Ftardy Lilies 
Few flowers bring your garden the unusual and exotic beauty of 
Lilies, the romance of the far corners of the earth in which many of 
them were discovered. They have come from Europe, Asia, Africa and 
the wild crannies of America to delight you with their different grace 
and loveliness, their uncommon charm and colors that offer you the 
pleasure of “pointing with pride.” Growing some of the stranger vari- 
eties gives you enjoyment and satisfaction like that of col- 
lecting rare jades and porcelains. 
Lilies are beginning to take their rightful place in Amer- 
ican gardens, large and small, not only for their beauty but 
because of their challenge to the gardener’s originality and 
skill. As a group they are not the easiest flowers to grow; 
but in the past 20 years or so it has been demonstrated that 
they are not particularly difficult either—just enough so to 
stimulate gardening interest. And they pay well in distinc- 
tive results, a steady parade of changing bloom from June 
to late September. 
Lilies, unlike Narcissus bulbs, are not all grown in one locality 
under one and the same conditions, but are gathered together from 
many foreign countries. All ripen at different times of the year; there- 
fore, orders for Lilies cannot always be filled at one time. The require- 
ments of Lilies vary with each variety. We have a booklet on their 
culture, which will be sent to you upon receipt of 50 cents. Because 
of the lack of knowledge and the carelessness of many planters, we do 
not guarantee Lilies to grow. We do, however, guarantee to supply 
you bulbs in good condition and will replace without charge any 
damaged bulbs, immediately upon hearing from you. 
Healthy, American-Grown 
Hybrid CAuratum Lilies 
(Gold-Banded Lily) 
We take pleasure in offering a fine, healthy lot of American-grown bulbs from 
seed. The bulbs we offer have bloomed in the nursery and are definitely superior 
to the imported stock. While the bulbs are not as large, they produce an unusual 
amount of giant flowers and the plants are healthy and vigorous. The bulbs are 
sent to you in late autumn or early spring if it is too cold. 
One of the outstanding offerings for this autumn is the Hybrid Lilium Auratum. 
Blooms of Auratum Lily bulbs formerly only imported from Japan showed consider- 
able variation. Seed saved from these varying forms and grown in this country, 
produced bulbs which are not only free from Lily diseases but produce flowers of 
astounding beauty and great variations. In fact, many are so different and beau- 
tiful as to defy comparison. If you have grown and known the Auratum Lily you 
will be astounded to see the great beauty of the Hybrid Auratum. The bulbs 
offered are healthy and have already bloomed in the nursery. These require no 
more care than any other Lily and will give you many years of enjoyment. 
Flowering Bulbs, 8 to 9 inches 
Each $1.35, Three $3.75, Doz. $13.75, 25 $26.25 
Flowering Bulbs, 7 to 8 inches 
Each $1.15, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50, 25 $24.00 
Flowering Bulbs, 6 to 7 inches 
Each $1.00, Three $2.85, Doz. $11.00, 25 $21.75 
Lilium Cestaceum 
Also known as the “‘Excelsum’’ and as the ‘’Nankeen 
Lily.” One of the choicest garden Lilies. The warm 
apricot tone, almost a cafe au lait, set off by brilliant 
orange anthers, puts it in a color class by itself; in fact, 
many people consider it the most graceful and lovely of 
all Lilies. It is beautiful for every kind of garden use but 
because of its tender coloring, must be planted in a mix- 
ed border with brighter flowers. In combination with light 
shaded Delphiniums or with Madonna Lily, which it re- 
sembles, it is most effective. It has the texture of Lilium 
Candidum, with reflexed petals, and does well under the 
same conditions as Candidum. Four to five feet high. 
June-July flowering. 
Top Size Bulbs Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $14.50 
Fine First Size Bulbs Each $1.25, Three $3.25, Doz. $12.50 
"Western Sunset” Lily 
¢Pardalinum Californicum Select) 
This brilliant Lily is of easiest culture, in fact, it’s ‘‘fool-proof.” It is 
vigorous, dependable, very hardy, and multiplies rapidly. It does equally 
well in full sun or shade. They reach a height of five to six feet. Stems are 
stout and require no staking. A clump of six or a dozen when in bloom 
makes a brilliant picture in any garden. Each stem is topped with a dozen “Western Sunset” 
or more beautiful flowers in July. The petals are somewhat recurving and a Lil 
brilliant sunset-red, while the base of the bloom is yellow, beautifully mark- y 
ed with amber-brown dots. 
Each 50c, Three $1.40, Doz. $5.00, 25 $9.50 
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Lilium Testaceum 
