Lily plant: Lilium `Firecracker`

Abstract

A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of medium-sized flowers of excellent form, strong deep scarlet color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as a cut flower; the new plant particularly is characterized by its stately habit, relatively short foliage, its resistance to disease, tolerance of virus, and its vigor and multiplicative qualities. The plant has a very high bud count and superb bud color prior to the flowers opening. It is an excellent garden plant. The bulbs may be precooled and forced for cut flowers. The clone is very vigorous and is a good grower and propagator.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinctive variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its stately habit, relatively short foliage, high bud count, deep bud color, its great resistance to disease; its high tolerance of viral infection; the vigorous growth and propagative characteristics of its clone; its rapid growth and suitability for forcing; its excellent bud color prior to the flowers opening; and the deep scarlet color of its flowers.