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All the Lilies we list are hardy and under normal conditions will come up year 
after year. But we recommend that in cold sections you put on a winter mulch 
to prevent alternate freezing and thawing. Plant in well-drained soil. In heavy 
soil plant 1 inch less than stated, in light sandy soil plant 1 inch deeper. Mixing 
14 Peat Moss with the soil when planting Lilies, is beneficial. They can be 
planted in full sun but afternoon shade will make the flowers even more beauti- 
ful and they last longer. In dry weather water thoroughly about every ten days. 
Annuals like Petunias can be planted around them. Vinca Minor is a fine 
perennial to plant among Lilies. Or a mulch of Peat Moss (see page 6) or lawn 
raking helps to keep the roots cool in summer’s heat. Remove seed pods as 
they take strength from the bulbs. When cutting flowers, leave 4 of the stem. 
ALL THE LILIES WE SEND YOU WILL BLOOM THIS SEASON. 
PHILIPPINE LILY, White Excelsior (Formosanum). 
B 83 A new, improved strain with larger, purer white flowers. A magnificent 
variety to close the Lily season. Starts blooming in late summer and continues 
right up to frost. Delightfully fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers 7 to 8 inches 
long come on strong stems 4 to 6 feet tall. Plant 7 to 8 inches deep. Hardy to 
northern Iowa. Will bloom this fall. 
Large Bulbs, Each 50c, 3 for $1.35, 6 for $2.35 Postpaid 
Regal Lily, America’s Favorite 
REGAL LILY, America’s Favorite 
B 82 This is the Creelman Hybrid, the very finest strain of Regal we know. It is far 
better than the regular Regal, larger flowers, more of them, richer color, more vigorous. 
Blooms in June-July on stems 3 to 4 feet tall. Great clusters of the lovely flowers, 
fragrant, snow-white with a golden throat and tinged pink on the outside. Plant them 
7 inches deep in a well-drained spot in sun or part shade. They will come up year after 
year, increasing in number and beauty. Both sizes of bulbs will bloom this summer, 
the Giant size will produce more flowers. POSTPAID. 
Large Bulbs, Each 35c, 3 for 85c, 6 for $1.50 
Giant Bulbs, Each 50c, 3 for $1.25, 6 for 2.25 
Beautiful RUBRUM LILY 
B65 The flowers are larger than pictured. Many think this is the most beautiful 
of all the hardy Lilies. The flowers are bright pink edged white, with small ma- 
roon spots. Blooms in August and September on strong stems 3 to 4 feet tall. 
The reflexed wavy flowers are lovely in the garden and also when used as a cut 
flower. THEY WILL BLOOM THIS SUMMER. Plant in well-drained soil, 8 
inches deep. Mixing 44 to 14 Peat Moss (see page 6) with the soil is beneficial. 
These are American-grown bulbs, the finest obtainable. They cost more than 
the imported but they will live longer, bloom better and are well worth the ex- 
tra cost. POSTPAID. 
B 65 American-grown Each 3 for 6 for 
Large Bulbs............... $ .75 $1.95 $3.50 
Extra Large Bulbs......... 1.00 2.65 4.75 
Giant Bulbs............... 25S O50 
___ Surprise Lily, Below Rubrum Lily 
SURPRISE LILY, HARDY AMARYLLIS (Lycoris Squamigera) 
B15! This amazing bulb produces attractive green foliage in the spring. The 
foliage then dies down. In August, the flower stalks shoot up 2 feet tall with 
large lily-shaped flowers, a lovely orchid-pink. There are often 8 to 12 flowers on 
a single stem. When cut, they will last a week. Perfectly hardy here but we do 
not advise planting in cold states like Minnesota, Dakotas, etc. Plant so the bulb 
is covered with 4 to 5 inches of soil, in sun or part shade. We recommend a winter 
mulch to prevent alternate thawing and freezing. Before the spring foliage dies 
down, put in a small marker so you will know where the bulb is and not hoe it up. 
The bulb multiplies, so each passing year there are more flowers. POSTPAID. 
Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 6 for $2.45 
GARDEN OF LILIES, Postpaid 
Enchantment Golden Chalice Rubrum, Extra Large 
Regal, Giant Giant Olympic, Extra Large 
BB 71 1 EACH OF ALL 5 FOR $2.45 
We will include without extra charge, 1 Hardy Amaryllis worth 60c 
BB 72 3 EACH OF ALL 5 FOR $6.35 
We will include without extra charge, 3 Hardy Amaryllis worth $1.50 
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