How tle Succeed With Lilies 
Succeeding with lilies depends in no small measure upon the soil 
conditions and exposure. Soil must be loose and friable. This is 
very easy to provide by adding peat moss or compost. The latter 
must be thoroughly composted. Animal manures are not to be rec- 
ommended unless they are four or five years old and thoroughly 
rotted. The simplest way to condition your soil is by adding peat 
moss, half soil and half peat, thoroughly mixed. Use the horticul- 
tural grade, not the granulated peat. This mixture should be pro- 
vided to a depth of fifteen to eighteen inches. 
Every bulb we send out is carefully labeled with variety name, ex- 
posure most suitable (full sun or partial shade) and the proper 
depth to plant (PD). Catalog descriptions also give this information 
as well as heights and flowering season. This data should aid you 
in properly locating and planting your lilies. 
Your soil should be prepared BEFORE the bulbs come 
to save time and permit planting as soon as they ar- 
rive. If you follow the directions on this page in pre- 
paring the soil, it will take but a few moments to plant. Well prepared 
Preparing 
to Plant 
soil can be worked even if it is wet. Ample peat and sand in the 
soil prevent it becoming water logged. 
Shipping Some of the early maturing lilies such as Candidum, 
Season Hansoni and a few others are shipped in late August 
and early September but the great majority of lilies 
mature later and are shipped in October with the Auratums delivered 
in November. We ship as they mature and most orders are sent in 
two or more lots. This is far more costly than sending all in one 
package but we know it gets the bulbs to you in better condition 
and most of them can be planted sooner. 
Early If winter comes early in your section, prepare the 
Winter ground early, mulch very deep to prevent it freezing 
and you can plant the late arrivals O.K. When they 
arrive, the mulch can be removed and the bulbs planted. If they 
freeze up solid right after planting no harm results. 
Delayed Should it be impossible to plant at once when the bulbs 
Planting arrive, leave them unopened in the cellophane bags 
and keep in a cool place, not freezing. Planting at once 
is best but they will keep a reasonable time if not exposed to the 
air or allowed to dry out. If they can not be planted for several 
months it is best to pot them in large containers in soil that is 
just very slightly damp (not bone dry) and store them where they 
will be at a temperature just above freezing, 33° or 34° is best. 
This usually results in root growth but no top growth, a desirable 
condition. When these bulbs are then planted outside, be sure the 
Most lilies prefer protection from 
hot mid-day and afternoon sun, 
that is, partial shade. This is 
very important in warm sections 
where the sun is really hot. 
Neither the partial shade nor the 
soil conditioning is at all diffi- 
cult but if neglected, your 
chances of success are less. Com- 
panion planting is one of the best 
methods of solving this problem. 
The sketch gives you some idea 
of how this may be done. Shade 
from surrounding plants helps to 
keep the soil cool and checks ~‘waons — rion 
surface loss of moisture. Com- GROUND Cover SHADING SOIL 
panion plants also protect early Meer oT CUE 
starting lilies from frost injury. 
Good drainage is vital as lilies will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. 
Ample peat in the soil, not only aids drainage but at the same time 
holds a portion of the moisture vital to all lilies. Peat also aerates the 
soil encouraging root growth and bacterial action so helpful to 
plant growth. 
Soil for lilies frequently lacks fertility. This may be in a large 
measure overcome by adding bone meal to that portion of the soil 
below the level of the bulb. Keep bone meal from actual contact planting depth (soil over top of the bulb) is correct. Right planting 
with the bulbs. Use bone meal, 3 cup to two square feet, a quart depth is important. 
to 25 square feet. See page 21 for information on our lily feeding Late Where winter conditions permit, lilies may be planted 
program. Don’t overfeed your lilies. To do so is inviting trouble. Orders any time during the winter if the bulbs are available. 
Over stimulation produces sick lilies. A great many varieties are sold out early but we gen- 
erally have a fair selection until February and if conditions are normal 
deep. Be sure drainage is good. Mix the we can dig special orders that late. This does not apply to all va- 
bone meal into the soil below the depth at rieties as some make growth too early to dig. 
which the bulb is to be planted, pack this After Once your bulbs are planted, leave them alone. Lily 
i BONE MER MEAL g soil well. Add an inch layer of sharp sand Planting bulbs do not need to be taken up in the fall like Glads. 
iar} for the bulb to rest upon. Cover the bulb They are perfectly hardy under normal conditions. Deep 
with soil and sand containing no fertilizer, freezing without a covering of snow may heave them and if this 
pack around bulb firmly, then fill balance of threatens, a light mulch of coarse material is advisable. The actual 
hole with a mixture of soil, peat moss and freezing of the bulb while in the soil is not harmful except to those 
sand to which a portion of bone meal has been varieties definitely listed as tender. The first winter after planting, 
added. Pack firmly. all beds should be mulched as the bulbs have not established roots. 
RARE LILIES FOR THE CONNOISSEUR AND COLLECTOR 
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Bloom Color Planting Type of Prices 
Name Date Height Depth Bloom 1 3 Doz. Remarks 
Bolanderi-185 E. July 2-4 Red 4 Beil Small S185) epost | $20335 Dainty Oregon native. Shade, moist soil, drainage. 
Columbianum L. June 5-7 Golden Orange 5 Recurved Med. (OD A235 9.35 An improved form of an Oregon native. Part shade, 
Ingrami-220 moist soil, good drainage. 
Croceum-228 L. June 3-5 Orange 5 Erect Med. 1.25. 345 12.50 The Orange Lily. Excellent in the hardy border. 
Dalhansonii-250 June 4-5 Mahogany-red 5 Recurved Med. 4.95 13.65 49.50 A gorgeous, long lived, easy to grow lily. 
Ce, July) 1, 2-5 Red-orange 4 Bell Small 10 1.95 7.00 A brilliant and lovely, rare American native. 
Guinea Go!d—366 L. June 3-4 Yellow 5 Recurved Small =hiby ores 37.50 Beautiful Martagon hybrid, easy and satisfactory. 
Humboldtii July 4-6 Golden Orange 6 Recurved Large 1.95 5.40 19.50 The most striking of all west coast natives. 
Magnificum-398 
Kelloggii-406 L.June 2-4 Pink Purple 4 RecurvedSmall 1.95 5.40. 19.50. A dainty native west coast Martagon. Beautiful. 
Margaret August 4-5 Salmon-orange 6 Erect Recurved 2.50 6.90 5.816 Hybrid of the Tiger Lily. A good performer. 
Johnson—480 
Marhan-490 i L. June 4-6 Yellow 5 Recurved Small AZ) ene 20, A Martagon-Hansoni hybrid beautiful and long 
lived. Vigorous, healthy and easy to grow. 
Maritimum-—520 July 2-3 _ Reddish-orange 4 Bell Small 1.95 5.40 19.50 A western native, moist. woodland, partial shade. 
Medeloides—546 July 1¥%-2 Apricot toScarlet 3 Recurved Small {ee} 4.30 15.50 A choice species from the Orient. Searce and rare. 
Michiganense-557 July 2-5 Orange-red 4 Recurved Med. 85 2.35 8.50 <A middle-west native for moist woodland. ie 
Philadelphicum-612 June-July 1-3 | Orange-scarlet 3 Erect Med. 50 1.40 9.00 An_upright cup-shaped native for shady woodland. 
Roezlii-700 July 3-5 Yellow 4 Recurved Med. 1.45 4.10 +... Oregon _ native. Moist lime free soil, part shade. 
Roezlii-701 July 3-5 Red 4 Recurved, Med. 1.45 4.10 Same as above 
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