These acclimated, American-grown, disease-resistant and hardy plants 
are bursting with the vigor of their hybrid origin. They come to you as 
large, well-rooted bulbs, carefully packed in peat moss for immediate 
planting in any sunny, well-drained, porous garden soil. Once planted 
they multiply rapidly and will give you every possible variety of color, 
form and blooming time from June through October. They are best 
planted in the fall to give them time to establish themselves before 
winter. These glorious new hybrid lilies are grown for you on the slopes 
of Oregon’s Mount Hood and come to you direct from the grower. 
For best results plant early — For best results order early. 
HERE IS HOW TO GROW THE FINEST LILIES... . 
SOILS AND LOCATION: Lilies must have perfect drainage, such as a 
gentle slope provides. If site is level and the soil heavy, prepare raised 
beds. 
SUN OR SHADE: Lilies need sunlight, at least until 2 p.m. Semi-shade 
will produce fine, soft colors but weaker stems. 
HOW DEEP TO PLANT: Never put more than four inches of soil over 
the top of the bulb. 
SOIL TYPES: Lilies prefer a slightly acid soil, such as suits rhododen- 
drons and azaleas and most other garden plants. Good drainage is 
most important. 
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MULCH AND GROUNDCOVER: Lilies need a soil, rich in humus and 
balanced plant food. They are strong feeders and root deeply. Mulch 
with rich compost or decaying leafmold. Do not expect lilies to com- 
pete with strong-growing perennials or shrubs. 
FERTILIZERS: Natural fertilizers are best. Scatter a handful of balanced 
fertilizer every few feet. For alkaline soil, use some agricultural sul- 
phur. Peat moss, being acid, is good for lilies. 
CUTTING FLOWERS: Cutting flowers only, preventing them from set- 
ting seed, is beneficial. Cutting foliage is harmful in direct proportion 
to amount cut. 
ON ARRIVAL: Bulbs must be received as soon as possible after digging. 
If slightly limp after long trip, place in wet peat moss for a few days 
and they will soon freshen up for immediate planting. Never plant 
new bulbs where others have failed. Lily bulbs are never completely 
dormant and cannot be dried out like tulip or daffodil bulb 
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