CULITURAL INSTRUCTIONS FO Rei 
Soils and Location: Lilies must have perfect drainage Mulch and Groundcover: Lilies are gross feeders and root Fertilizers: Natural fertilizers, such as well-rotted cow 
manure, are ideal. A handful of balanced fertilizer scat- 
: : ; : i ly. Th d I1- d soil, rich in h 
such as a gentle slope can provide. Air drainage too is deeply. They need 4 porous, well-aerated soil, rich in humus tered over every few feet, a pound of wood ashes per every 
important, for a good breeze can keep many garden pests and well-balanced plant food. They like a good mulch of well- twenty: square fect, and avchiauplics arate eames 
and diseases away. If your site is level and the soil heavy, rotted cow manure, rich compost or decaying leafmold, and this or three times during the growing season, will help to 
then prepare raised beds for the bulbs. Take care not to can be applied several times during the growing season. The keep the lilies strong and healthy. If your soil and water 
damage the roots in planting. mulch keeps the soil cool, discourages weed growth and elimin- are alkaline, then two or three times during the growing 
season scatter a pinch or two of agricultural sulphur over 
the soil surface and water it in. Peat moss, being slightly 
: . ae : acid, is good for lilies. It provides an ideal medium for 
is beneficial. Do not expect your lilies to compete with strong- the stem roots hentiedeemalene 
ates the need for surface cultivation which might hurt the stem 
; roots. Shallow-rooted ground cover keeps the ground shaded and 
Sun or Shade: Lilies need sunlight, at least until 2 P.M. 
Filtered sunlight or semi-shade may bring out the more growing perenntaisor hehe 
delicate colors, but they tend to make weak stems and soft On Arrival: Lily bulbs are never completely dormant. 
They must be received as soon as possible after digging, 
hence orders should be placed with your dealer as early 
Cutting Flowers: Like all plants, lilies need their stems and as possible. If slightly limp after their long trip, place 
them in wet peat moss for a few days. They will soon 
freshen up and should then be planted immediately. Never 
flowers. Do not plant near house walls, walks or drives 
that reflect sunlight or heat. 
foliage to build for next year’s growth. Cutting the flowers 
Depth of Planting: L. candidum, “Cascade Strain” and only, preventing them from setting seed, is beneficial. Cutting plant new bulbs where other lilies have failed to grow and 
“White Elf” should be planted with not more than one the foliage is harmful in direct proportion to the amount taken. never plant in heavy, soggy soil. They cannot be treated 
inch of settled soil over the top of the bulbs. All others Cutting stems with foliage year after year will definitely kill like tulip or daffodil bulbs which can be dried out and go 
need not more than four inches of soil over them. the plant. completely dormant. Drainage is paramount. 
OLYMPIC HYBRIDS...» each, 65¢; three for $1.75; twelve 
for $6.50. The Centifolium lily hybrids which have become so 
popular, the finest, tallest and largest trumpet lilies yet, produced. 
Overshadowing the old Regal lily because of their broader and 
stronger flowers and pyramidal flower heads, they are the prod- 
uct of an intensive eleven-year breeding’ program that has given : . F : ‘ sent perl 
eo Ie var yeneelnaie BELLINGHAM HYBRIDS... . each, 60¢; three for $1.50; HARLEQUIN .... each, $2.00; three for $5.50; twelve for FIESTA HYBRIDS.... each, 75¢3 three for $2 
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ope in Se twelve for $6.00. The best of our West Coast native lilies, inter- $20.00. A late June-flowering novelty, part Tiger and part for $7.50. Gracefully reflexed flowers have a glos 
a hose 1 pracestt Remi crossed and re-selected, produced this lovely strain of tall and Candlestick lily, has a rugged vigor that makes it a universal that makes them shine and glitter in the; t 
Sr ae aly att do aan Salk Eck graceful garden lilies. They like part shade, stand six feet tall and favorite. A unique warm-toned shade, salmon flushed with bearing from six to twelve flowers. Colo. 
) ) bear dozens of recurved, gaily-colored long-lasting flowers. lovely, soft pink. in sun. 
sun or light shade. 
OLYMPIC SPECIAL SELECT «.. . each,.$1.25; three for $3.50; 
twelve for $12.50. Each year, during the flowering season we tag a 
few of the very finest plants for seed production to improve our strain. 
Visitors to our field have noticed these special plants and’ at their re- 
quest we have agreed to mark a few hundred more than we need from 
among the finest specimens. Since they can only be tagged while in 
flower, we must have your orders for them just as early as possible. 
SUNBURST YELLOW (Not illustrated) .... these we offer at $6.00 each. 
New 1953 introduction so limited in quantity we can offer only one to a customer. 
From among our best Sunburst lilies we have selected a few pure overall golden 
yellows that stand the sunshine without bleaching. 
omar eres hs rhe ee i ag $7.00; VALENCIA ... . . each, $1.003 three for $2.75; twelve for RAINBOW HYBRIDS . .. . each, 60¢; three 
eee en eed ne fh 2 cree Ha 18S ie true $10.00. A June-flowering hybrid of a beautiful rich golden hue. twelve for $6.00. A Candlestick lily in gay, sparkling ne 
HU sates AEE Neca 8e, a af § tenryi lily and The petals have bronze mid-ribs and many minute maroon dots. colors, vigorous and hardy. From one to three feet tall, they 
snes y F =F cae seven re s tae carry as many This is a plant that fits well into the summer garden. Can be grow anywhere. Colors range from a pale straw-yellow to dee 
as uge lowers, blooming for several weeks in July. forced quite readily for earlier flowers. est maroon. June-flowering. f 
ENCHANTMENT (Plant Pat. No. 862) .... each, 75¢; 
RED CHAMPION .... each, $1.25; three for 
$3.50; twelve for $12.50. The lovely Speciosum thre : iful 
lily from Japan. It came to Oregon as a gift from era va Me pes "ud itp eee ea cae 
the captain of a schooner. It was nurtured in a smal] shaped, upright flowers Cees raeead blaring nasturtium-red, 
farm garden on the slopes of Mount Hood and this plant lights up the garden and ‘is: visible from far away. 
from that garden we were fortunate indeed to get The overall effect is extremely pleasing. The flowers are un- 
our foundation stock. Red Champion has won out usually long-lastin Cece f 
in all competitive trials, Blooms in late August. 
WHITE CHAMPION .... each, $1.75; three for 
$4.50; twelve for $17.50. A worthy companion— bs UG a 
purest white, lovely, vigorous and dependable, Supply i 
is limited, so order early, September-flowering, : 
8- Late June, early July-flowering. 
