LILIUM 
Lilies 
These glorious new lilies were grown for you in 
Oregon, on the slopes of lovely Mount Hood. Or- 
der them now; select a spot for them in the gar- 
den—sunny, well-drained and if possible with a 
humus-rich, deep, porous soil. The bulbs will be 
shipped with their full root-system intact, as liv- 
ing plants, direct from our grower to you. 
Why buy lilies the mail-order way? Because 
they are living plants. Unlike the tulips and hya- 
cinths that are fully dormant for months, lilies 
never sleep. They should be planted back with 
the least possible delay. 
From our fertile mountain slopes in Oregon to 
your garden they come, packed in damp peat 
moss, just as fast as the mails will carry them. 
Usually harvested and packed the day they are 
shipped, they will be full of vigor, ready to 
grow in your garden. 
Soils and Location: Lilies must have perfect 
drainage such as a gentle slope can provide. Air 
drainage too is important, for a good breeze can 
keep many garden pests and disease away. If your 
site is level and the soil heavy, then prepare 
raised beds for the bulbs. Take care not to dam- 
age the roots in planting. 
Sun ot Shade: Lilies need sunlight, at least 
until 2 P.M. Filtered sunlight or semi-shade may 
bring out the more delicate colors, but they tend 
to make weak stems and soft flowers. Do not 
plant near house walls, walks or drives that re- 
flect sunlight or heat. 
Mulch and Ground Cover: Lilies are gross 
feeders and root deeply. They need a porous, 
well-aerated soil, rich in humus and_ well-bal- 
anced plant food. They like a good mulch of 
well-rotted cow manure, rich compost or decaying 
leafmold, and this can be applied several times 
during the growing season. The mulch keeps the 
soil cool, discourages weed growth and eliminates 
the need for surface cultivation which might hurt 
the stem roots. Shallow-rooted ground cover keeps 
the ground shaded and is beneficial. Do not ex- 
pect your lilies to compete with strong-growing 
perennials or shrubs. 
On Arrival: Lily bulbs are never completely 
dormant. They must be received as soon as pos- 
sible after digging, hence orders should be placed 
with your dealer as early as possible. If slightly 
limp after their long trip, place them in wet peat 
moss for a few days. They will soon freshen up 
and should then be planted immediately. Never 
plant new bulbs where other lilies have failed 
to grow and never plant in heavy, soggy soil. 
They cannot be treated like tulip or daffodil 
bulbs which can be dried out and go completely 
dormant. Drainage is paramount. 
Hees the bulbs to a depth of four inches of 
soil. $5 
FALL DELIVERY ONLY. 
Bellingham Hybrids 
Special Collection Offers 
Collection No. 1 
3 ENCHANTMENT 3 OLYMPIC HYBRIDS 
All six. bulbs... $3.25 
Collection No. 2 
Mid-Century Lilies 
Outward-facing 
FIREFLAME PARADE 
SERENADE TANGELLO 
VALENCIA 
Upright-flowering 
CAMPFIRE ENCHANTMENT 
HARMONY JOAN EVANS 
PAGODA 
Ten varieties all carefully labeled and packed; the 
complete range of colors and types. 
One of each variety, 10 bulbs for..........----- $10.00 
Three of each variety, 30 bulbs............-...-.:-$25.00 
Collection No. 3 
Pacific Coast Hybrids 
3 BELLINGHAM HYBRIDS 
3 SUNSET “ 
1 SHUKSAN 
All seven bulbs for $4.00 
Collection No. 4 
Olympic Collection 
OLYMPIC HYBRIDS 
OLYMPIC SELECT 
OLYMPIC PINK 
ayo as.) 
All five bulbs for $6.50 
Collection No. 5 
Wild Lily Collection 
1 AMABILE 
1 CONCOLOR 
1 PUMILUM 
Three of each species, 9 bulbs in all for........ $3.00 
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