Lily plant: Lilium Harvest

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. The plant is characterized by rapid natural propagation under field conditions and vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass. It is further characterized by uniform growth to maturity when forced into flower throughout the year. The buds are exceptionally large and bright colored. The flowers are broad and thick petaled and of an intense bright orange color.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinctive variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized by its rapid natural propagation under field conditions, vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass, and a uniform growth to maturity when forced to flower throughout the year; by its exceptionally large bud size and bright orange bud color; by its broad and thick petaled flowers; and by the intense bright orange color of its flowers.