. Beckert's bulbs. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Garden tools Catalogs. Hardy Carden Lilies. ARDERS for these should be placed at as early a ^ date as possible, to be forwarded when ready. In October and November. Candidums are ready early in September. For elegance of form, and beauty and variety of color, the lily is matchless among hardy plants. The majority of them require little care beyond that of being left undisturbed after they are once well planted. An ordinary well drained soil suits them best. Plant them about six inches deep. Man
. Beckert's bulbs. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Garden tools Catalogs. Hardy Carden Lilies. ARDERS for these should be placed at as early a ^ date as possible, to be forwarded when ready. In October and November. Candidums are ready early in September. For elegance of form, and beauty and variety of color, the lily is matchless among hardy plants. The majority of them require little care beyond that of being left undisturbed after they are once well planted. An ordinary well drained soil suits them best. Plant them about six inches deep. Manure must not come in contact with the bulb. It is essential that they be well protected from frost in winter by a liberal mulching of course manure or leaves. Some covering in summer is likewise necessary to protect against the extreme heat of the sun. This applies especially to the Auratum type. A partially shaded situation is the most suitable. Caudidum, {Madonna) now ready. A favorite old garden lily, as sweet as any grown, with snowy white flowers borne in profusion. Ranks next to Harrisii for early forcing. Price, lo cts. each; per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $; per 100 by express, Long-ifloriim Exiiniiim. Beautiful snow white, fragrant, hardy garden lily. Flowers similar to Harrisii but of more substance; trumpet shaped flower 6 to 8 inches long. Also a splendid variety for forcing. But later than Harrisii; known also as St. Joseph's or Easter lily. Price, 5x7 inches circumference, 50 cts. per dozen; postpaid, 65 cts. per dozen; per 100 by express, $ 7x9 inches circumference, 10 cts. each; $ per dozen; post- paid, per dozen; per 100 by express, $ Auratum, (the queen of lilies). The golden- rayed lily of Japan is easily the most regal of all lilies. Its array of ivory and gold is familiar to most flower-loving people, who can quickly dis- tinguish it by the rays of yellow through its broad crimson-spotted petals, and the delightful odor
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