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 eleyen-year breeding program that has given 
us every hoped-for result. The flowers vary in color from ivory- 
white through soft green with deeper green and russet tints on 
the outside of the petals. These tall, graceful plants, from five to 
seven feet in our fields, flower in July and do equally well in full 
sun or light shade. 
BELLINGHAM HYBRIDS .... each, 60¢; three for $1.50; 
CURT URAL 
Soils and Location: Lilies must have perfect drainage 
such as a gentle slope can provide. Air drainage too is 
important, for a good breeze can keep many garden pests 
and diseases away. If your site is level and the soil heavy, 
then prepare raised beds for the bulbs. Take care not to 
damage the roots in planting. 
Sun or Shade: Lilies need sunlight, at least until 2 P.M. 
Filtered sunlight or semi-shade may bring out the more 
delicate colors, but they tend to make weak stems and soft 
flowers. Do not plant near house walls, walks or drives 
that reflect sunlight or heat. 
Depth of Planting: L. candidum, “Cascade Strain” and 
“White Elf” should be planted with not more than one 
inch of settled soil over the top of the bulbs. All others 
need not more than four inches of soil over them. 
HARLEQUIN .... each, $2.00; three for $5.50; twelve for 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Mulch and Groundcover: Lilies are gross feeders and root 
deeply. They need a porous, well-aerated soil, rich in humus 
and well-balanced plant food. They like a good mulch of well- 
rotted cow manure, rich compost or decaying leafmold, and this 
can be applied several times during the growing season. The 
mulch keeps the soil cool, discourages weed growth and elimin- 
ates the need for surface cultivation which might hurt the stem 
roots. Shallow-rooted ground cover keeps the ground shaded and 
is beneficial. Do not expect your lilies to compete with strong- 
growing perennials or shrubs. 
Cutting Flowers: Like all plants, lilies need their stems and 
foliage to build for next year’s growth. Cutting the flowers 
only, preventing them from setting seed, is beneficial. Cutting 
the foliage is harmful in direct proportion to the amount taken. 
Cutting stems with foliage year after year will definitely kill 
the plant. 
F‘O'}R~ (Lol yigiskes 
Fertilizers: Natural fertilizers, such as well-rotted cow 
manure, are ideal. A handful of balanced fertilizer scat- 
tered over every few feet, a pound of wood ashes per every 
twenty square feet, and such applications repeated two 
or three times during the growing season, will help to 
keep the lilies strong and healthy. If your soil and water 
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 
acid, is good for lilies. It provides an ideal medium for 
the stem roots when used as a mulch. 
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 
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 
plant new bulbs where other lilies have failed to grow and 
never plant in heavy, soggy soil. They cannot be treated 
like tulip or daffodil bulbs which can be dried out and go 
completely dormant. Drainage is paramount. 
FIESTA HYBRIDS .... each, 75¢; three for $2.00; twelve 
twelve for $6.00. The best of our West Coast native lilies, inter- 
crossed and re-selected, produced this lovely strain of tall and 
graceful garden lilies. They like part shade, stand six feet tall and 
bear dozens of recurved, gaily-colored long-lasting flowers. 
$20.00. A late June-flowering novelty, part Tiger and part 
Candlestick lily, has a rugged vigor that makes it a universal 
favorite. A unique warm-toned shade, salmon flushed with 
lovely, soft pink. 
for $7.50. Gracefully reflexed flowers have a glossy, rich sheen 
that makes them shine and glitter in the sun. On four foot stems, 
bearing from six to twelve flowers. Color range is complete. Plant 
in sun. 
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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 toimprove 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 haye 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. 
SUNBURST STRAIN ... . each, $2.50; three for $7.00; 
twelve for $25.00. These startlingly new, exotic lilies are true 
intermediates between the tall, orange, nodding Henryi lily and 
the best of our Olympics. Five to seven foot stems carry as many 
as 30 huge flowers, blooming for several weeks in July. 
VALENCIA ... . each, $1.00; three for $2.75; twelve for 
$10.00. A June-flowering hybrid of a beautiful rich golden hue. 
The petals have bronze mid-ribs and many minute maroon dots. 
This is a plant that fits well into the summer garden. Can be 
forced quite readily for earlier flowers. 
RAINBOW HYBRIDS... . each, 60¢; three for $1.50; 
twelve for $6.00. A Candlestick lily in gay, sparkling new 
calors, vigorous and hardy. From one to three feet tall, they will 
grow anywhere. Colors range from a pale straw-yellow to deep- 
est maroon. June-flowering. j 
ENCHANTMENT (Plant Pat. No. 862) .. 
-- each, 75¢;3 
RED CHAMPION .... each, $1.25; three for WHITE MARTAGON each Ws aco0 Weconuee 
+++. eacn, $1.00; three fo 
$3.50; twelve for $12.50. The lovely Speciosum three for $2.00; twelve for $7.50. A most beautiful i $ 75; 
} D 3 ROS , most for $10.00. The tru hit in li miDalmneiel 
ay opie ae See fe Oregon as ; gift ae vibrantly colored new hybrid lily. With many large, cup- wax-like flowers pracefulie eet oe from Daloatag 
e captain of a schooner. It was nurtured in a smal] shaped, upright flo f an int bla as g é 5 on four foot 
farm garden on the slopes of Mount Hood and P tes Were OF ann CeNses. Bearing, Resume ume green foliage. One of the most of al 
this plant lights up the garden and is visible from far away. not more than four inches dee 
The overall effect is extremely pleasing. The flowers are un- ferably among some low-growi 
usually long-lasting. Late June, early July-flowering. ye haan Nhat 
from that garden we were fortunate indeed to get 
our foundation stock. Red Champion has won out 
in all competitive trials. Blooms in late August. 
WHITE CHAMPION .... each, $1.75; three for 
$4.50; twelve for $17.50. A worthy companion— : oe 
purest white, lovely, vigorous and dependable. Supply s Le eae 
is limited, so order early, September-flowering. : ek | Ratt 
