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RED BIRD 
RED BIRD-671-This is a striking new hybrid we introduced for 
the first time last year. It is a medium dark red with a touch of 
Tigrinum rose and spotted darker. The blooms are large, half re- 
flexed and held facing outward. Strong stalks, about five feet tall, 
carry up to sixteen blooms. Red Bird flowers for about three weeks 
late July into August. Its late blooming and long season, make it a 
most desirable addition to any garden. PD 5 in. 
jeeyela) ShSi 25, 3} Tole Sisk S'S) 
RUBELLUM-—7 1 2-Unavailable during the war, this rare and beau- 
tiful lily is again to be had. The delightfully fragrant, rose-pink 
blooms, loved by all, open in late May or early June, often the first lily 
to flower. In years past it was considered a bit difficult but this is 
probably due to bulbs being imported and held in storage until 
spring. Now, with American grown, acclimated bulbs, any good 
gardener may enjoy its lovely color and charming grace. Rubellum 
likes half shade, a moist but well! drained soil containing plenty of 
leaf mold and has proven long lived in condititions to its liking. 
Each $1.95, 3 for $5.30, Doz. $21.45 
RUBELLUM—PINK 
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RAINBOW HYBRIDS 
Reinbou Hybrids ly DeGraaff 
Upright lilies with cup-shaped blooms, many to each stem, which, 
like tulips, stand straight up. All are raised from seed, a disease- 
free and pest-free. They are offered in a few extra choice, selected 
varieties and also in mixture. For mass color in the border, they 
are hard to beat. 
RAINBOW Hybrid, ‘’Flamingo’’~305-See color photo page 2. Extra 
good dark green foliage with very large, wide petaled blooms of 
great substance. As the name indicates, it is a soft flamingo-pinkish- 
orange, a most pleasing blend that fits well with early summer 
flowers. Tests seem to indicate it forces well in the greenhouse, 
flowering in February or March. Ht. 2 to 3 ft. PD 4 in. June. 
Each leZOn stor ps)55 
RAINBOW Hybrid, ‘’Mandarin’’—475—-Another new one we offered 
for the first time in ‘48. It is a sister seedling of Flamingo with the 
same vigor and app2arance except the color is a true Chinese, Man- 
darin-red. An outstanding lily with real character and a sparkle 
seldom seen. For sheer brilliance it is hard to beat. Ht. 1% to 2 
ft. PD 4 in. June. Each $2.40, 3 for $6.85, Doz. $25.00 
RAINBOW Hybrid, ‘’Radiance’’-675—We introduced this new lily 
in ‘49 and it is a distinct improvement over the older forms of up- 
right lilies not only in freedom of bloom but in resistance to 
disease and vigorous growth. Radiance is a warm orange-red with 
large blooms that make a remarkable show in the border. It is 
taller than most of this lot, 22 to 4 feet. June-July blooming. 
PD 4 in. Full sun or partial shade. Don’t overlook these upright 
lilies for border planting, they are really tops. Each $4.25 
RAINBOW Hybrid, ‘’Tangerine’’—850-A new lily we introduced in 
‘46 that has been so popular we can not build up any stock of it. 
Pure tangerine in color with numerous upright, well spaced blooms. 
In the garden it makes a brilliant show and considering its vigorous, 
healthy growth and adaptability to average soils, it will enjoy a 
real welcome. These new hybrid lilies are the “lilies of tomorrow”, 
lilies far superior to older forms and ideally adapted to the home 
earden of America. Tangerine is tall, 3 to 4 feet. June-July. PD 
4 in. lecieln) S95), 7/5, 3 ole 51 SLOG 
RAINBOW Hybrids, Mixed—6 73-Out of thousands of seedlings only 
a dozen or so have been selected for clonal propagation. The rest 
are rogued of all inferior kinds and we offer them in this mixture. 
Hundreds are similar to the named kinds but not exactly the same 
so must be kept separate. They are a wonderful valu2 and were 
offered for the first time last year. Colors range from true golden- 
yellow through all shades of orange to the deepest mahogany-red. 
A gorgeous mixture and at this price, a rare value. Heights vary 
from 1% to 4 ft. June-July. PD 4 in. 
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