SPECIOSUM LILIES 
Fragrant — Dependable — Beautiful 
Permanent in your garden 
Lilium Speciosum both pure white and pink is deservedly one of the greatest favorites as a border plant, 
of daring as well as beautiful form. The petals are well rolled back and are handsomely spotted, often 
branded with distinct color. The style is thrown out in a curved line of much grace and strength. The 
stamens boldly diverge from it. The anthers are conspicuous for their size, color and extremely delicate 
poise. In addition to all these attractive qualities it has a strongly waved outline to the petals, which 
adds much to its beauty. 
To see the plant growing impresses one with a feeling of vigor and well being. Must be planted 
deeply as it produces an unusually strong mass of stem-roots. 
See color illustration, page 29. 
It may be grown to perfection in a rich, open, woodland soil overlying a stiff, sandy loom, into which 
its long roots can wander as they please. On the richness of the top-soil depends the growth of the 
stem and flowers, and it is no exaggeration to say that one cannot mulch this lily too much. As it opens 
its flowers late in the season, August and September, it is probably best to plant Lilium Speciosum in 
full sunshine. Plant 10 to 12 inches deep, of course among ground shading shrubs, making sure as to 
the drainage. 
“When my garden smiles and smells.” 
THE PURE WHITE STRAIN 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM NOVUM. Flowers are large, of the 
purest white, with beautiful golden yellow anthers. Stem- 
roots, August-September flowering. Grows 21% to 4 feet 
high. 
Extra Heavy Selected Bulbs: $1.35 each; $3.90 for 3; 
$12.50 for 10; $30.00 for 25. 
Extra Selected Bulbs: $1.10 each; $3.15 for 3; $9.50 
for 10; $22.50 for 25. 
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THE PINK STRAINS 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. (Improved Rubrum) Rich 
ruby-carmine, margined white; stout of substance and 
broad of petal. Improved “Rubrum.” This variety stands 
out prominently on account of its vigorous growth, 314 to 
5 feet high, as well as the size and depth of coloring of 
the blooms. Stem-roots, August-September flowering. See 
color illustration, page 29. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. The 
lighter colored flowers makes this variety most desirable. 
Deep carmine-crimson, intensified by a narrow margin 
of white. Stem-roots, August-September flowering. 
delicate beauty of the 
Prices 
Extra Heavy Specimen Bulbs: 13 to 14 inches in circum- 
ference $1.75 each; $5.25 for 3; $16.50 for 10; $35.00 
for25. 
Extra Selected Bulbs: 11 to 13 inches in circumference 
$1.25 each; $3.50 for 3: $11.50 for 10; $25.00 for 25. 
Selected Bulbs: 10 to 11 inches in circumference $1.00 
each; $2.85 for 3; $9.00 for 10; $19.00 for 25. 
esses 
June through September 
LILY GARDEN COLLECTIONS 
See page 33 
