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1. GIGANTEUM 
The Giant Lily from the Himalayas 
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We do not know of a more interesting and exciting Ty 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 transplant- 
ed during the dorinant season; October is the best time. The roots are not dam- 
aged 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 bloom 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 in- 
terest. 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, nar- 
row trumpets, 8-10’ long, are pure white outside, with narrow maroon stripes in 
the throat. The spicy, clove-like scent perfumes the air, increasing in intensity 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 bloomigg the original bulb has spent itself. However, by this time 
numerous off-set#) of varying sizes have been formed. Properly taken care of, 
these should in @ue 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. 
$1.50 each; should bloom the 3rd year 
$2.50 each; should bloom the 2nd or 3rd year 
$3.50 each; should bloom Ist or 2nd year 
(All Prices Are Postpaid) 

TIPS TO LILY GROWERS 
WOOD ASHES washed in around plants 46 weeks before 
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 
successfully; we do not Know of any lily resenting it. 
LIQUID COW MANURE in diluted torm 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 COMERCIAL FERTILIZER 
FOR LIUELIES. The danger of burning roots and bulbs is 
too. probable. 
DO YOUR CULTIVATING around your lilies early enough 
in spring before growth starts. After that, hand-weed only 
since hoeing would damage stem-roots and other shallow 
roots. You may even cut off the stem of such varities as 
Preston hybrid which may wander underground before ap- 
pearing. 
BOOKS: 
Preston, Isabella—Lilies for Every Garden—1947 
MacNeil, Alan and Esther—Garden Liltes—1946 
Siate, George L—Lilies for American Gardens—1947 
H. Drysdate Woodcock and Wm. T. Stearn, 360 pp. /2 
pp piates—Lilies of the World—1950. 
The Lily Yearbooks of the North American Lily Society are 
a source of good lily artic.es. 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. 
