MARHAN 
MARTAGON 
LONGIFLORUM, variety “Estate” 
Top size: Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 6.00 
Six to nine huge pure white trumpets on 
4 to 6 feet stalks that are very attractive in 
special settings. Provides early spring flow- 
ers when forced in the greenhouse. July 
flowering in the garden. 
Each 2.25 
A beautiful hybrid between L. Martagon 
Album and L. Hansoni. Buttercup yellow 
spotted oxblood red. Vigorous and a strik- 
ing garden subject. 
Each 1.50 
The purple Turk’s Cap and widely grown 
in England and Western Europe. Estab- 
lished plants attain 5 feet and bear many 
flowers in June or July. The color is some- 
what variable but is usually pinkish purple 
with darker spots. A very attractive lily. 
MARTAGON ALBUM 
Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50; 12 for 9.50 
Perhaps the most charming white lily in 
existence. The enchanting waxed flowers 
of elfin grace arranged on perfectly branched 
stems are irresistible. Delightful in floral 
work and winsome in the garden the white 
Martagon lily will be cherished forever. 
Blooms in June on 4 foot stems. Easily 
grown in well drained sunny locations and 
increases rapidly when established. See color 
illustration on page 12. 
MAXIMOWICZII 
Each .60; 3 for 1.50; 12 for 5.00 
In this creation we have one of the most 
brilliant of the autumn lilies with fiery 
orange-red spikes. When treated well it 
grows taller, blooms later and more striking 
than the popular L. tigrinum to which it 
bears some resemblance. 
ENCHANTMENT 
EVENES 
growing in a box... 
an interesting 
example of what can 
be done with Lilies 
VALENCIA 
DESTINY 
HARMONY 
PROSPERITY 
TANGELO 
MID-CENTURY HYBRIDS 
These are the interesting TIGRINUM x 
UMBELLATUM hybrids and perhaps Mr. 
de Graaff’s outstanding achievement to date. 
Variation of plants, flowers and colors in 
this group-is quite amazing. All are abso- 
lutely hardy anywhere and will thrive 
wherever the common Tiger Lily is grown. 
Stocks of all the named varieties listed below 
are very small so order early to avoid dis- 
appointment. 
Each 2.50 
An open chalice-shaped lily of brilliant ca- 
nary yellow with just enough large brown 
spots in the center to afford welcome con- 
trast. As many as ten superb upright flow- 
ers are carried above lustrous dark green 
foliage on stems three to four feet tall. 
ENCHANTMENT (Plant Patent 862) 
Each .50; 3 for 1.40; 12 for 5.00 
Patented because Mr. de Graaff considered 
this his most outstanding 1949 introduction. 
Upright nasturtium red flowers in big heads 
atop tall strong stems. A lily of tremendous 
vigor, blazing color and phenomenal pro- 
pensity for increase. Like the Tiger Lily this 
hybrid also bears bulbils in.the axils of the 
leaves. Early July. 31% feet. Color picture 
on page 8. 
FIREFLAME Each 1.00; 3 for 2.75; 12 for 10.00 
One of the truly intermediate hybrids. Out- 
ward facing flowers of solid mahogany red 
with black spots. A wonderful red lily that 
produces 6 to 8 wide petaled flowers on 21% 
foot stems. July. 
Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 7.50 
Tall early upright type with large wide 
petaled flowers of clear orange. Speckling 
is inconspicuous, Brilliant and a splendid 
garden lily. 31% feet. Late June. 
JOAN EVANS Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 7.50 
Named after the popular young Hollywood 
star. Large chalice shaped flowers of bright- 
est chrome yellow. Wide overlapping petals 
combine to form most handsome flowers in 
large heads that top 4 to 5 foot stems. Most 
striking of all the yellow uprights. July. 
Each 2.50 
A cool lemon-yellow outward-facing flower 
on stems four feet tall, this beautiful lily is 
rapidly becoming a garden favorite. The 
plants make large clumps through natural 
division and are extremely vigorous and 
hardy. Color illustration on page 4. . 
Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 7.50 
Luminous orange flowers that simply blaze 
in the garden. Most brilliant of all the Mid- 
Century Hybrids as their glowing flower 
heads appear to enclose lighted torches. 
Large side facing flowers on 21% foot stems. 
Very early. 
Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 7.50 
Lovely orange yellow of clear color. The 
horizontal large flowers have light midribs 
of coppery gold and are speckled maroon. 
3 feet. July. 
MID-CENTURY HYBRIDS MIXTURE 
Each. 60; 3 for 1.50; 12 for 5.00 
A delightful mixture of these hybrids all 
of which obviously could not be named no 
matter how worthwhile they might be. All 
are attractive and include some unusual " 
types that should prove valuable to the lily 
breeder. 
10 
MEDELOIDES 
Each 1.50; 3 for 4.00; 12 for 12.50 
This newcomer is a native of Japan where 
it is a popular favorite. The exotic blooms 
are colored apricot to scarlet and spotted 
black for intriguing effect. Its normal height 
is under two feet, making it a natural for 
your rock garden. Grows best in equal parts 
of leaf mold and sand, and in partial shade. 
NEPALENSE Each 3.75 
One of the rarest and most exotic lilies in 
our entire list. There is nothing else like it. 
The large green white tinted flower is fun- 
nel shaped with a wide flaring mouth and 
reflexed petal tips. The throat is vivid red 
purple. The plant grows about 21% feet 
high and blooms in late June. Contrary to 
former belief this lily is hardy as it endures 
zero temperatures without protection. A 
gorgeous novelty for those who want a lily 
that is strikingly beautiful and different. 
PALMER HYBRIDS 
A new hybrid strain of handsome lilies that 
are easily grown and sure to become most 
popular as stocks become more plentiful. 
CHEROKEE Each 2.00 
Large brick red speckled maroon. Outward 
facing flowers on 4-5 foot stems. Late July. 
GALAHAD Each 2.50 
_ New trumpet type of light sulphur yellow. 
Large flowers of great beauty. 5 feet. July. 
VALIANT Each 2.00 
Big cardinal red spotted black. Very showy. 
PALMER HYBRID SEEDLINGS Each 1.00 
A remarkable group of colorful hybrid lilies 
in many shades of yellow, orange, and red. 
Mostly outward facing recurved flowers of 
large size. Height averages 3 to 5 feet. July 
flowering. 
PARDALINUM GIGANTEUM, Sunset 
Each .60; 3 for 1.75; 12 for 6.00 
This lovely and colorful lily is practically 
fool proof. A strong vigorous plant growing 
up to 8 feet, bearing as many as 15 to 20 
recurving flowers of glowing sunset red with 
a yellow base and speckled amber brown. 
July. Color picture on page 9. 
PAPILLIFERUM Each 3.00 
Here is something for the curio collector. 
This attractive little eggplant-colored lily 
has very small bulbs and stems no taller 
than from 10 to 12 inches with usually 3 
blooms per stem. The reflexed flowers are 
of a deep purplish-maroon hue with curi- 
ously snuff-colored anthers. 
PARRYI Each 2.00 
One of our loveliest native lilies. The de- 
lightfully scented flowers are clear canary 
yellow with small brown dots. Plants grow 
4 to 6 feet and bloom in July. Ideal for the 
woodland garden in moist soil rich in humus 
and decidedly acid. 
PRINCEPS, G. C. CREELMAN SEEDLINGS 
Each .75; 3 for 2.00; 12 for 7.50 
These are direct descendants of Princeps 
G. C. Creelman: The same huge flowered 
white trumpets, yellow throats and brown- 
ish-lavender exterior of the original Prin- 
ceps but with some variation in heights. 
And with their flowering season extended 
from mid-July to mid-August, they are sim- 
ply perfect for mass mid-summer bloom. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
