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Hardy Lilies 
All lilies are easily raised from seed that must be covered very 
lightly and which can be sown either in the spring or late in summer. 
The seed germinates readily. Auratum Lily makes no growth above 
the ground, the first year from seed, however the bulbs begin te 
form soon after the seed is sown but the leaf growth appears the 
jollowing spring. All lies must have perfect drainage, fresh 
Ranure must be strictly kept away from all of them. hey will 
we benefited if you add leaf mold to the soil, also by placing the 
julbs on cushions of sand but will do well without any help in any 
good WELL drained garden soil, 
LILIUM AMABILE—Hardy rock garden lily blooming in June. Large 
recurving flowers, brilliant grenadine red dotted chocolate brown. 
Height 20 in. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
LILIUM AURATUM—Large white flowers with broad bands of gold- 
en-yellow. 
LILIUM CONCOLOR—One of the best lilies, thrifty and easy to 
oy Of upright habit flowers open, flery scarlet spotted dark red, 
ine for cutting. Hardy. Height 18 in. Blooms in June-July, likes 
the sun and a situation protected from strong winds, Also 
pots. TT. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 40c; % oz. 70c; oz. $5.00. 
LILIUM EARLY QUEEN—Perfectly hardy Dena from seed, 
sown in February, quantities of long trumpet-shaped pure white 
flowers from August to frost. A sure money maker for the florist. 
Height 38 ft. 
LILIUM EARLY QUEEN—fFurnishes a crop of highly valuable flow- 
ers late in summer, from seed sown in February, March and early 
in April. We got the best results by sowing the seed in the open 
early in the spring, leaving the plants stand where sown. When we 
transplanted the buibs they lived one season only and then said 
oodbye. When we stored the bulb over winter the bulbs did not 
Ecop. Yet this Lily is a good “Queen” if sown where to stand and 
not transplanted. We find that it is perfectly hardy. Even bulbs 
that rest on top of the ground absolutely uncovered come through 
the winter unharmed. 
What is said about Lillium Early Queen applies to Lillium 
Philipinense. Ey Queen is pure white selection from Philipinense. T. 
pkt. 20c; 1/8 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $3.20; lb. $40.00. 
LILLIUM HENRYL—Flowers reflexing apricot yellow in August and 
pep toraber. Floriferous, hardy does well under all conditions. Height 
ne for 
LILIUM—JAPONICUM—One of the most attractive in the genus. 
Blooms 3-5 inches long, white on the inside, pink on the outside, 
fragrant. Height 2-3 feet. 
LILIUM PHILIPENSE FORMOSANUM 
A new lily of refined elegance and neat habit of growth, coming 
into bloom late in June. The very handsome, long, trumpet-shaped 
flowers are white inside and reddish over the back of the sepals. 
Dessau fragrant. Hardy. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/8 oz. 60c; 
oz. $3.20. 
LILIUM REGALE 
$1.00; Ib. $14.00. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM—Hardy. Large fragrant white flowers shaded 
pink, spotted brilliant carmine-red, blooming in August and Sep- 
Hasily and almost as inexpensively 
raised as radishes, T. pkt. 10¢c; oz. 
tember. Height 3 ft. 
LILIUM RUBELLUM—Fiowers tube shaped of light pink color in 
June. Can be forced. Requires perfect ge. Plant 6 in. deep. 
Height 18 in. Hardy. 
ALYSSUM ROSTRATUM is about the most floriferous of all 
rock plants. Of high value to plant growers. 
AGERATUM GIANT OF IOWA—This is a valuable Ageratum 
because it produces all summer long large heads of beautiful 
lavender blue in great profusion. 
CONSULT the front pages of this catalog. You will find 
many important novelties listed on those pages. 
ILIUM TENUIFOLIUM—Coral Lily. A dwarf growing lily, blooms 
Naediaua in size, coral red, appearing in great numbers on stalks 2 
feet tall. Hardy, easily raised from seed, a fine cut flower and 
excellent for rockeries. Can be forced. Grown in the open, blooms 
during May and June. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 835c; oz. $2.40. ‘ ae: 
LIUM TENUIFOLIUM from seed. Sow the seed in the spring, in 
a open frame, cover the seed very lightly. The seed will be up in 
less than 30 days. Then cover the frame with lath shades and water 
as needed. Next spring very early, lift the bulbs of which many 
will be of salable size namely inch or over in circumference. These 
you can place in pots or plant in the open about 4 inches deep. Plant 
the smaller bulbs in the open. The small bulbs will make good 
sized bulbs the following spring. In the rows space the lilies 6 
inches apart. 
TENUIFOLIUM GOLDEN 
yellow in May i hen 60e 
kt. 20c; Oz. S OZ. %, 
TILIUM Wis IN GITONIANUM—Flowers funnel-shaped, pure white, 
dotted with purple at the throat. Fragrant. Of striking beauty, one 
of the finest of all lilies. Hardy. Basily raised from seed, Blooms 
in June and July. eqns good drainage, bulbs should be planted 
inches deep and laid sidewise. 
oS SEED of most lilies sprouts readily (Tenuifolilum, Regale, 
Philipinense) seed of some others lays long before sprouting. Never 
discard a sowing before 12 months from date of sowing. It takes 
that long for some lilies to ‘come up” (Auratum, Washingtonianum). 
LINUM—FLAX 
PERENNE—Perennial, bearing on numerous branches bright 
blue dainty flowers in June and July. Height 30 in. Blooms 
first year from seed. TT. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 1b. $3.60. 
RUBRUM GRFL.—Large flowered Scarlet Flax. A neat an- 
nual plant with brilliant flowers and dainty foliage. Blooms 
from June to October from seed sown in April and will bloom 
in May from seed sown in February-March and because it can 
be brought into bloom in May it is a valuable item for spring 
sales. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. 
NARBONENSE—F lowers rich blue, larger than those of com- 
mon perennial flax. Hardy perennial. Height, 30 in. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. $1.60. 
Linum Flavum Com- 
LINUM CLOTH OF GOLD pactum Nanum. Of ex- 
ceptional value for rockeries and low borders. Plants of neat 
compact growth, foliage deep shiny green covered with glow- 
ing golden yellow bloom from May to September. Then if 
the plants are cut down they produce another crop of flowers 
in the fall, Hardy perennial. Height, 6 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 
oz. 35c; 1/8 oz. 65c; oz. $4.00. 
LINARIA BELVEDERE HYBRIDS 
Try this Linaria. It is a real flower, very beautiful, of 
elegant shape, the colors which are many even more lus- 
trous and clear than those of Nemesia. Blooms in May, June 
and July, therefore valuable for spring sales. Also first 
class cut flower. EHasily raised. Annual. Height 15 in. T. 
pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 35ce. 
LINARIA FAIRY BOQUET—Very compact plants, bearing 
snap-dragon-like flowers in many delicate and attractive 
colors in abundance from June to October or earlier if sown 
early. Fine bedding and pot plant. Annual. Height 10 in. 
T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
Annual Linarias started from seed from August to Jan- 
uary will bloom from February to the end of June. Grow in 
flats 2x2 in., temperature 45 degrees. 
PERENNIAL LINARIA 
LINARIA CYMBALARIA—Kenilworth Ivy. Hardy perennial trail: 
ing plant, excellent for hanging baskets, window boxes, pots and 
rock work, Flowers lavender and purple. Will stand good deal of 
shade. T. pkt. 10c; + oz. 20c; % oz. 85c. 
LINARIA MACEDONICA—Robust perennial, bearing long spikes of 
beautiful lemon yellow snapdragon-like flowers from May to August, 
excellent for cutting. Of easiest culture, blooming first year Som 
seed and doing well in any kind of soil and exposure. Height 3 ft. 
ALPINA HYBRIDA—This bh a 
PI —This hardy perennial Linaria is extremely beauti- 
ful, an ideal rock and bedding plant. Flowers produced from May to 
October snapdragon-like in many bright colors. Height 6 in. 
LEPTOSIPHON FRENCH HYBRIDS 
fn bloom from May to November. The plants are globe-shaped 
covered with charmingly beautiful flowers in many Colors. A at 
class border and pot plant and fine for rockeries. Annual. Height 6 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; yy oz. 20c. 
LEWISIA HOWELLI 
A rare and admirable plant for the rockery. Produces an abun- 
dance of star-shaped flowers, color a blend of pink and apricot, over a 
long period of time. Robust grower, easy to grow from seed, does well © 
in any decent soil if well drained, and loves the sun. T. pkt. 25c. 
LEWISIA REDIVIVA—Hardy perennial rock plant with succulent 
leaves and waxy white and pink flowers in shape like a water lily 
peut 2in. across. Must have sharp drainage and full sun. Height 4 
GLEAM—New. Flowers rich orange— 
Comes true from seed. Height 2 ft. T. 
