. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 28 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, LILIES. Head of Lilium Auratum, To the Lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs; their beauty and fragrance are unequaled by any other class of plants. The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, however, confine our list to such as are of easy culture, and give the best results with the least care. They should be planted in any good gar- den soil, covering
. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 28 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, LILIES. Head of Lilium Auratum, To the Lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs; their beauty and fragrance are unequaled by any other class of plants. The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, however, confine our list to such as are of easy culture, and give the best results with the least care. They should be planted in any good gar- den soil, covering the bulb at least three times its own depth, and when hard frost sets in, 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed over them; this should be removed in spring, when danger from hard frost is past. They do grandly in a semi- shaded position, or planted among shrubbery, and in all cases it is well to mulch around the roots. When grown in pots it is advisable to begin with the smallest size pot in which the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into larger pots as the plant progresses. A codI temperature suits them best, and the plants should be liberally watered during the period of growth and flowering. Candidum and Harrisii are mature in August, and the others, with one or two exceptions, in October. Auratum (Golden Banded Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large and graceful flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly sludded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden yellow. 10, 15 and 25 cts. each; $, § and $ per doz. Batemannize. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 to 4 feet. 15 cts. ea ; $ doz. Brownii. Large, trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure white; externally pur- plish-brown. 40 cts. each; §4 00 per doz. Candidum (Annunciation Lily). This is one of the best known and most pop- ular of garden Lilies. The flowers are pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on long stems. It is
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