the center of each 
petal. We've not had this to offer for several years due to scarcity 
as it has always been very much in demand. In many respects simi- 
lar to Album but generally considered more beautiful. The supply 
is limited so get your order in as early as possible. 
SPECIOSUM Punctatum—/78—-An early variety and desirable to 
extend the season of this glorious lily. The color is white with rose- 
pink spots. It is a very vigorous variety with up to 20 blossoms on 
stems 4 to 6 feet tall. Partial shade is most to its liking. We’ve 
not had sufficient stock to offer this for several years. PD 6 inches. 
SPECIOSUM (Pure white strain) —783-A collected lot of bulbs from 
an isolated section of Japan which we are growing here for the 
first time this year. The blooms are pure white (no gold or green 
midrib), and have prominent yellow anthers. They are said to set 
seed and seem very disease resistant. No variety name has as yet 
been given them and only a limited number of bulbs are available. 
It is hoped that purchasers of these bulbs will report to us their 
opinions of this variety. The collector, a lily expert, considers them 
exceptionally fine. 
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