Lily plant: Lilium Juliana

Abstract

A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant, bearing large clusters of medium-sized flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. Buds of the new plant show a soft buff color when the tepals divide and unfurl, and the upright flowers are particularly characterized by their creamy-white color, which is completely new in the upright and outfacing Asiatic divisions of lilies. Both plant and flower are characterized by high disease resistance and high tolerance of infection by virus. 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 compact inflorescence of flowers of excellent form, with exceptionally thick and broad tepals; by the exceptional longevity of its flowers, both on the plant and as cut flowers; by its strong stem and abundant, dark green foliage; by its rapid propagation characteristics; its superb disease resistance; its high tolerance to virus; and its suitability for use both as a garden flower and as a cut flower produced by forcing precooled bulbs; and in particular by its clear, creamy-white color, which is unique in the hybrid Asiatic division of upright lilies suited for forcing.