Martagon Lilies Available Now!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Prices: Mrs. Backhouse ($15 per bulb), Sweet Betsy ($35), Attiwaw ($35), Port Wine ($25), Mahongany Bells ($25), Brunswick ($20), and DocE Pink ($15).
Attiwaw
This has been bred by an Alberta lily breeder - Fred Tarlton. Excellent grower . Light yellow blooms with strong stems.
Brunswiek
Perky, bright orange blooms.
Mrs. Backhouse
Classic huge yellowy pink. This is one of the oldest registered varieties.
These are seedlings so they are all shades of pink. They are not necessarily the shade shown in the photo.
Vibrant mahogany red.
Vigorous pink and yellow.
Portwine: reddish-purple with shiny dark stems. (sorry no picture)
Asiatic Lilies For Sale!
University of Saskatchewan’s 100th Anniversary Lily: In 2002, the University of Saskatchewan received a very special centenary gift — a lily that bears both its name and colours. Donna Hay, Plant Sciences research technician and part-time lily breeder, presented the institution with Lilium 'University of Saskatchewan'. This Asiatic lily, bred for its white, gold and green colours, is registered with The Royal Horticultural Society in London, England. The U of S lily is a hardy plant with up-facing flowers, and grows about two-and-a-half feet tall. It blooms in July and is white with a deep blush of gold at the mid-petal. The nectary at the base of the petals is green. ($10 per bulb)Gwyneth Evans: A brand new Alberta bred, speckled, outfacing, peach-coloured Asiatic lily. Gwyneth is a feathery foliaged, wind, rain and disease resistant lily that came first in its class at the 2006 North American Lily Show in Wisconsin. Gwyneth produces a profusion of long lasting blooms in mid to late July. Developed by Dr. Evans and named after his mother. ($6.00 per bulb
Helios: Golden yellow, a few red spots, with dark stems up mid 100 cm $4.50
Dreamcatcher (LA): Large upward facing pink flowers, 60-70 cm $6.00
Frequently Asked Questions About Ordering Lilies
BLOOM TIME: Early – up to July 10; Mid – July 11-20; Late – July 21 on. Weather can affect the
period.
ORDERING : Orders will be processed on a “first come first served” criteria. In event of a sold out
variety, a substitution will be made based on a variety that is similar in flower color
and plant height. Otherwise please indicate “no substitutions”. We will not accept
orders later than September 30.
PRICES: Canadian funds. Shipping and GST are extra. PAYMENT: Cheque with order or by
Mastercard or Visa. DISCOUNT: 10% reduction on the total price of three bulbs of
any one variety.
SHIPMENT: Will be made in late September/early October by prepaid mail.
SHIPPING FEE: $10.00 per order under $150.00 and $20.00 per order over $150.00.
GUARANTEE: All bulbs will arrive in good condition and will be true to variety. Should the bulbs
not arrive in good condition, we will gladly replace or refund. We can NOT be
responsible for planting conditions or cultural care.
PLANTING: Lily bulbs should be planted as soon as they are received in the fall. Set the bulbs
about 4 – 5 inches in lighter soils with a tablespoon of fertilizer 2 inches lower. For
detailed lily info go to the CPLS website: www.prairielily.ca/culture/cplsplanting.html
Greenhouses are Sold!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Spring Lily Sale! Order now for deliver in April!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Martagon Lilies: are 4 to 5 feet tall and covered with 20 or more blooms. Some stems are 6 feet tall.
This has been bred by an Alberta lily breeder - Fred Tarlton. Excellent grower . Light yellow blooms with strong stems. ($35 per bulb)
Perky, bright orange blooms. ($20 per bulb)
These are seedlings so they are all shades of pink. They are not necessarily the shade shown in the photo. ($15 per bulb)
University of Saskatchewan’s 100th Anniversary Lily: In 2002, the University of Saskatchewan received a very special centenary gift — a lily that bears both its name and colours. Donna Hay, Plant Sciences research technician and part-time lily breeder, presented the institution with Lilium 'University of Saskatchewan'. This Asiatic lily, bred for its white, gold and green colours, is registered with The Royal Horticultural Society in London, England. The U of S lily is a hardy plant with up-facing flowers, and grows about two-and-a-half feet tall. It blooms in July and is white with a deep blush of gold at the mid-petal. The nectary at the base of the petals is green. ($10 per bulb)Gwyneth Evans: A brand new Alberta bred, speckled, outfacing, peach-coloured Asiatic lily. Gwyneth is a feathery foliaged, wind, rain and disease resistant lily that came first in its class at the 2006 North American Lily Show in Wisconsin. Gwyneth produces a profusion of long lasting blooms in mid to late July. Developed by Dr. Evans and named after his mother. ($6.00 per bulb
Helios: Golden yellow, a few red spots, with dark stems up mid 100 cm $4.50
Dreamcatcher (LA): Large upward facing pink flowers, 60-70 cm $6.00
Oriental Lilies: Fragrant lilies. Not as hardy as the Asiatic Lilies. (Zone 4 or higher)
Tom Pounce: Soft purplish-pink with a glowing yellow band in the center Zone 4 80-90 cm $6.00
Starfighter: Upward facing, deep crimson-red flowers with a wide, white edge 80-90 cm $6.00
