GRACE MARSHALL—DEEP RED 
GRACE MARSHALL-356-One of the best of 
this group. Blooms outfacing, up to 30 on a 
stem that is wiry and erect. Deep red with a 
few brown spots. Makes a gorgeous garden 
display. When first exhibited at the Royal 
Horticultural Society show in England, it re- 
ceived an Award of Merit and the Banksian 
Medal for the best new lily shown. Ht. 3 to 4 
ft. July. PD 6 in. Each $1.45, 3 for $4.00 
PHYLLIS COX-616-Of Miss Preston’s newer 
hybrids, this rates among the best. It is bril- 
liant orange-red deepening towards the tips 
with the outside of the petals a lovely golden 
orange. For sheer color, Phyllis Cox is hard 
to beat. Ht. 3 to 4 ft. PD 6 in. Sun or partial 
shade. July. 
Each 95c, 3 for $2.65, Doz. $10.95 
BRENDA WATTS-180-Here’s a bold, bril- 
liant lily which seems to have everything— 
rugged, healthy constitution, easily estab- 
lished, fine flower arrangement, and a hard 
to beat color. The graceful five foot stems 
carry numerous outfacing blooms of a soft 
flaming orange-red, dotted purple towards the 
center. Group it with Muriel Conde and Cen- 
tifolium Hybrids, all against a green back- 
ground. Sun or part shade. July. PD 6 in. 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.80, Doz. $11.00 
EDNA KEAN-290-Similar to Brenda Watts 
but a deep cherry-red, a shade not common 
among lilies. Easy in full sun or part shade. 
There is no end to pleasing garden pictures 
with lilies to highlight them. Study your 
garden every month and new opportunities 
will develop. Late June into July. Ht. 3 to 4 
ft. PD 6 in. Supply limited. 
Each 95c, 3 for $2.65, Doz. $10.45 
GARDEN PICTURE SPECIAL 
No. 9-E 
Picture, if you will, a clump of a half 
dozen big Centifolium Hybrids and in 
the foreground a group containing three 
each of flaming orange-red Brenda 
Watts and golden-orange Muriel 
Condz. They will make a brilliant pic- 
ture indeed. We will send you this 
group combination, each lot separately 
labeled, twelve bulbs in all. 
Postpaid $7.50 
Miss Preston's Hybrid Lilies 
Year by year these fine hybrid lilies become more popular as their good qualities become 
known. 
the average garden. 
CORSAIR-227-Typical of Miss Preston’‘s fine 
lilies. Blooms medium size, vase-shaped, fac- 
ing upwards. Stiff stems 2 to 3 feet, carry 12 
to 15 well arranged blooms, apricot-yellow, 
flushed with red. July. PD 6 in. 
Each $257/5,)5. orn b7 00 
MURIEL CONDE-564-A flower that may be 
apily described as having a delicate, lacy ef- 
fect. The graceful wiry 42 foot stems carry 
numerous golden-orange blooms with a few 
dark spots and grayish fuzz faintly tipped 
with crimson in the throat. Altogether a fine 
lily and like all this group, easy to grow and 
a good performer under average garden con- 
ditions. July. Ht. 4 to 5 ft. PD 5 in. 
Each $1.45, 3 for $4.00 
SPITFIRE—784—Candelabrum form lilies are 
not common but here is one with its vase- 
shaped blooms held upright and with simply 
stunning color. Imagine flame-scarlet blooms 
with reddish-brown spots and Brazil-red pol- 
len—brilliant hardly describes it. Spitfire is 
easy to grow and vigorously healthy. Early 
JUlVaui ion tt Deena EuUllesunbon pantial 
shade. Eachi$2235))5) 10h por 0 
PRESTON’S HYBRIDS 
Mixed No. 624 
For mass color in the border few other 
groups can equal these brilliant hy- 
brids. They are all raised from seed, 
a vigorous healthy lot similar in type 
to the named varieties on this page. 
Colors range through shades of red, 
orange, yellow and gold, truly a gor- 
geous array. Culture as for named va- 
ewes, Ini. Sie) S iis PID © ta, Julhy 
Plant them in groups of six or a dozen 
or more for beautiful effects. 
Each 55c, 3 for $1.55, Doz. $6.00 
CORONATION-226-Fine yellow lilies are not 
plentiful and this is one of the best. Three 
foot stems, carry up to twenty sparkling yel- 
low blooms with a few brown spots, slightly 
pendant recurved flowers. Healthy, vigorous 
and admirably suited to average conditions. 
July. PD 6 in. Each $1.95, 3 for $5.30 
HURRICANE-402-Here’s a distinctly different 
lily with vase-shaped bloom facing upwards 
and arranged candelabrum style. Color is 
deep red with a few darker spots. For this 
type of lily the height, 32 feet, is ideal. 
Use it in the middle of the border or near the 
THON Uy wR OD olinen Lachio2. Ons for poO.o> 
LILLIAN CUMMINGS-—420-Prestons Hybrids 
include so many fine lilies that it is not easy 
to describe them without using too many 
superlatives. They are a grand group. This 
one, Lillian Cummings, has large recurved 
blooms, light orange-red with small brown 
spots, held almost horizontal on sturdy 4 to 5 
foot stems. It is a striking vigorous lily of 
easy culture and very free flowering. July. 
PDibsinwe cach ooGusiton o2.o5) Doz, 59:55 
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Their hardiness, freedom of bloom and general rugged health make them ideal in 
NEW PRESTON HYBRIDS 
Introduced 1950 
LYSANDER-471-The big flame-scarlet 
blooms are freely produced in candelabrum 
style, arranged in tiers. This type is not com- 
mon and proves most attractive. Stiff erect 
four foot stems carry the numerous blooms 
beautifully. We are happy to have been the 
first to introduce this outstanding new lily. 
June-July. PD 5 in. 
Each $4.25, 3 for $11.75 
SOVEREIGN-772-This is similar to Miss 
Preston’s famous ‘’Coronation’’ but richer in 
color, larger and more vigorous. Its brilliant 
yellow with a few faint spots is a welcome ad- 
dition to the yellow lily field. Good yellow 
lilies are not common and as stocks of this 
one become plentiful it will be very popular. 
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TYPHOON-852-An upward facing bloom 
produced in clusters at the top of the stems, 
a mass of pure flame-scarlet blooms that 
make a brilliant show wherever planted. Grow- 
ing only two to three feet tall, you look down 
into it, a most inviting picture. Towards the 
front of the border is ideal for this variety. 
July= PD asin. Each $2.75, 3 fon $7-85 
“RED” LILIES 
.. almost like fireworks in the gar- 
den... every imaginable shade of 
red from the brilliant scarlet of TEN- 
UIFOLIUM and CONCOLOR, the 
vermilion scarlet of FIRE KING, the 
Chinese red of MANDARIN, the 
vivid nasturtium red of ENCHANT- 
MENT, the mahogany red of FIRE- 
FLAME ... these are reds of every 
shade, reds that will virtually set 
your garden on fire. Plant them 
adjacent to blue flowering plants and 
you will have startlingly brilliant 
pictures. Plant them singly with con- 
trasting materials — plant them in 
groups for striking effects. Red lilies 
can add immeasurably to the gaiety 
of your borders. 
LILY FOOD 
Unless your soil is exceptionally good 
you will find the Lily Food offered on 
page 23 invaluable. Our Lily Feed- 
ing Program is designed to provide a 
balanced ration of the elements your 
lilies need. 
