A TYPICAL SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 
SPECIOSUM 
Among the most beautiful of all lilies, this species ranks high in popularity in American 
gardens. Artistically fashioned, the recurved frilly flowers bring glory to the late summer 
garden as well as ecstatic delight to the flower arrangement devotee. This lily is vigorous, 
quite disease resistant and very hardy. Slightly acid soil is preferred but it will tolerate 
many varieties of soil with no ill effects. Average height is about 4 feet and blooms from 
late August through September. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM Each 1.50; 12 for 15.00 
The refreshing and cool snow white Speciosum that is a classic among lilies. Blooms a little 
later than the pink varieties and is most impressive when planted against a background of 
evergreen foliage. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM KRAETZERI Each 1.75; 12 for 17.50 
Extra large white variety with brown anthers and greenish midribs. A beautiful lily and 
rather late. 4 to 5 feet. September. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Each .60; 3 for 1.75; 12 ‘or 6.00 
Deep carmine pink and among the most beautiful of all lilies. Artistically fashioned the 
recurved frilly flowers bring glory to the late summer garden. Vigorous, quite disease 
resistant and hardy. Height 4 to 5 feet. August-September. 
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