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A Special Tip of the Week That was Requested On the Lily Beetle  In my area we are lucky there limited pockets of the beetle. I personally do not have any. I do have stock agricultural photos of the beetle please email me for them. Looks like a cross between an Asparagus beetle and potato beetle , bright scarlet red  with a tinge of orange and a fast mover. Devoted Lily Beetle squishers know that it is tough to catch adult beetles on mature lilies because, at the slightest plant jostle, the beetle falls to the ground. When approaching mature lilies, the first step to overcome this quick escape is to place under the plant a pail containing sudsy, detergent-charged water. You quickly lean the plant over the pail so that the escaping beetles fall into sudsy water. The escape-artists drown – the rest get squished. Any liquid dishwashing detergent (a teaspoon per 4 liters of water) can be used for this chore. The larvae is the one who does the damage. It carries is fecal material on its body to pretend to be  *poop* .As birds and animals do not ingest fecal matter usually. This way it eats unlimitedly on your lilies.Neem will help as will Diatomaceous earth or Rose dust. It will scratch their bodies and cause dehydration and death. A few people tell me that Neem oil is banned... No Neem oil is not banned It is still sold in stores under Neem and also Leaf Shine possibly other names. It is used in the natural foods and uses market. Also has 10 different names on agricultural market Is used in a variety of products for human and animal use. If you need a large quantity of Neem for Orchids (in the greenhouse) or other plants,store the Neem Oil in a cool spot, such as a refrigerator. Only use what you need. As the Neem Oil may solidify when kept cool, you will need to warm up the container of Neem Oil in a container of very warm water until the Neem Oil turns into a liquid state. If you have a large container of Neem Oil, you may wish to pour this oil into several smaller containers (and label as such) so that you have a handy amount to warm up when required that means less waste. When mixing up a solution of the Neem Oil with your water be sure to add some soap such as Sunlight Dish Soap, as this will break down the oil in the water. If you fail to include the soap, the oil will not mix with the water and your spray application will be of little value. A mixture of 1 oz. to 1 gallon of water should be used for spraying. I do not have lily beetles but when I use other sprays or a different container for foliage fertilizers ,I like a back pack sprayer not a trigger action spray bottle. Less wear on the old fingers LOL A weaker solution may be used as a maintenance spray. It is impossible to give a definite schedule for spraying, however a "close eye" will help each person to adjust a timetable to maintain clean plants. You will probably not have to spray as often with Neem as with toxic insecticides. **Always read the instruction on use of any natural or chemical 'spray' or dust.**

			SPRING BULBS
			Recycled spring bulbs just like our lily  bulbs, only the volume is different. Since there is large quantities for lily bulbs a great price was found.
			The Freesia are on the way There are Red (single) , a Purple Blue (single), a deep hot Pink (double)  then Yellow & White's (a single and double version of each) * Freesia will be ready to ship mid April * Freesia prices: Corms of 1 cm to 3 cm @ $4.00 doz.                         Corms of  4 cm to 5 cm@ $7.00doz.    If there are any special requests please contact me at	1 to 3 cm Corms 4  to 5 cm Corms
			These bulbs are recycled and the supplies are limited at this time. Will flower again  in the spring but may also surprise you and flower again in the fall the first year planted...plant them and forget them
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	Not In Stock		Tete a tete Daffodil Both varities may not be present in each set. Mounds multiply fast great for naturalizing.	$1.00/Each
	Not In Stock		King Alfred Daffodil If we deem them too small to charge you $1.00, you will receive 2-3 for $1.00	$1.00/Each
	Not In Stock		Crocus, Corms Corms include main and offset corms as 10, unless we deem too small to count.  towards the set of 10. Crocus may not be as seen in photo	$0.75 for 10		Mounds multiply fast this is the purple crocus
Click to Enlarge in a New Window			Name & description of the lilies as in Nova Scotia zone 5b/6	Shopping cart		Sizes, bloom time & special notices
	In Stock		Mixed Asiatic Lilies A balanced mix of richly coloured flowers carefully hand selected , gives you multiple long lasting blooms. Hardy and easy to grow. Full sun to part shade. Sellers choice on mixed lots	$8.00/Dozen		A balanced mix of richly coloured flowers carefully hand selected , gives you multiple long lasting blooms. May not  be same as photo.
	In Stock		Mixed Oriental Lilies An incredible display of the largest and most fragrant of all lilies! Glorious hybrids in white and shades of pink add colour to the summer garden when it is most needed. Plant in sun to part shade. Sellers choice on  mixed lots	$10.00/Dozen		A balanced mix of richly coloured & highly scented flowers carefully hand selected, gives you multiple long lasting blooms. Bulbs may not be the same as seen in the photo.
	In Stock		Acapulco  ORIENTAL  These lilies will provide exciting colour and offer fragrance to any garden. Salmon to bright mid- pink. Big blooms with long ruffled petals on tall stems	$10.00/Dozen		Grows  3-5 feet by June/July
	Not In Stock		Alcazar ORIENTAL A deep dark pink yet has a florescent hot pink quality. A novelty oreintal variety , limited supply.	$10.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Ballroom  LA HYBIRD Is a light orange LA Hybrid that has pale edges that get darker and more spotted as you get to the center. Large buds thick and fleshy. A limited supply lily, (Subbed)	$10.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Barbaresco ORIENTAL Yellow eye emphasizes brilliant petals large blooms. Radiates rich, haunting fragrance  Sensational and durable in big bouquets along with Sorbonne	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5.5 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock.		Bernini  ORIENTAL Strikes a perfect balance between colour and light. The luminous blooms are deep peony pink, and glow with vibrant colour in any weather. May take on a lighter cream to white edge as it ages	$10.00/Dozen		Has a sweet fragrance.  Grows 3-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Black Out ASIATIC A cool toned red with darker red rays. The rays look ‘black’, stamens and anther are also red. A very bold yet cool red would do well with cool crisp white lilies.	$8.00/Dozen
	In Stock.		Brindisi  LONGIFLORUM X ASIATIC A bright light pink smaller  blossom a delightful lily	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 1-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Brittiannia ORIENTAL A sharp edged pink oreintal with white edges. The edges themselves are very ruffled blossoms are 7-9 inchs wide. Starts out a deep pink in the ribs of the petals and fades to a lighter pink with age. White edge becomes more pronounced and ruffled with age . Dark pink fleshy spots are in  the throat area.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows between 2-4 feet tall and blooms in the months of July and August
	Not In Stock		Carolyn ORIENTAL It is similar to Rialto with deep ruffled edges, petals are deep cupped too. Blooms are not are as large as Rialto and are a soft white not a crisp bright white.	$10.00/Dozen
	In Stock		Ceb Dazzle LA HYBRID It is a brilliant bright yellow LA Hybrid with narrower petals then Ceb Dazzle. Blooms are not so large or top heavy either. Center is peppered with little black dots just like freckles.	$10.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Cobra ORIENTAL Its fragrant flowers are the richest magenta red, perfectly upright, and have just a hairline of white at the edge of each petal.  The buds are richly coloured for days before they bloom.  A perfect foil against white flowers	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet tall
	Not In Stock		Corrida ASIATIC It is a lovely asiatic. Depending on growing conditions blooms may appear more pink to hot pink on the tips of petals. A soft blend of pink, peach and yellow  sometimes centers will be cream.	$8.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Courier  LONGIFLORUM X ASIATIC It is a cream coloured lily with large blossoms the have a slight waxy feel	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet by June/July May be top heavy
	In Stock by June 14		Dizzy ORIENTAL Blazing red ray down the center of the crisp white ruffled petals,  also sprinkled with raised  fleshy dots of red .	$10.00/Dozen		Quite striking Blooms July to August  and grows 2-4 feet tall.
	In Stock		Dordogne  ORIENTAL A gorgeous new hot pink  sometimes with a purple hint oriental lily with white center. Is named after the French river famous for prehistoric cave paintings, historic castles and lush vineyards. The flowers are upward facing with slightly ruffled petal edges and just a smattering of speckles for accent.	$10.00/Dozen		Very fragrant and can  grow 3-5.5  feet tall
	Not In Stock		Dynamite ORIENTAL  A wonderful red / pink oriental . I find it quite viberant...will be a limited supply lily.( Subbed)	$10.00/Dozen
	In Stock		Ercolano  ASIATIC It is a strange one in colour .  Ercolano opens to a pale key lime green  or chartreuse. Fades to a pale creamy yellow then to a creamy white , here in the valley and from what I have seen... The colour should be bright white very large buds as in the photo. But a pleasant surprise.	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 2-3  feet by June/July
	Not In Stock		Fangio LA Hybrid A deep cool red to burgundy LA hybrid  lily	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet tall June-July
	Not In Stock		Gironde  ASIATIC It is like liquid gold, so bright you can't take your eyes off of the colour. Spires of perfectly arranged golden yellow buds open to reveal flower after flower	$8.00/Dozen		This lily lasts for weeks Grows 4-5 feet by June/July
	Not In Stock		Golden Tycoon LONGIFLORUM X ASIATIC Deep, golden yellow 5-6" blooms are upward facing, numerous and arranged in an attractive spire. The large fleshy petals  last longer then most weather in the garden or on the table	$8.00/Dozen		A strong grower and long lived blooms  Grows 3-5 feet  by June/ July
	In Stock		Heraklion ASIATIC A bright mid tone orange with fleshy petals not a harsh orange but a mellow soft one.	$8.00/Dozen		Depending on growing conditions may only grow from 1.5 feet to 3 feet tall. With very sturdy stems by June/July
	Not In Stock		Medusa  ORIENTAL  Mid candy floss pink petals , slightly ruffled with paler tips small speckles near  eye darker pink rays.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Menton  ASIATIC Peachy to buff apricot asiatic is born on slender stems a little top heavy	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet by June/July
	In Stock		Mero Star ORIENTAL Has a narrow petal with is faintly edged in white, turning pink then the ribs are a deep ruddy yet hot pink. Green eye and peppered with fleshy  deep pink speckles	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet tall  Blooms July/August
	Not In Stock		Nairobi  ORIENTAL Similar to White Lion , although edges are more ruffled and the tips of the petals are rounded.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet tall Blooms July/August
	In Stock		Navona  ASIATIC White asiatic, is our favorite pure white lily! You'll know why when you see its dark stems, lush leaves, and plethora of pure white, perfectly proportioned flowers with green centers	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 3-4 feet  by mid June
	In Stock		Nello  ASIATIC can be either a  bright scarlet that is very sharp as it blends into a warm mid orange near the eye. Or can  be a dark warm red that blends into a burnt warm orange . It all depends on soil and weather conditions. I have seen both sets of colour in the same area. The two colours work well together and do not clash.	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet tall.
	In Stock		Newton ORIENTAL Deep crisp full petals that are deep dark red amost black in rays. Ruffling on edges are slight. A novelty oriental variety in limited supply.	$10.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Red Alert ASIATIC On the colour scale it is a cool red may tend to clash with hot colours	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet by June/July
	Not In Stock		Renoir  ORIENTAL  Asiatic lilies produce an abundance of richly coloured mid tone pink flowers that will bloom in early summer, these bulbs will naturalize and multiply each season	$8.00/Dozen		Grows  3-5 feet by June/July
	In Stock		Rialto  ORIENTAL A pure white oriental with large ruffled  edged flowers A very striking white.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-4 feet by July/August
	In Stock		Robina  ORIENTAL A brilliant hot shade of watermelon pink and white eye plant with Nerone or Yelloween for that hot look	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Royal Present ASIATIC A bi -coloured lily the edges are a clean crisp deep pink that blends into either a mellow yellow or a deep peach. There are raised fleshy dots very close to the center.	$8.00/Dozen		Grows from 2 - 4 feet
	In Stock		Siberia  ORIENTAL Pure white oriental ruffled edges longer petals and not as thick as a Rialto Some of these are available  but are now  potted up  into 7 and 6 inch pots: 6-3 bulbs per pot. As they are sprouting	$10.00/Dozen		Stems can be a little weak Grows 3-5 feet by July/August
	In Stock		Sopressa ASIATIC Is a delicate cream to white asiatic, depending on growing conditions. Petals gently turn downward with compact umbels. Sopressa can also have a tinge of green depending on growing condtions	$8.00/Dozen
	In Stock		Sorbonne  ORIENTAL I a lavender pink Oriental! We love its superb, wide petals are fragrant flowers with pure rose pink colouring and crisp white margins	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet by July/August A favorite vase and show flower
	Not In Stock		Star Fighter ORIENTAL Almost like a candy cane, a thick white  edge with deep red centers to the  petals	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-5 feet by July/August
	Not In stock		Suncrest LA HYBIRD Classified as a yellow it has a mirad of dark orange to redish dapples or splashes of colour nearing the throat of the lily. A limited supply lily (Subbed)	$8.00/Dozen
	Not In Stock		Tesoro  ORIENTAL A velvety mid pink with yellow eye lily slightly ruffled petals.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Tiber  ORIENTAL A lovely tri colour pink Lilly, deep pink rays blending into a mid pink then blush pin and finally a creamy white edge Slightly speckled near eye.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-5 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Tom Pouce ORIENTAL Bi colour and sometimes tri- coloured oriental is large flowering Pale pink petals, white centers and yellow ribs are held on a sturdy stem.	$10.00/Dozen		Depending on soil conditions may only be 1-3 feet instead of 3-4 feet  by July/August
	Not In Stock		Toronto  ASIATIC Hot rose pink with creamy yellow center extending to tips of petals.	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5 feet by June/July
	Not In Stock		Trento  ORIENTAL A  true red oriental lily that has ridges running down the  petal length only  a slight wave to the edges and has a satiny finish.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-5 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Trumao  ORIENTAL A deep flamingo pink  darker cheeks with ruffled edges and a satin finish.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Val Di Sole ASIATIC A large petalled asiatic same size as Gironde. Clean clear and crisp yellow flat facing petals.	$8.00/Dozen
	In Stock		Vermeer  ASIATIC Asiatic with blushing cheeks. Pale pink with a ribbon of paler pink along the edge and a deeper pink giving the effect of a blushing cheek.	$8.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4 feet   Blooms June/ July
	In Stock		Vespucci ORIENTAL A mid sized white mildly ruffled oriental lily with green eyes. Flower buds are half the size of Siberia and not as deeply creased as Rialto.	$10.00/Dozen		Buds are a bit top heavy for the stem. May need staking if in a windy area and not planted with other sturdier plants for the first couple of years. Grows 1-3 feet tall . July -August
	Not In Stock		White Lion ORIENTAL Similar to Legend  in bloom size and colouring,  only the rays of yellow are not so pronounced and  are a lighter yellow.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 1.5-4 feet by July/August
	In Stock		Willeke Alberti ORIENTAL Is named for a famous Dutch singer, and combines cool, luminous  watermelon pink and icy white flowers with delicious fragrance!	$10.00/Dozen		Depending on growing conditions the pink can appear a very pale almost blush tinge to the white Grows 2-4 feet by July/August
	Not In Stock		Woodriff's Memory ORIENTAL Candy pink with lighter rays of blush pink a few  speckles at the eye and moderately ruffled on the petal	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 2-4  feet by July/August
	In Stock		Yelloween ORIENTAL TRUMPET One of my favorites in the garden as it has  butter yellow colour and depending on growing conditions can be a pale primrose colour Buds have red blotches on them when they are getting ready to bloom.	$10.00/Dozen		Grows 3-5.5 feet  Late June through August
	Not In Stock		Zagora  ORIENTAL TRUMPET This photo of Zagora does not do justice to the flower! The bloom is more magenta/bronze in the center blending into a golden cream on the edges. This is how soil conditions  may change the colour and texture of a bloom.	$10.00/Dozen		Beautiful big blooms Grows 3-5 feet by July/August one of the must have lilies may be top heavy
			Gift Certificates for those hard to buy for people in multiple denominations of  $10 dollars  Please remember to add the address and birthday of the person we are  to send gift certificate to.	$10.00/Dozen		Buy any number to increase the value

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Signs with Lilies From The Valley and hours open on my front driveway. When coming in person and coming off the 101 highway. Take exit 7 in Falmouth take a right at the bottom of the off ramp. Go as far as the Petro Canada Gas Station and turn right onto Town Road. There is a sign on the corner you can not miss. During non snow seasons there is also a sign at the bottom of the off
ramp that is quite visible. Take a 2 min drive down Town Rd  until you get to 212 Town Road , you found it.
When coming in person , please call 798-3245 for appointment first as shop hours are not in effect..
 
 

The Lily Lady goes online

Article online since March 6th 2007, 10:00
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Carla Allen, NovaNewsNOW.COM
Transcontinental Publishing

Tracey Martin of Mount Denson has started a new online business selling recycled Asiatic and Oriental flower bulbs.
The Lily Lady goes online
A Mount Denson gardener has come up with a unique idea for a business that recycles bulbs used for growing cut flowers.
Although these bulbs are perennial, florists cannot afford to wait the three to five months it takes for them to regenerate.

Tracey Martin gives the bulbs a chance to grow again by selling them through her business ‘Lilies from the Valley’ www.liliesfromthevalley.com", where customers can buy a dozen lily bulbs for $8 to $10.

Martin is the president of the Mount Denson Garden Club. She’s close to completing a one-year course as a flower and vegetable judge and also freelances as a flower arranger for weddings and other occasions. She’s also got a home crammed full of houseplants. At one time she counted 500 amongst her collection.

Martin says she’s always been drawn to lilies because of the fragrance of the orientals. In addition to these, she stocks Asiatics.

Visitors can place their name on a waiting list for varieties not yet in stock and a free lily bulb is provided for birthdays.

Lily bulbs are easy to grow says Martin but a few basics must be followed.

“They do not like wet feet, the bulb will rot,� she said.

The flowers grow in sun or shade but are taller in the latter as they stretch for light. They benefit from phosphate, gypsum, and grow well in humus-enriched soil. Heavy clay tends to stunt the plants.

Martin says she doesn’t even bother to amend her soil.

“I just pop them in and let nature take its course. I don't even water them most of the time. But they put on quite a show,� she said.

The lilies grow well on slopes and hills, but require support if the location is windy. The bulbs like to be shaded and Martin suggests planting vegetation around the bulbs that dies back by the time the lilies bloom in July.

Lily beetles are pests in some areas of the province but this grower says they haven’t bothered her yet.

“I have seen the damage caused by this pest. Not pretty. The larvae are red, kind of like a potato beetle. They can strip the leaves very fast. When you see clusters of 'poop,' the larvae is protecting its self and will pupate in the castings,� she said.

Normally Martin handpicks bugs but with these beetles, she uses a control like Sevin while carefully following the instructions.

Article by Carla Allen, Transcontinental Publishing
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