Auratum Lilies— The Gold Banded Lily 
“Tf little labor, little are our gains, 
Man’s fortunes are according to his pains.” 
—Herrick. 
This is probably the best loved of al! lilies, gorgeously beautfiul, 
the “‘ne plus ultra’’ of the lily world. Flowering this lily, making 
it happy in their garden, is the apex of ambition with thousands of 
home gardeners. And now that American grown, acclimated bulbs 
are readily available, there is no excuse for the millions of failures 
you've suffered with imported bulbs. 
The secret of success with this wonderful lily is planting healthy 
bulbs and getting them in the ground at their naturally dormant 
time in the late fall. In the past not only have all too many of the 
imported bulbs been diseased, but they arrive in this country too 
late for fall planting and, held over in storage, they are so dried out 
by spring, that their chances of survival are very small. 
The last decade has seen hundreds of thousands of disease-free 
Auratums grown here in the Northwest. You can plant them with 
confidence and they reach you, fresh dug in the late fall just when 
they should be planted. 
The Auratum is a very large, bowl-shaped lily, waxy-white, spotted 
crimson, each segment striped with a gold band. Sturdy three to 
eight foot stems carry up to thirty huge blooms when well estab- 
lished, and their fragrance is delightful. By planting the different 
varieties, blooming extends from late July into September and in 
mild sections, even later. They enjoy full sun except in warm sec- 
tions, though blooms last longer in partial shade. A moist soil, 
plenty of humus and good drainage is best, and, this is important, 
DON’T PLANT TOO DEEP. Deep planting courts disaster. Five 
inches of soil above the bulb is enough. This shallower planting 
advice is the result of recent exhaustive tests. 
AURATUM, The Gold Banded Lily—130-Probably the most desired 
of all lilies. Few others are as beautiful. Blooms are very large, 
open bowl-shaped, waxy-white, spotted crimson and each segment 
striped with a central band of gold. Tips of petals are slightly 
recurved, the margins waved. All in all, it is simply exquisite, 
easily the crowning glory of any garden, ‘‘the point-with-pride 
flower’’ of the entire ensemble. Pictures can but poorly portray the 
perfection of these garden aristocrats. PD (planting depth) 5 in. 
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AURATUM Praecox—|37-If you've grown type offered above, doubt- 
less you wished it could open earlier in the garden season. By plant- 
ing Auratum Praecox—137 you start your parade of these gorgeous 
flowers a week to ten days earlier. This early variety is similar to 
No. 130, though not quite as large. A desirable addition to any 
garden. Each $1.85, 3 for $5.15, Doz. $20.35 
AURATUM Tri-Color—133-Have you ever longed for an Auratum 
of real quality without the crimson spots. Tri-color is just this,. it 
is similar to Platyphyllum, has the gold band and light yellow spots. 
A striking, robust variety, desirable in every way. Scarce. 
Each $5.50, 3 for $15.00 
EIGHT WEEKS OF AURATUM BLOOM 
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Your garden may flaunt Auratum blooms from mid-July till 
September and even later. We've cut in October here in 
Oregon. By planting early, midseason and late forms the show 
is almost continuous. 
We offer the three kinds, Praecox (137), the Type (130) 
and the Late Form (131), in lots of one, three or five each, 
every variety packed and labeled separate. Flowering size, 
Oregon grown, fresh dug. NOVEMBER SHIPMENT. 
One each, labeled separate, $4.75, 3 each $13.95 
5 each $23.50 
AURATUM Late Form—131-—Except for season of bloom, this is the 
same as No. 130. However it opens its flowers as the others are 
about through. Last year in the fields, it was still in bloom the last 
of September. Height, planting depth and culture the same as the 
type. Those who know and appreciate these lilies will welcome the 
opportunity to extend the season. $1.85, 3 for $5.15, Doz. $20.35 
AURATUM Platyphyllum—139-A massive, robust form and, if pos- 
sible, hardier. Its leaves are broader and more numerous. The flow- 
ers are huge, often 12 inches in diameter, upper petals, frequently 
somewhat pendant, give bloom a delightful hooded look. Platyphyl- 
lum is not quite as spotted as the Type. All in all it’s outstanding. 
If you buy but one Auratum, this should be earnestly considered. 
It prefers partial shade and must have good drainage. August- 
September flowering. Ht. 4 0 6 ft. PD 5 inches. 
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AURATUM Esperanza—135-This choice group, all grown from seed, 
are truly outstanding, healthy, vigorous and hardy, with huge blooms 
in profusion. A gorgeous lot with many forms, blended and splashed 
with color. Culture same as other Auratums. 
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AURATUM Pictum—136-One of the most colorful of all the Aura- 
tums. Large open blooms, white, heavily spotted crimson, with 
tips of the petals flushed pink to crimson. A glorious flower you'll 
love. This variety has been famous for many years but never 
plentiful. We have a limited supply for this year, all Oregon 
Grown. Each $4.25, 3 for $11.95 
AMABILE-125-A brilliant Turk’s Cap lily, grenadine-red with black 
spots, free blooming and healthy. Ideal for a clump in middle or 
foreground of the hardy border where it adds a splash of airy bril- 
liance. Flowers late June, part shade or full sun. PD 4 in. Ht. 114 
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AMABILE Luteum—1 26-A comparatively rare lily but one of the best 
among the yellows. Easy to grow in most any soil, even withstand- 
ing considerable drouth. Culture as above. 
Each $1.00, 3 for $2.80, Doz. $11.00 
AURATUM TYPE 
