. Ll.\TRlS All herbaceous borders should havi a few Lilies scattered through them. The sorts offered below can bi planted with excellent results durinr the early spring months. It is in tin hardy border that Lilies do best, a- they get the benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so Lilium Speciosum Album anu Kli,kl.\i necessary for their welfare; other varieties should be planted in the autumn, and are offered in our autumn catalogue. Auratum (Golden-banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicat
. Ll.\TRlS All herbaceous borders should havi a few Lilies scattered through them. The sorts offered below can bi planted with excellent results durinr the early spring months. It is in tin hardy border that Lilies do best, a- they get the benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so Lilium Speciosum Album anu Kli,kl.\i necessary for their welfare; other varieties should be planted in the autumn, and are offered in our autumn catalogue. Auratum (Golden-banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded with chocolate-crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet. July, September. Extra large-flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Regale (Myriophyllum). This new variety from Western China is admittedly one of the most beautiful Garden Lilies yet introduced. It grows 3 to 5 feet high, and blooms out of doors in July. It is perfectly hardy, and flourishes under very varied conditions, the large trumpet shaped, delicately scented flowers, which are produced freely are ivory white, shaded pink, tinged with canary yellow at the base of the petals. Strong flowering bulbs, $ each; $ per doz. Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the most important of all the Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. The variety here offered has large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band running through the centre of each petal. Extra large flowering bulbs, 50 cts., each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum. A very popular variety. Rosy-white, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. Extra large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers of rich deep red. Extra large flower- ing bulbs, 50 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Superbum (Swamp, or American Turk's-cap Lily). A beautiful
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