. Dreer's midsummer list 1927 . The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade; ready in October. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 2\ to 3 feet. 35 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging;
. Dreer's midsummer list 1927 . The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade; ready in October. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 2\ to 3 feet. 35 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. LILIUMS (Lilies) The two varieties offered below are expected to be ready for deliv- ery late in August or early in September. Other sorts will be offered in our Autumn Catalogue. Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This is one of the most popu- lar of garden Lilies. The flowers pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should be planted early in the autumn; give the bulbs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover with more than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 feet; May and June. The bulbs we offer are heavy, solid stock grown for us in Northern France. Each Doz. 100 Large bulbs $0 40 $3 50 $25 00 Extra large bulbs : 60 5 00 35 00 Mammoth bulbs 80 6 00 45 00 Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and delightfully fragrant. The freedom with which the flowers are produced is truly remarkable, even the smallest bulbs blooming freely. Each Doz. Fine bulbs, 6 to 7 inches $0 25 $2 50 Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches 40 4 00 Mammoth bulbs, 9 to 11 inches 80 8 00 Madonna or Candidum Lilies
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