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Title: Book for florists : spring 1940
Identifier: bookforfloristss1940vaug (find matches)
Year: 1940 (1940s)
Authors: Vaughan's Seed Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seedlings Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Trees Seeds Catalogs; Horticulture Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Chicago. Ill. : Vaughan's Seed Store
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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12 Fall Edition of Vaughan's Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York ^ho Hardy Lilies American Grown Lilies Surer to Succeed for you Hardier, More Vigorous, and Resistant to Disease WE are gratified this fall to be able to offer a complete list of lily bulbs grown in America, which experience has proved to possess so many advantages over imported bulbs. First, they can be planted much earlier, and come to you without the weakening effect of a long ocean voyage. They are naturally more vigorous, and are already adapted to American climate and soil con- ditions; and they have been proved to be more resistant to diseases. We especially recommend the new mosaic-free varieties, and the American grown Lilium Auratum. Because Japanese lily bulbs arrive in this country so late in the fall, and the special uncertainties prevailing about all imports at this time, we are omitting Japanese lilies from this list. Should you desire Japanese bulbs and be able to plant as late as December, write us about mid-November and we will quote on your needs, if possible. Soil for planting these bulbs late may be kept free of frost by mulching heavily. HOW TO GROW LILIES LILIES are so beautiful, so fragrant, we are likely to think them too fine for the amateur to grow. But many are hardy, thrifty flowers, capable of surviving conditions which would overcome flowers much less beautiful. Grow them in the border in small groups, with background, where their beauty has a suitable setting for its display. They blossom, as a rule, in midsummer, when fine flowers are at a premium. Outdoor Culture—When planting lilies out-of-doors, see that they have a well drained position, and where they will be shaded from very hot sun. Such places can usually be found around the shrub borders, and in the hardy plant border. Never mix manure in the soil around lilies, but enrich with a standard commercial plant food or with bone meal. Many varieties are termed "stemrooters," that is, they develop roots on the stem up to two or three inches from the ground. These roots are voracious feeders, and on them depend greatly the number and size of flowers. When they appear, the plant should receive a top- dressing of good rich soil on which they can feed freely. Spade over the ground thoroughly to a depth of 18 inches before planting lilies. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep, depending on their size and the soil, deeper in light soil. Put some sand under and around the bulbs, and after covering protect with six or eight inches of leaves or other litter, which must be removed in late spring. Indoor Culture—Lilies should be potted immediately upon re- ceipt, if intended for growing in pots or for forcing. In potting use a compost of fibrous loam and sweet decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse sand or a mixture of good peat, loam, and sand, adding to the compost a few pieces of charcoal. See that the pot is well drained. The bulb should be set about half-way down in the pot and barely covered with soil, thus leaving room to top-dress and fill the pot with more soil when stem-roots appear above the bulb. After potting, give a thorough watering and set outside in a cold frame or shady situation, then cover with ashes or long straw. After they have stood from three weeks to a month and thoroughly rooted, bring inside, in a temperature of about 66°; let the plants grow slowly under a bench or some other suitable place until about 6 inches high; then place on top of the bench in full light. An occasional application of liquid cow manure, starting about six weeks before flowering time, will stimulate the plant wonderfully. Thorough rooting is essential. Lilium Canadense (Meadow Lily)—Ready October The whole plant has a downward, graceful movement and looks like a slender, tiered green belfry ringing golden bells. The flowers are nodding, bell-shaped, with petals flaring out and turning back slightly. They are heavily dotted on the inside with purplish brown dots. Blooms the end of June to July. Should be planted five inches deep. It is an excellent lily for naturalizing. Height, 3 to 5 ft. Canadense Mixed—Each, 20c; dozen. $1.75; 100, $12.00.
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LILIUM AURATUM LILIUM AURATUM—GOLD BANDED LILY American Bulbs Grown from Seed-Now Ready This lily, largest and most beautiful of all possible to our gardens, is available for the first time grown from seed in this country. Bulbs will be ready to ship in September, and early planting is ad- visable. They are healthy, vigorous, and have roots intact, a most important point. Seed grown bulbs are more vigorous and there is less chance for disease. Flowers are enormous, dotted crimson, with a clear golden band running through the center of each petal; very fragrant. When grown in the open, prefers a position somewhat shaded for part of the day, well drained and prepared with loamy soil to a depth of 2 feet. Plant bulbs with their bases 7 inches from the surface. After flower- ing, but not until the leaves begin to yellow, the old flower-stems may be bent over at half their height. It is more satisfactory than cutting them off, as this treatment leaves a funnel-like stem to carry water into the heart of the plant and set up rotting. 5-6 inch—Each, 50c; doz , $5.00. 6-7 inch—Each, 60c; doz., $6.00. 7-8 inch— Each, 80c; doz., $8.00. 8-9 inch—Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. Lilium Candidum (The Madonna Lily) Now Ready Legend is rich in praises and reference to the Madonna Lily. It is one of the oldest, loveliest, and best known lilies. A favorite of our grandmothers' gardens, its beauty and fragrance bring back days long past. The flowers, of which there are three to twenty on each stem, depending upon the size of bulb planted, are snow-white, with heavy yellow stamens, and of the most delightful fragrance. It is hardy and will thrive in any ordinary soil, preferring plenty of light and air. Blooms in the open ground about June 20th. Orders should, therefore, be mailed on receipt of this Catalogue. 18-20 CENTIMETERS (7-8 inch circumference). Each, 25c; dozen, $2.50; 100, $18.00. 20-22 CENTIMETERS (8-9 inch circumference). Each, 30c; dozen, $3.00; 100. $20.00. 22-24 CENTIMETERS (9-9^ inch circumference). Each. 35c; dozen, $3.50; 100. $25.00. 24-26 CENTIMETERS (9J^-10J4 inch circumference). Each, 40c; dozen $4.00; 100, $28.00. 26 CENTIMETERS and over (10J^-12 inch circumference). Each, 55c; dozen, $5.50; 100, $40.00. 28 CENTIMETERS and up (12-inch circumference and up). Each. 70c; dozen, $7.00; 100. $50.00.

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