. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 16 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. LILIES—Continued. Lilium Harrisii The True Bermuda Easter Lily (Bulbs ready in August.) The flower so commonly forced for Easter, and known as Easter Lily. The long, white, trumpet-shaped flowers are of delicious fra- grance, and seem a fitting symbol for that day. If it is desired to have them in bloom by Christ- mas, the bulbs should be ordered as soon as you receive this catalogue and then planted as early as possible. Large Bulbs, measuring 7 to 9 in
. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 16 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. LILIES—Continued. Lilium Harrisii The True Bermuda Easter Lily (Bulbs ready in August.) The flower so commonly forced for Easter, and known as Easter Lily. The long, white, trumpet-shaped flowers are of delicious fra- grance, and seem a fitting symbol for that day. If it is desired to have them in bloom by Christ- mas, the bulbs should be ordered as soon as you receive this catalogue and then planted as early as possible. Large Bulbs, measuring 7 to 9 inches in circumference, and producing 3 to 5 flowers, 20 cents each; $ per dozen, postpaid. Mammoth Bulbs, measuring from 9 to 11 inches in circumference, bearing 4 to 7 flowers, and sometimes, under high cultivation, as many as 20 flowers. 30 cents each; per dozen, postpaid. Double Tiger Lily. Lilium Longiflorum i^l^% Very like Eilium Harrisii, and preferred by some to that variety. It does not come into bloom as early, but the flowers are of better substance and extensively used by florists for cut flowers. When grown in the open ground it blooms in June and July. Can be planted in spring if received too late in fall. Japan grown bulbs, 7 to 9 inches, 12 cents each; per dozen, postpaid. Lilium Speciosum The famous Japan I/ily. No words can overstate the brilliant beauty of this charming flower. Its six broad, white or pink petals are thickly dotted with rose or carmine spots, and the graceful form, brilliant color and exquisite fragrance make this one of the most effective and desirable of the lily family. Can be planted in spring if received too late in fall. Speciosum Album, pure white flowers with a greenish band through the center of each petal. They are of great sub- stance and very fragrant. 15 cents each; per dozen, postpaid. Speciosum Rubrum, white, shaded and spotted with rose or crimson, 15 cents each; $1,50 per dozen, postpaid. Lilium TIgrinu
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