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Jul 20, 2014 10:42 AM CST
Name: Frank Richards
Clinton, Michigan (Zone 5b)

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Joebass said:Well Frank, tell us what you like in lilies. Do you like fragrance, or does it not matter? Do you like tall selections, or trumpet shaped flowers? Upfacing or downfacing? Or both? There are many different kinds and you could get many different answers but just expound more on what you like and I will gladly recommend a few for you.


I guess I have no special likes or dislikes at this time. I think the oriental lilies might be fragrant, while the asiatic is not. Not sure of other differences. Is one better than the other? Clearly "Oriental" lilies are not politically correct:)

I have several gardens, so I can use short or tall. But I think I prefer the taller selections. Color? Probably not solid yellow or white.

Should I be looking at the newer hybrids? Or are they more of a marketing ploy?

Are there "old standards" that are good for starting out? Or better yet, are there any that have stood the test of time and are still considered "hard to beat"?

I have some LA hybrids. Are they better than... They look like lilies to me.

Marquee, Royal Trinity & Bright Diamond:


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Thanks for your response.

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