. Bulbs and seeds for fall 1937. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit. O NE OF the largest, most gorgeous, and hardiest of all garden lilies is Lilium regale. Tall stalks, three to six feet high, produce funnel-shaped blossoms, often measuring six inches from tip to tip of opposite petals. Each stalk carries several flowers. And such coloring! Petals streaked with rosy-purple on the outside are pure white within, . . the throat tinged with yellow-gold. In sunlight the rose of the petals becomes opalescent, a sight that is
. Bulbs and seeds for fall 1937. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit. O NE OF the largest, most gorgeous, and hardiest of all garden lilies is Lilium regale. Tall stalks, three to six feet high, produce funnel-shaped blossoms, often measuring six inches from tip to tip of opposite petals. Each stalk carries several flowers. And such coloring! Petals streaked with rosy-purple on the outside are pure white within, . . the throat tinged with yellow-gold. In sunlight the rose of the petals becomes opalescent, a sight that is almost indescribable. The fragrance is exquisite. Plant Regal Lilies at a depth of about three times the diameter of the bulb, in rich soil that is not too light in texture. Good drainage is very important. Select a spot that is sheltered from cold winds. A ground cover of perennials or annuals helps conserve moisture and adds to the attractiveness of the lilies when in bloom. Enrich your garden with some of these truly royal flowers. FERRY-MORSE is ofifering big bulbs, eight to nine inches in circumference at 35c each; $ per dozen, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ferry-Morse Seed Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Detroit, Mich. : Ferry-Morse Seed Company
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