Lilium Speciosum 
For all around satisfaction, these lilies would probably top any list. 
Not only exquisitely beautiful, they thrive in the average garden 
without special effort. In soil well prepared and containing ample 
humus, they are long lived, growing vigorously for many years. 
Speciosums do not like a hot dry soil. In a cool moist soil (per- 
fectly possible with good drainage, humus and a ground cover 
planting), they will reward you handsomely. Partial shade from hot 
sun prolongs their flowering period. Speciosums are easily the 
highlight of the late summer garden. PD 6 inches. 
SPECIOSUM Punciatum—778-This is an early flowering form of this 
species, blooming about two weeks ahead of the rest and most wel- 
come because it extends the season of these popular lilies just when 
we need them to round out the garden scene. Like the rest it is a 
vigorous lily with sturdy three to five foot stalks carrying, when 
established, up to 20 frilly, recurved, pendant blooms. Partial shade 
is to its liking as the color is a delicate carmine, lovely and very 
distinctive. Seldom do we have enough of this early variety so 
prompt ordering is suggested. 
5 fon pars OP each Sil-o>) Doza» 20295 
SPECIOSUM Oregon Giant—782-—Not available until 1956. 
SPECIOSUM Ruby-—777-This new variety is very similar to our 
famous ‘’Oregon Giant’’, just slightly darker in color but equally 
vigorous and free flowering. I’ve been watching this variety for 
several years and think you will find it much to your likes. All the 
speciosums are good but these Oregon grown strains are simply 
superb. They seem to have a strength and vitality far greater than 
the older imported bulbs. ‘Ruby’ is a specially grown Oregon strain 
and |’m sure you will like its dark carmine-pink brilliance. 
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SPECIOSUM FOR JULY-AUGUST COLOR 
SPECIOSUM 
SPECIOSUM “‘Little Star’’W-786—-Here’s a true gem, a new beauty. 
It’s a bit smaller flower than other speciosums, also not quite as tall. 
And the petals do not recurve as much, making it indeed a bzauti- 
ful star shaped flower, not only d2lightful in the garden but ex- 
cellent for corsages and flower arrangements. The bulbs propagate 
rapidly by division and also by stem bulblets. The color is quite sim- 
ilar to Magnificum, truly an exquisite flower which will be very 
popular as soon as known. BTiOnp Ow each p22 5 Doze 24.90 
SPECIOSUM Magnificum—779-This and Melpomene are the most 
brilliantly colored of the species. Magnificum is heavily toned with 
deep ruby-carmine and spotted crimson, the darkest colored of all. 
For border display, three or six of them make a truly spectacular 
show. This and the other Speciosums all show off better against a 
dark green background. August into September. 
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arGe petite mene he ene. pare 3 for $4.75, each $1.75, Doz. $18.85 
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SPECIOSUM Kratezeri-775-An extra choice variety, white with a 
pale green stripe in the center of each petal, brown anthers and the 
exterior tinged green. Truly it’s a delightful lily. The frilly, re- 
curved and pendant blooms are like sparkling crystal. Sturdy stems, 
3 to 4 feet, carry up to twenty blooms when well established. Give 
each bulb plenty of room when planting as they make large clumps, 
sometimes four feet in diameter. Fill in among them with companion 
plants until they begin to make large clumps. The white forms espe- 
cially, should have a green background to appear at their best. 
August-September flowering. 
ElowWeninggeeeren 1. ieee 3 for $4.45, each $1.65, Doz. $17.70 
Large tartan ee eee: 3 for $5.65, each $2.10, Doz. $22.45 
SPECIOSUM Album-Novum—/7/4-This scarce and very rare lily is 
an exceptionally beautiful form of this species, pure white with 
yellow anthers and broad massive petals of great substance not as 
recurved as most speciosums. Too, it is a week to two weeks later 
in flowering than the rest, making it especially welcome to extend 
the season of these choice lilies. Height, culture and planting depth 
are the same as the rest. Anyone who loves truly fine lilies will 
consider this a must. 3 for $9.75, each $3.50, Doz. $38.50 
SPECIOSUM Seedlings “’Select’’—780—Here’s a group of Kline’s seed- 
lings, the results of many years of crossing and re-crossing with 
various strains. In the fields they have proven very healthy and 
vigorous with clear vivid colors and strikingly large blooms. As we 
all know, seedling grown stock is usually superior and here is your 
opportunity to plant seedling speciosums at a reasonable price. Colors 
range from the carmine pink of Oregon Giant to shade that are 
both lighter and deeper. They are sold in mixture only and | know 
you will find them truly good. | recommend them very highly. Ht. 
3 © S it, PP) © fia: 3 for $3.50, each $1.35, Doz. $13.85 
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