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Vaughan's seed store . nd sand, adding to the compost a few pieces of that the pot is well drained The bulb should be set about half-way downin the pot and barely covered with soil, thus leaving room to top dress and fillthe pot with more soil when stem-roots appear above the bulb. Afterpotting, give a thorough watering and set outside in a cold frame or shadysituation, then cover with ashes or long straw. After they have stood from threeweeks to a month and thoroughly rooted, bring inside, in a temperature ofabout 66°; let the plants grow slowly under a bench or some other suitableplace until about 6 inches high; then place on top of the bench. An occasionalapplication of liquid cow manure, starting about six weeks before floweringtime will stimulate the plant wonderfully. Thorough rooting is essential. Lily Bulbs by Parcel Post.—Add postage at Zone rates on inside offront cover. Size 3 Bulbs Weigh Dozen Weigh 8- 9 in H lb. 4- 5 lbs. 9- 11 in 114-2 lbs. 6- 7 lbs. 11-13 in 2-3 lbs. 9-10 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Lilium Speciosum—Lance-leaved Lily Rubrum—White, spotted and rayed rosy red. We consider this themost saisfactory of the Speciosum class. Each Per Doz. Per 100First Size (8-9 in.) $ $ $ Melpomene— WhiteFirst Size (8-9 in.). .35 » crimson. .25 .35 These lilies are probably the most popular of all, succeedingequally well in open border or in pots. When fully open, the petalsrecurve gracefully on the flower stem, exposing the beautiful roseand crimson markings, which characterize the Rubrum andMelpomene types. Album—Pure white Each Per Doz. Per 100 First Size (8-9 in.) $ $ $ Mammoth (9-11 in.) 35 The above offered subject to arrival. Ask for prices on Cold Storage Stock by 100 or case lots. Lilium Myriophyllum (New) new and very rare lily from China. The flowers are white, shading to yellow in the center, withi pink tinge on the outer edges. A strong grower, some
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