LILY NOTES 
This year we are adding more lilies to our list, most of 
them being the NEW JAN DE GRAAFF HYBRIDS that 
are becoming very popular. Much favorable publicity has 
been given them in national publications and the demand 
far exceeds the supply. Better order early, as we have no 
way of knowing how long our stocks will last and we 
don’t want you to be disappointed. 
ALL OF THE LILIES LISTED (except Candidum and 
Testaceum) WILL BE SHIPPED IN OCTOBER AS 
EARLY AS BULBS ARE AVAILABLE. Candidum and 
Testaceum can be shipped IN AUGUST ONLY. 
Having a continuous root system, most lilies resent 
being disturbed, and some may even fail to bloom after 
transplanting. Give them proper care and you can enjoy 
them for years. We send out healthy stock, all of which 
have blossomed the previous year. The heavy root system 
on some varieties is essential to their becoming quickly 
established, do not destroy them or let them dry out. We 
ship at the proper planting time, so plant them as soon 
as bulbs are received. 
The ideal soil for lilies should be porous enough to per- 
mit good drainage, yet containing sufficient organic mat- 
ter to retain moisture during dry seasons. Soil should be 
deep and well tilled. Most bulbs are planted deeply and 
permanent roots feed far below. Most hardy varieties (ex- 
cept Candidum) form annual root systems on the stalk, 
from top of bulb to surface of soil, which gather in food 
from top soil. For this reason lilies should never be culti- 
vated deeply close to the stem. 
For you flower lovers in the Northern and Northeastern 
States, it will be a race to get your lilies before your 
winter starts. You know your conditions better than we 
do, so order accordingly. We want to sell you our bulbs, 
but Lilies in the North MUST be in the ground before 
Nov. 1st at the latest. Because some Lilies mature rather 
late, we cannot ship them until October. It may be a 
race to beat the frost. Depend on us to do our utmost 
to get your bulbs to you on time, but don’t request de- 
livery before Oct. 10th. They will not be ready before 
then unless otherwise stated. 
To you folks in Southern California the opposite is 
true. If some means could be found to give the bulbs a 
rest for two or three months during the winter, you, too, 
could have beautiful lilies in your garden. The winter 
rest period is vital to their well-being. In higher eleva- 
tions they are o.k. Learn their requirements, consider 
your climate; we send good bulbs, the rest is up to you. 
DOUBLE HYACINTH 
DOUBLE HYACINTHS 
Double hyacinths are of unusual merit. The duplication 
of the petals gives a miniature camellia appearance to the 
florets. There are fewer bells, which give the spike an 
admirable grace. Most gardeners have never seen these 
charming and fragrant flowers. We urge you make a 
trial planting of a few of them. 
All doubles priced at 3 (one variety) 75c; 12 for $2.50. 
BEN NEVIS. The best double white we have grown; large 
truss loosely set with large flowers. 
CHESTNUT FLOWER. The one and only good double 
soft pink; large bells; very fine for pots. 
GENERAL KOHLER. 
Bright blue, fully double flowers. 
HYACINTH COLLECTION 
1 each—any 12 single varieties— 
your choice—12 bulbs, $2.40. 
3 each—any 12 single varieties— 
your choice—386 bulbs, $6.50. 
| Properly labeled and postpaid. 
THE FRAGRANT HYACINTHS 
All priced at 3 bulbs of one variety for 55c; 6 (one va- 
riety) for $1.00; 12 (one variety) $2.00. 
BLUE HYACINTHS 
BISMARCK. Sky blue, broad spike. Extra fine for early 
forcing. Darker in color than Dr. Streseman. 
BLUE GIANT. Not available this year. 
DR. LIEBER. Rather late blooming. Long, slender spikes 
of lavender blue bells. 
DR. STRESEMAN. Midseason. 
of medium blue bells. 
KING OF THE BLUES. 
darkest. 
MYOSOTIS. A catching tone of light forget-me-not blue; 
large spike and bells. 
OSTARA. Early. Pure dark blue outside, lightly tinted 
violet inside. 
LILAC HYACINTHS 
LORD BALFOUR. Lilac, tinged rosy-violet. 
color, quite early blooming. 
KING OF THE LILACS. Late blooming; rosy-lilac. 
PURPLE KING. Not available this year. 
PINK AND ROSE HYACINTHS 
G. VANDER MEY. Early; deep rose. 
LADY DERBY. Midseason. Very pale pink. 
MARCONI. Late. Very dense spike of rose pink bells; 
latest to open in our field. 
PINK PEARL. Midseason. Rich, deep rose. 
bedding, forcing, or potting. 
PRINCESS MARGARET. Midseason. 
with large bells and large spike. 
WHITE HYACINTHS 
CARNEGIE. Late. Huge spikes of pure white bells. 
L/INNOCENCE. Pure white; the old reliable. 
YELLOW HYACINTHS 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Compact bloom of creamy yellow 
fading to creamy white as flower matures. 
Large, rather loose spike 
Deep violet blue; one of the 
Unusual 
Good for 
A true, soft pink 
MIXED SINGLE HYACINTHS 
Hand mixed in a wide range of colors. 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.90; 50 for $7.00. 
