Komatre fo Uwe - Lites 
B fimeee) G2 Oo.N 
Dear Friend: 
If only it were possible to stop at your house and hand you this new 
1949 catalog, there are doubtless numerous lily questions you would like 
to talk over. Your interesting letters have been most welcome but it is 
quite impossible to fully cover cultural details in a letter, no matter 
how lengthy. That's why I wrote the little book, "Success with Lilies 
in the Home Garden". You will find it fully described in the catalog. 
If, after reading it,. you don't feel it is worth the price, we'll "swap" 
back. That's fair enough, is it not? 
In this new lily catalog you will find practically every worthwhile 
lily available today. We believe it is the most complete selection offered 
anywhere. Wherever possible, prices have been reduced (sixty varieties 
cost less than last year). However, many expenses have increased including 
postage (a big item), now higher than ever before, and don't forget, we 
ship all bulbs postpaid. 
As this is written, lilies here in the Northwest are growing rapidly, 
the finest I've ever seen. The unusually cold winter we had does not seem 
to have affected them. We did not expect it would, as, with few exceptions, 
all our lilies are perfectly hardy at zero or even well below. 
Lily plantings in this area are expanding considerably but not as 
fast as the demand. More and more lily fanciers are learning that Oregon 
Grown lily bulbs, acclimated and fresh dug at the proper time, are far 
more sure of succeeding than are imported bulbs which sad experience has 
taught us are frequently diseased. Lily bulbs from overseas, often badly 
dried out and held over in cold storage for spring planting, even at their 
best, are far from being in prime condition. 
And thanks a million for telling your friends about our lilies. Their 
cordial letters have been thoroughly enjoyed. Don't delay too long getting 
your orders in. Many varieties will sell out quickly. 
Very sincerely, 
Ronse gs. Ware 
Romaine B. Ware 
