—New and Kare Sibies 
THE FAMOUS BACKHOUSE HYBRID LILIES 
Resulting from crossing Lilium Hansonii with the various types of Lilium Martagon. The late Mrs. R. O. Backhouse 
developed this wonderful new strain and garden lovers have much to thank this lady for, for her development of these 
very beautiful Lilies. They are for the gardener who wishes to surround himself with the choicest flowers and plants in 
the creation of an “exclusive garden.” 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. A tall and stately Lily 
growing upwards of five feet high, bearing from fifteen to 
thirty flowers of an orange-yellow tone, lightly spotted 
with purple. The general form of the flower is somewhat 
reminiscent of Hansonii, but the petals are wider and 
stouter and the flower does not reflex so much as in 
Martagon; this Lily is most distinct in character and 
we look upon it as one of the finest hybrids yet raised. 
Fall planting, about 8 inches deep; June-flowering. A 
few specimen bulbs, $7.50 each. Extra-selected bulbs, 
$4.00 each. 
SCEPTRE. One of the best of the seedlings raised by 
Mrs. Backhouse and one of the last to flower. As grown 
in our trial garden the plants were over 6 feet in height. 
This variety is very vigorous and free-flowering. It must 
be seen growing to appreciate its effectiveness. The 
flowers, which are star-shaped, are pinkish buff and freely 
covered with small dark spots. When better known it will 
prove a great acquisition to the hardy flower border. 
Fall planting, about 8 inches deep; June-flowering. A few 
specimen bulbs, $7.50 each. Extra-selected bulbs. $6.50 
each. 
BACKHOUSE HYBRID LILIES IN MIXTURE. There is such a great variation in 
lovely shadings and forms that all cannot be named. We now offer a superior 
mixture, consisting of carefully selected colorings; a splendid investment that will 
increase in value and beauty from year to year. Only limited stock is available 
and we recommend that reservations be made early. Extra-selected bulbs, $40.00 
for 10. 
OTHER NEW AND RARE LILIES 
CONCOLOR SCHEEPERS' IMPROVED STRAIN. 
Offered for the first time this season and considered a 
great improvement over the Korean type. The scarlet red 
blooms are star shaped and held upright on strong, wiry 
stems. Grows 3 to 4 feet high with 12 and more nicely 
placed blooms on each stem. An unusual Lily for two 
reasons: the blossoms are not recurved but star shaped 
and they are held upright rather than the pendant type 
of Lily. Plant 5 inches deep. July-flowering. Offered at 
a very special price this season. Extra-selected bulbs, 
$1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $75.00 per 100. 
DAVIDII (True). A fine lily from western China, very 
eraceful, with a tall slender stem, strong and erect and 
bearing up to twenty or more bright cinnabar-red, tiger- 
like flowers, copiously spotted with glossy black. It com- 
bines a very refined and elegant appearance with a splen- 
did constitution and is one of the best summer-flowering 
lilies we have. Height, 5 to 7 feet. Late July-flowering. 
Stem-rooting. Plant in either a sunny or partially shaded 
position, 6 to 8 inches deep in well-drained sandy loam 
with leaf mold. Extra-selected bulbs, $1.25 each; $11.00 
for 10. 
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GRACE MARSHALL. A beautiful novelty, the result of 
crossing Lilium Willmottie, and a seedling of L. 
dauricum. Height up to 5 feet. Received Award of Merit 
from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. A 
strong and vigorous grower, very floriferous, with as 
many as thirty-two large blooms carried on one plant 
when established. The color is between a grenadine-red 
and scarlet with brown spots which extend to within 
an inch of the tips of the broader segments and becom- 
ing more numerous towards the center. The outside of 
the petals is brownish in appearance. The crimson shad- 
ings in the center of the flower with grayish “fuzz” give 
this flower a very unusual appearance. June-flowering. 
Stem-rooting. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Extra-selected 
bulbs, $3.00 each; $25.00 for 10. 
GREEN MOUNTAIN SELECT HYBRIDS. These fine 
trumpet hybrids were produced by that great Lily en- 
thusiast the late Dr. L. Horsford Abel; they consist of the 
finest selection of white trumpet of his time. The flowers 
vary greatly, some being long and tubular and others 
short and wide open; the flowers likewise vary in color, 
being white, cream, yellow, orange or greenish throats; 
the outside of the flower is very similar to the Regale. The 
extended flowering period is also another fine quality. 
They remain in flower 4 weeks and more. Heights vary 
from 4 to 6 feet, with many flowers per stem. Plant 10 
inches deep. July, August flowering. Extra-selected bulbs, 
$1.85 each; $16.00 for 10; $155.00 per 100. 
