If you have never planted 
lilies in the fall, we urge 
you to do so. You probably 
know, of. course, that the 
Madonna lily should be 
planted in the fall only, but 
you will find that all lilies 
are particularly well adapt- 
ed to fall planting. Just 
plant them ir the. usual 
way but, if you live where 
the ground freezes, mulch 
with 2 inches of coarse 
straw after the ground is 
frozen, particularly the 
first winter. 
We have assembled here 
for you what we sincerely 
believe are the world’s best 
lilies. Some are the old fa- 
miliar favorites but some 
are new ones that - will 
amaze both vou and your 
friends with their great 
beauty. 
CENTIFOLIUM 
NEW e HYBRID LILY 
These are magnificent pure white 
hybrids from the West Coast, the 
result of over 15 years of hybridiz- 
ing. They are the result of crossing 
of a half dozen or more lilies and 
far outshine the Regal Lily in every 
respect. After several years of 
growth, they reach a height of 6 to 
8 feet with great clusters of 50 or 
more blossoms crowning the top. 
The flowers are shaped like broad 
flaring trumpets, as you can see in 
the picture, and are pure white in- 
side. The reverse of the petals dre 
often pink, emerald green, or brown, 
making some striking contrasts in 
color. 
These lilies are exceedingly hardy, 
growing and blooming beautifully 
outdoors. Because of their deep root 
system, they stand severe drouth 
well. Plant 6 inches deep. 
They are called Lilium Centi- 
folium (Hundred Leaved) because of 
their abundant, rich green foliage. 
B5004—59c each; 3 for 1.49; 6 for 
2.79, ppd. 
Field 
TRADES MAREK 
The NEW Mei Ling 
B5017—These are unusually beauti- 
ful lilies—-flowers are 4 to 6” across, 
pure white, with a bright golden 
star center. Wonderful cut flowers 
and, for corsages, as beautiful as 
orchids. Plant 6” deep. 1.98 each; 
3 for 5.69, postpaid. 
Yellow Trumpet 
B5037—This lily is from the same 
seedling strain as the spike of bloom 
that won the Griffith Cup and the 
Sweepstakes Award at the 1950 Na- 
tional Lily Show; also the Award 
of Merit. at the 1951 show. 2.00 
each; 3 for 5.98, postpaid. 
3 GREAT NEW LILIES 
The lilies Mei Ling, Yellow 
Trumpet, and Aurelian Hy- 
brids are from a group re- 
sulting from more than 15 
years of patient crossing by 
Mr. Carleton Yerex in the 
Pacific Northwest. We have 
visited Mr. Yerex’s place 
many times, and the lilies he 
has there are astounding. 
We first planted these here 
in Shenandoah in the fall of 
1949. They are 
Mid-Century Hybrid 
Lily "Enchantment" 
B5009—(Pat. #862). One of 
the most brilliant of all lilies. 
Hardy, disease resisting, easy 
to grow. Plants get 30” to 
40” tall and create great 
masses of nasturtium-red up- 
right cups. 75¢ each; 3 for 
1.95, postpaid. 
Pink Trumpet Aurelian Hybrid 
B5020—Not only one of the most 
beautiful of the new Yerex hybrids 
but a hardy plant and a vigorous 
grower. To avoid sun-fading of 
flowers, best to plant in partial 
shade, or protect at time of bloom- 
ing. Plant 6” deep. 2.75 each, ppd. 
Bargain Lily Collection 
B3464X—1 each of Mid-Cen- 
tury ‘‘Enchantment,’’ Flame, Re- 
gal, Coral, Speciosum Rubrum 
and Centifolium—all 6 for only 
2.69, postpaid. 
oS 
Speciosum Rubrum 
The Beautiful ""Show Lily'’ 
B5030—Carmine red on a _ white 
ground with crimson spots. One of 
the most beautiful of all lilies, but 
very hardy; will grow just about any- 
where. Plant 7 to 8 inches deep. 65c 
each; 3 for 1.79, postpaid. 
perfectly 
and as easily 
grown 
other plant. Some 
grow 
higher than our 
head. They are 
far superior in 
color and beauty. 
hardy 
New Lilies Collection 
B3469X—Top size bulbs 
of the scarce, new hy- 
stems brids. Only a few firms 
have them; you can’t 
duplicate this price any- 
where. 1 Yellow Trum- 
pet, 1 Mei Ling and 2 
Aurelian Hybrids—all 
4 for 6.89, postpaid. 
as any 
Cascade Hybrid Madonna 
B50!16—Has tremendous vigor. 
Surpasses all other Madonnas 
in height of stalk and size of 
flowers. Has great resistance 
to lily disease botrytis. Plant 
not over 2 to 3 inches deep. 
59c each; 3 for 1.49; 6 for 
2.79, postpaid. 
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FLAME LILY 
(Red Russian) 
B501i—One of the easiest of all garden 
lilies to grow. Produces large clusters of 
good-sized, reddish-orange flowers. Plant 
6 to 8” deep. 35c each; 3 for 80c; 5 for 
1.29, postpaid. 
Regal Lily Bargain 
B3454X—A little smaller 
bulbs than those offered under 
B5027, but very good. 10 
bulbs for only 1.98, postpaid. 
New Aurelian Hybrids 
B5000 — Wide, flaring trumpet 
lilies in beautiful combinations 
of colors, including gorgeous 
sunburst effects. Flowers are 
all 6” or more across and, as 
the plants grow older, form 
magnificent clumps. Plant 6” 
deep. 1.69 each; 3 for 4.98, 
postpaid. 
Coral Lily 
B5005 (Tenufolium) — Narrow- 
leaved, slender-growing plant with 
many deep scarlet, waxen, re- 
curved flowers on each plant. One 
of the most. brilliantly colored 
lilies. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep. 
29c each; 3 for 75c; 6 for 
1.39, postpaid. 
Brilliant Lily 
Collection 
B3456X—1 each of Coral, 
Flame, Speciosum Rubrum 
and Regal—all 4 for only 
1.49, postpaid. 
REGAL LILY 
Always Covered with Blooms 
B5027—The graceful lily with 
large pure white flowers, tinged 
lightly with lilac on the outside 
and yellow on the inside. One of 
the most widely grown, and most 
popular, of all lilies. Plant 8 to 10 
inches deep. 35¢ each; 3 for 
85c; 6 for 1.49, postpaid. 
