I Ly brid Lilies 
Centifolium “Olympic Hybrids” 
A major project of our breeding program for the past several years, we 
are especially proud to offer this modern strain of trumpet lilies to 
gardening America. Side by side, field tests have definitely proven 
them to be the finest strain of hardy garden Lilies. available. Their 
breeding history includes such varieties and species as L. Centifolium, 
L. Leucanthum, C. G. Creelman, Sargentiae, Brownii and Regale. Carefu’ 
selection of the finest and choicest plants from these crosses has re 
sulted in the present Olympic strain which is characterized by its extrem. 
vigor and size, form, coloring and good placement of flowers. There is a 
pleasing variation among the individual plants of the strain and all types, 
from the stylized typical trumpet-shaped flowers to the more unusual 
forms such as the widely opened bowl-shaped flowers with petals slightly 
twisted and ruffled. The color range of all the parent plants is present 
in the Olympic Hybrids in addition to new combinations and types which 
include creamy yellow trumpets, soft fuchsia-pink and the popular cool, 
icy green. The exteriors of the petals are delicately shaded with light 
greenish, greenish brown or soft wine tints and in some instances are a 
pure glistening white. July flowering. They do equally well in full sun 
or partial shade. Bulbs form strong stem roots in addition to very 
extensive basal root system which provides good insurance against 
drought. Plant bulbs 5 to 6 inches deep in well drained soil and they 
can be left undisturbed for several years. For general garden purposes 
a 6- to 7-inch bulb is preferable. 
Top Size, Strong Flowering Bulbs, 6 to 7 inch circum. 
Each 45c, Three $1.30, Doz. $4.25, 25 $7.75, 100 $27.50 
Mammoth Size, Strong Flowering Bulbs, 7 to 8 inch circum. 
Each 60c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.75, 25 $10.75, 100 $40.00 Feaiinlnror 
Giant Size, Flowering Bulbs, 8 to 9 inch circum. Liliun, 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50, 25 $15.00, 100 $52.50 Centifolium 
Olympic 
Hybrids 
Bellingham Hybrid Lilies 
A strain of Lilies which has more than lived up to our hopes, since this 
group has proven the most desirable for cut flower purposes and informal or 
woodland planting. Ideally spaced on tall, slender, straight stems, the 
flowers are particularly long lasting. The pyramidal flower heads, bearing 
up to 20 flowers, may be cut as the first buds open and will remain fresh 
until the entire spike is in bloom. The color range is complete from clear 
yellow through the yellow-oranges to the bright orange-reds with scarlet 
tipped petals. Most of the flowers are interestingly spotted with brown 
or reddish brown. 
Ideal for partial or light shade, they prefer a cool, light soil. They are 
at their best when left undisturbed since the bulbs divide and branch rapidly 
to form large clumps. Plant 5 inches deep in ordinary soils. 
Mixed Colors Only Each 65c, Three $1.80, Doz. $6.50, 25 $12.00 
q Bellingham Hybrid Lilies 
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