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LILIES 
LILIUM (Lilies) 
(Cultural Notes) 
Most Lily bulbs may be planted in the Spring or Fall. 
The most important factor in growing Lilies is that they 
should have good drainage. Manure or commercial fer- 
tilizer should never be allowed to come in direct contact 
with the bulbs, as this is often the cause of rotting or 
disease. In planting, dig the hole 6 inches deeper than 
the bulb is to be set and place some well decomposed 
leafmold in the bottom of the hole. Over this place an 
inch or two of sand. A mulch of peat moss or leafmold 
is very necessary during the Summer, with straw or 
leaves for Winter covering. Interspersed in plantings 
add dignity and beauty to any gard n. They adapt 
themselves to any location, are very hardy and are ex- 
quisite cut flower subjects. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM—Or as they are better known the “Ma- 
donna Lily.” This is the loveliest White Lily to grow in the 
garden, and is equally popular in Maine and California. The 
lovely white Lilies produced in groups of three or more 
flowers on long strong stems have a most delightful fragrance 
and when grown either with the dark or light blue Del- 
phiniums, make a showing in the month of June, that is not 
easily forgotten. These are very easy items to grow, as long 
as you plant them in partial shade or where they are not fully 
exposed to heat and winds in a perfectly drained soil. Plant 
about four inches below the surface for best results. In some 
sections they might need a slight winter protection and while 
they are entirely hardy they always profit by a protection of 
some kind in the winter months. Bulbs are usually allowed 
to remain in the same location year after year. Be sure to 
remove seed pods immediately after flowering, and allow the 
foliage to mature naturally. A little leaf mould may be added 
to the soil from time to time, and the flowers profit by it. 
We offer growing plants from 6 inch pots in full bloom for 
delivery in late May and early June at $1.50 each per plant; 
$15.00 per dozen. Dormant bulbs for Fall delivery only— 
$1.00 per bulb; $10.00 per dozen. 
+Henryi—Very similar to Speciosum except in coloring, which 
is a gorgeous orange yellow with a green stripe down the 
center of each petal. This Lily blooms in August and Sep- 
tember, which makes it very valuable for the late Summer 
garden. It is perfectly hardy and has no particular soil re- 
quirements. Plant 10 inches deep. Price: 75c each, $7.50 per 
dozen. 8 feet high. 
+Regale or Myriophyllum—Flowers white, slightly suffused 
pink, with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at the center. 
Delightfully perfumed, reminding one of the Jasmine. Blooms 
out of doors early in July. Absolutely hardy. Plant 8 inches 
deep. Price: Large size 75c each, $7.50 per dozen. 4-6 feet 
high. 
+Speciosum Rubrum—Frosted white petals suffused rose-pink 
with crimson spots; flowering in August. One of the easiest 
Lilies to grow on account of its resistance to disease. One of 
the most striking garden Lilies in cultivation. Height, 3 to 4 
feet. Does much better the second year after planting. Price: 
$1.00 per plant, $10.00 per dozen. 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS IN HARDY GARDEN LILIES 
Bonanza—Clean orange yellow flowers with a very slight and 
attractive spotting on the petals; grows 312 feet high. Price: 
$3.00 each, $30 00 per dozen. 
Campfire—One of the best of the upright red-colored Lilies, 
best described as rich deep fiery Indian red. The few spots 
on each petal are hardly noticeable, because they are ma- 
roon red in color. Pointed petals, rather narrow. 34 feet 
high. Price: $3.00 each, $30 00 per dozen. 
Centifolium Selected—The choicest variety from acres of 
Trumpet Lilies; quantity extremely limited and must be 
ordered before July Ist. Large waxy white Trumpets of un- 
usual vigor and ideal placement of flower with either white 
or light pink exterior; usually with brown or light green ex- 
terior of the petal. Sometimes petals are slightly ruffled giv- 
ing the flower a most informal shape. Price: $1.00 each, 
$10 00 per dozen. 
Fiesta Hybrids—As gaily colored as the name implies. Neatly 
reflexed flowers nicely spaced on thin wiry stems. They are 
the brightest patches of color in the garden in June. Colors 
range from bright yellow through orange to a beautiful dark 
rich red. Recurved Turk’s cap shape. Blossoms face outward 
and somewhat upward with petals only slightly recurved. 
Plant in direct sunlight 6 inches deep. Excellent for cut 
flowers. 5 to 6 inch bulbs. Price: $1.00 each, $10.00 per doz. 
Fireflame—A short sturdy Lily of exceptional value as a pot 
plant and can be grown either in the greenhouse or garden 
if planted in the foreground. Color solid mahogany-red, 
spotted red or deep maroon. Plant in full sun. Large flowers 
face out and have broad heavily textured petals. Price: $3.09 
each, $30.00 per dozen. 
Golden Chalice Hybrids—Exhibit considerable vigor. Plant -n 
warm sunny location in full sun. about 6 inches deep. Ex 
tremely drought resistant. Color varies from clear lemon 
yellow through rich shades of gold and apricot-orange. June 
flowering. Height, 342 to 4 feet. Price: $1.50 each, $15.00 
per dozen. 
Green Mountain Hybrids—An impressive group of Trumpet 
Lilies distinctive in shape and color from the Olympic Hybrids 
in that they are unusual in size of flower combined with a 
green coloring of the throat and a brown shaded exterior of 
the petals. Best planted in light shade; 7 to 8 inch bulbs. 
Price: $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
Mid-Century Hybrids—We offer a limited number of these 
Mid-Century Hybrids in mixed types and colors, all flower- 
ing size. Price: $2.00 each, $20.00 per dozen. 
Pagoda—Marigold-orange and a Lily that is a natural for large 
flower arrangements. Six or eight flowers nicely arranged on 
stems of about 4 feet. Price: $3.00 each, $30.00 per dozen. 
Parade—Large orange-yellow; down the center of each petal 
there is a stripe of burnished gold heavily spotted with mi- 
nute black dots. Flower stands out horizontally from the stem 
and the very wide petals make a glorious show. The rich 
color sparkles in the sun and attracts considerable attention, 
hence the name “Parade.” Price: $3.50 each, $35.00 per doz. 
Radiance—One of the Rainbow Hybrids, cup shaped flowers 
like Tulips that stand straight up. Colors vary from true 
yellow to all the shades of orange and deep mahogany red. 
This particular variety is a warmer and softer red than Man- 
darin and should have a very prominent space in the garden. 
Price: $3.00 each, $30.00 per dozen. 
Serenade—Comes into flower later than the other varieties and 
has a good clear orange color; a little over two feet tall, 
making an ideal plant for the hardy border or forcing in 
pots. Impervious to disease and pests. Price: $3.00 each, 
$30.00 per dozen. 
Sunburst—This group is made up of flowers which closely re- 
semble Henryii in shape but are much larger and reflexed 
than the Henryii. Colors include white, cream-yellow and 
orange. Suitable for both garden and cut flower work. Price: 
$3.00 each, $30.00 per dozen. 
Vagabond—Salmon orange, a most unusual shade. Enormous 
flowers that face out and their brilliance lights up the gar- 
den. No description can do it justice, and it must be seen 
to be appreciated. Price: $3.00 each, $30.00 per dozen. 
Valencia—Mid-season Lilies of soft orange to rich yellow in 
coloring. The large flat flowers have a slight midrib of cop- 
pery gold with maroon dots on the petals. Price: $3.00 each, 
$30.00 per dozen. 
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