Michells 
Garden Lilies 
What is a garden without a planting of Hardy Lilies? For herba- 
ceous borders they are unexcelled. Planting them among perennials 
for sufficient shade is recommended. 
Planted from 6 to 10 inches deep, bulbs thrive when enveloped 
in sand. Manure should not come in direct contact with the bulb, 
but may be placed 4 to 6 inches underneath. Loose-petaled bulbs game 
should be planted on their sides rather than upright. Leaf or litter “™* 
protection during the winter is best. 
AURATUM (Gold-band Lily). Blooms are pure white spotted 
crimson; each petal is marked in the center with a band of yellow. 
Delightfully fragrant. Height 4 to 5 feet. a 
Each 3for Doz. 25 — 
Mammoth? bul bsse 7. eee ee $0.75 $2.10 $7.75 $15.00 
Jumbo: bulbs om. niece cee 1.25 3.60 13.75 27.50 
CANADENSE (Canadian Bellflower Lily). Bright yellow flowers, 
spotted black inside. Height 3 to 5 feet. June. Each, 30c; d9z., 
$3.00; 25, $5.00. 
CANADENSE RUBRUM. Crimson with black spots. Height 
3 to 4 feet. August. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 25, $6.25. 
ELEGANS, MIXED. Shades of orange. Fine for the rock gar- " a 7 
denzeHeisht.2 feet. .June, july: Each, 40c; doz., $4.20; 25, $7.50. Regale Lily 
PARDALINUM GIGANTEUM (Sunset Lily). A California 
variety bearing 12 to 20 strongly recurved flowers of bright orange, 
spotted dark erncore Height 4 to 5 feet. July. Each, 50c; doz., REGALE 
$5.40; 25, $10.00. Large flowers with centers flushed golden yellow, 
:; shading to creamy white at outer edge; the reverse 
PHILADELPHICUM (Orangecup Lily). Orangered with pur oF the flowers is streaked brown, with a pearly tint. 
ple spots. Leaves whorled or scattered. Will thrive in either 
shaded or open locations. Height<1 to=3 feet: July and August. 
Each, 35c; doz., $3.50; 25, $6.25. 
oy 
Its sturdy stems are 3 to 5 feet high. Plant in fall 
or early spring, 8 to 9 inches deep. Blooms in July. 
(Ready in October.) 
Each 3 Doz. 25 
Mammoth bulbs ......$0.40 $1.00 $3.60 $ 6.25 
Top Size bulbs ...... 55 1.50 5.40 10.00 
Jumbo bulbs ......... .65 1.80 6.60 12.50 
CANDIDUM 
(St. Joseph’s, Madonna, or Annunciation Lily) 
One of the oldest and best-loved Lilies. Produces 
large clusters of beautiful, snow-white blooms, hav- 
ing the most delightful fragrance. They are hardy, 
and thrive well in ordinary soil. 
Each 3 Doz. 25 
Mammoth bulbs ...... $0.50 $1.35 $4.80 $ 8.75 
Top Size bulbs ...... 65 1.80 6.60 12.50 
Jumbo bulbs ......... 85 2.40 9.00 17.50 
The Exotic LILY 
Not only the most beautiful and showy of pink 
Lilies, but also easiest to grow. Produces clusters of 
delicately fragrant, frilly rose-pink blooms, daintily 
spotted with crimson. Perfectly hardy, it grows vig- 
orously in the ordinary garden. 4 to 5 ft. 
Each 3 Doz. 25 
Mammoth bulbs ...... $0.75 $2.10 $7.75 $15.00 
Rubrum Lily Jumbo bulbs. 7... ;..° 1:25.2~3.60 13.75, = 27200 
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