AUGUST-FLOWERING LILIES 
AURATUM 
AURATUM MACRANTHUM  (Platyphyllum). This 
is the robust growing form; the stem is stout and attains 
a considerable height, the leaves are broad; enormous 
flowers, white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the 
choicest of all, and in our opinion, superior to the type. 
Through our connections with the American Govern- 
ment in control in Japan we have been successful in 
securing the same special strain of bulbs that we handled 
prior to the war. They are all especially selected for us 
and are free from disease. 
Some extra JUMBO size bulbs are available at very 
special prices: 
Mammoth Size 14 to 20 inches in circumference (Very 
Limited) $2.10 each, $20.00 for 10. 
Jumbo Size 13 to 15 inches in circumference (Limited) 
$1.75 each, $17.00 for 10. 
Extra Large Size 11 to 13 inches in circumference $1.25 
each; $10.00 for 10; $97.50 per 100. 
Large Size 10 to 11 inches in circumference $1.00 each; 
$9.00 for 10; $87.50 per 100. See illustration, Color 
Guide. 
BATEMANNIAE. Clear, glowing apricot flowers, from 
3 to 4 inches in diameter, on stems about 3 feet high, 
bearing from 4 to 6 flowers in a terminal umbel or clus- 
ter; free of spots; is at its best early in August. $8.75 
for 10; $85.00 per 100. 
HENRYI. A splendid garden plant, vigorous in_ its 
growth, failing very seldom. One of the best border Lilies, 
reaching over 6 feet and more in height when established, 
and bearing more than twenty flowers of a rich, deep, 
orange-yellow. Fine foliage. Does well in both light and 
heavy loam, but prefers soil with a mixture of peat. Plant 
very deep, 10 inches. A partially shaded place, sheltered 
from high winds, suits it best. It is a beautiful Lily. Stem- 
roots; late fall or early spring planting. August-Septem- 
ber flowering. Extra selected bulbs, $1.25 each; $10.00 
for 10; $97.50 per 100. Selected bulbs, $5.75 for 10; 
$55.00 per 100. 
“All still and Lily-scented, 
The garden seemed to say: 
‘Oh, weary one, come, enter 
And cast your cares away.’ 
For tall and white the Lilies 
Like guardian angels stood, 
To ward away the evil 
And encompass the good. 
To turn away thoughts world-wise, 
To want and see and hear 
The God-like, silent message 
Of things that bless and cheer.” 
—LYMAN 
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SPECIOSUM 
It is our opinion that this is deservedly one of 
the greatest favorites as a border plant, of daring as well 
as beautiful form. The petals are well rolled back and 
are handsomely spotted, often branded with distinct color. 
The style is thrown out in a curved line of much grace 
and strength. The stamens boldly diverge from it. The 
anthers are conspicuous for their size, color and ex- 
tremely delicate poise. Must be planted deeply because 
it forms an unusually strong mass of stem roots. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM. This form is distinct 
from the “Kretzeri.” Flowers are large, of the purest 
white, with beautiful golden yellow anthers. Stem-roots. 
August-September flowering. Available for planting in 
late November or early spring. Extra selected bulbs, 
$2.25 each; $22.00 for 10; $210.00 per 100. Smaller, 
good flowering bulbs, $1.75 each; $15.00 for 10; $140.00 
per 100. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Rich _ ruby-carmine, 
margined white; stout of substance and broad of petal. 
Improved “Rubrum.” This variety stands out prominently 
on account of its vigorous growth as well as the size and 
depth of coloring of the blooms. Stem-roots, August- 
September flowering. Available for planting in late No- 
vember or early spring. Jumbo bulbs. $1.25 each; $12.00 
for 10; $115.00 per 100. Extra selected large bulbs. 
$1.10 each; $10.00 for 10; $97.50 per 100. Small but 
good flowering size bulbs. $7.50 for 10; $72.50 per 100. 
(For the finest effect we recommend the large size bulbs.) 
See illustration, Color Guide. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. The delicate beauty of 
the lighter colored flowers makes this variety most desir- 
able. Deep carmine-crimson, intensified by a narrow mar- 
gin of white. Stem-roots, August-September flowering. 
Jumbo bulbs. $1.25 each; $12.00 for 10; $115.00 per 
100. Extra selected large bulbs. $1.10 each; $10.00 for 
10; $97.50 per 100. Small but good flowering size bulbs. 
$7.50 for 10; $72.50 per 100. (For finest effect we recom- 
mend the large size bulbs.) 
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO. The double form. The 
best example of a double Lily we have. Extra selected 
bulbs, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. The finest form of Tiger 
Lily with the richest color. The large, shapely flowers are 
of a rich, dark, salmon-orange spotted with glossy black. 
This Lily is very robust in habit and of easy culture. 
Stem-roots; late fall or early spring planting. 10 inches 
deep; August-September flowering. Extra selected bulbs, 
$5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. A smaller, good, flowering 
bulb, $4.25 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 
