NEW JAN DEGRAAFF HYBRID LILIES 
No flower garden is complete without the Lilies. Because of their sheer beauty, blooming season and value also as cut flowers 
they are unsurpassed as perennial subjects. Those we offer here are of easiest culture and will provide flowers throughout 
the late spring, summer and early fall months. 
CULTURE: See LILY CHART on page 47. 
The new Jan de Graaff Hybrids represent the greatest triumph in 
lily development in centuries, and the inaugural of a new era of 
world wide popularity for garden lilies. Mr. de Graaff at his ex- 
pansive Oregon Bulb Farm, only a few minutes away from our 
own farm, has been conducting a hybridizing program for many 
years on a gigantic scale. The initial appearance of his first hybrid 
seedlings a few years ago, resulting from thousands upon thousands 
of crosses between related and unrelated species disclosed amazing 
possibilities to this lily enthusiast. Bestirred by his aesthetic interest 
and with the assistance of experts in this field, Mr. de Graaff con- 
tinued his vast project employing the most modern and scientific 
methods. Now after years of experimentation involving thousands 
of man work hours and tremendous cash outlay you too may share 
his victory in the fresh delights and complete satisfaction stored up 
in these Jan de Graaff hybrid lily bulbs. As these lilies are so new 
and stock so small we cannot urge you too strongly to place your 
order early. We can positively state that many of the named varie- 
ties will be completely sold out before next fall. This shortage 1s 
unfortunate but the very limited stock available for propagation 
and the ever increasing demand for the best merchandise will not 
allow sufficient bulbs to go around this year. 
MID-CENTURY HYBRIDS 
These are the sensational TIGRINUM X UMBELLATUM hy- 
brids and perhaps Mr. de Graaff’s outstanding achievement 
to date. Variation of plants, flowers and colors in this group 
is unbelievable. All are absolutely hardy anywhere and will 
thrive wherever the common Tiger lily is grown. Stocks of all 
the named varieties listed below are very small so order early 
to avoid disappointment. 
1950 INTRODUCTIONS 
APACHE Each 3.00 
Immense outward facing flowers of vivid Indian Red similar 
to Fireflame but flowering almost 2 weeks earlier it extends 
the season for these fine hybrids. Sold out in 1950. 21/2 feet. 
BOLERO Each 3.50 
The giant in this group with the largest flowers of all measur- 
ing up to 9 inches in diameter. Color is deepest orange with 
bright reddish cinnamon spots. Flowers are upright with 
wide overlapping petals. Among the last to bloom. 21/2 feet. 
Mid July. 
GOLD RUSH (Introduced as Goldfinch) Each 3.00 
Appropriately named and in our opinion the finest pure yel- 
low of the side facing type. Large 6 inch flowers of wide 
open habit and the first Mid-Century Hybrid to bloom. 21/2 
feet. Mid June. 
HARLEQUIN Each 3.50 
For those who like warm soft colors this entrancing blend will 
find highest favor. A delicious combination of pink and 
yellow that is near flesh pink. Well formed flowers are side 
facing on 2% feet stems and come into bloom in early July. 
This variety also bears stem bulbils . 
HARMONY Each 2.00 
Tall early upright type with large wide petaled flowers of clear 
orange. Speckling is inconspicuous. Brilliant and a splendid 
garden lily. 3% feet. Late June. 
TANGELO Each 3.00 
Luminous orange flowers that simply blaze in the garden. 
Most brilliant of all the Mid-Century Hybrids as their glow- 
ing flower heads appear to enclose lighted torches. Large 
side facing flowers on 21/2 foot stems. Very early and blooms 
with GOLDFINCH. 
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SHIPMENT: Fall and Winter. 
TANGO Each 3.00 
Lovely golden pink blend much like HARLEQUIN in all re- 
spects except height which is much taller. 32 to 4 feet. 
July. 
1949 INTRODUCTIONS 
BONANZA Each 1.65 
Large upright flowers of clean orange yellow coloring con- 
trasted by black spots. Blooms later than the other varieties 
thus extending the season. Open flower heads on strong stems 
about 3 feet high. Late July. 
CAMPFIRE (1949) Each) In7> 
Deepest fiery red and rated as the finest of the red uprights. 
Distinguished by narrow pointed petals of practically solid 
color. One of the taller hybrids that sold out last year. 3 2 
feet. 
ENCHANTMENT (Plant Patent 862) Each 1.50 
Patented because Mr. de Graaff considered this his most 
outstanding 1949 introduction. Upright nasturtium red flow- 
ers in big heads atop tall strong stems. A lily of tremendous 
vigor, blazing color and phenomenal propensity for increase. 
Like the Tiger lily this hybrid also bears bulbils in the axils 
of the leaves. Early July. 31% feet. 
FIREFLAME Each 1.80 
One of the truly intermediate hybrids. Outward facing flow- 
ers of solid mahogany red with black spots. A wonderful red 
lily that produces 6 to 8 wide petaled flowers on 21/2 foot 
stems. July. 
PAGODA Each 1.65 
One of the most refined of this group and a ‘‘natural’’ for 
flower arrangements. A tall upright type bearing pink toned 
orange flowers gracefully arranged on good pedicels. 4 feet. 
July. 
VAGABOND 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
