HARDY LILIES 
Many of the late-flowering Lily bulbs are not ready before the end of Novem- 
ber. Where the ground is likely to freeze, we advise the preparation of the Lily 
beds or borders early in autumn, covering with 4 to 6 inches of leaves or other 
litter to prevent the ground from freezing until the bulbs arrive. See that they have 
a well-drained position. Without exception, they prefer a half-shady, moist location, 
protected against the hot sun. The ground must be thoroughly spaded to a depth 
of 18 inches before planting Lilies and must be enriched by adding equal portions 
of leafmold, peat and rotten manure. Plant the bulbs 6 to 8 inches deep. Varieties 
like Speciosum require at least 8 inches. Put some sand under and around the bulbs 
to insure proper drainage. Cover the beds with 6 to 8 inches of leaves or other 
litter, which must be removed in spring. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. Madonna Lily. One of the oldest, loveliest and best-known 
Lilies. Can be planted only in the fall. Spikes of white flowers in June. Extra 
heavy selected bulbs, $10.50 per dozen, $85 per 100. Selected bulbs, $7.50 per 
dozen, $60 per 100. 
LILIUM HANSONII. This handsome and easily grown Lily produces waxy-textured 
flowers of bright orange-yellow, spotted brown. I+ bears six to twelve fragrant, 
nodding flowers of very good substance on each spike, clustered above broad 
whorls of leaves on stems 3 to 4 feet high. One of the finest and earliest 
Lilies. Prefers shade. The young shoots appear very early in the spring and 
should be protected. Stem rooting; plant about 10 inches deep. June flowering. 
Extra heavy selected bulbs, $13 per dozen, $100 per 100. Selected bulbs, $10 
per dozen, $75 per 100. 
LILIUM HENRYI. The orange-yellow Speciosum. A splendid garden plant, vigorous 
in growth and of easy cultivation, reaching 6 feet or more in height when 
established. Plant in late fall or early spring, 10 inches deep. July-August flow- 
ering. Extra heavy selected bulbs. $7.50 per dozen. $60 per 100. Selected bulbs, 
$6.25 per dozen, $50 per 100. 
LILIUM REGALE. Pure white bloom, with bright golden throat; outside white, 
tinted pink. Very wiry stem, growing from 2 to 3 feet tall, with many blooms to 
each stem. Perfectly hardy and will do well in any well-drained soil. July flow- 
ering. Jumbo bulbs, $10.50 per dozen, $85 per 100. Extra heavy selected bulbs, 
$8 per dozen, $65 per 100. Selected bulbs, $5.75 per dozen, $45 per 100. 
LILIUM SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Massive flowers of rich ruby-carmine, mar- 
gined white. Strong stout stem with dark green leaves. August flowering. Extra 
heavy selected bulbs, $13 per dozen, $100 per 100. 
LILIUM TENUIFOLIUM. A charming little Lily with strongly recurving petals. The 
wiry stems carry numerous deep scarlet flowers. One of the most attractive 
Lilies for the rock garden or border. Likes a cool loam and partial shade. Plant 
in fall, 5 inches deep. June flowering. Extra heavy selected bulbs, $3.25 per 
dozen, $25 per 100. Selected bulbs, $1.95 per dozen, $15 per 100. 
LILIUM TRIGINUM SPLENDENS. Showy spotted red-orange flowers throughout 
August and into September. Prefers a sunny situation. Bulbs should not be set 
deeper than 3 to 4 inches. $5.25 per dozen, $40 per 1!00. 
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