Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

A view of Windsor Nova Scotia from Falmouth CIRA 1950

Viewing Windsor, the Gateway to the Annapolis Valley from Falmouth, 1950

The Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

The Valley today, viewed from the Lookoff

Welcome to Lilies from the Valley

!!! Giving Lilies a chance to GROW again !!!
Oriental and Asiatic previously cut, commercially grown bulbs


 

Tracey, the "Lily Lady" invites you to enjoy these Lilies at a price that will enable
you to have a lily garden that will be the envy of gardeners everywhere

* Only for sale in Canada at this time, sorry *

Oriental and Asiatic previously cut commercially grown bulbs


Things you should know

Those wishing to pay by Cheque or MO please go to the payment page for details



 
Tracey wants to apologize to anyone who has asked a question via email
She has had computer problems but should be back on line soon.
You may wish to submit your question again

 

 !!!!  1 DOZEN LILY BULBS IS A STEAL !!!!

   *  Asiatic lilies command a price of at least $3.99 or more per bulb, a $47.88 value!
   *  Oriental lilies command a top price of at least $5.99  up to $15.99 or more per bulb in some stores! 

A $71.88 to $191.88 value!


How can the price be so low?

*Please Note*

The bulb stock is from previously harvested  and are commercially grown for the cut flower trade. Since the bulbs have been grown for one season and the flower including 2/3 rds of the stock harvested, these bulbs are NOT your first quality bulbs that you would receive from many catalogue companies.
  They may sleep for a couple of months but will flower the first year.  The flower, though  will not have as many blooms as prepared and vernalized bulbs. First year  planting may  make the bloom time  late depending on time of  initial planting. Size of bloom will be any where from 1-3 buds, subsequent years the bloom count will rise. If you have 'blind' shoots do not worry they are re charging for next year. If they do not come up the first year or are late please be patient. I have 4 year bulbs in the gardens that have 20-40 blooms.  You should see my 17 year old bulbs!

Hope to link to my photo page soon. 
I have won awards for my specimens and arrangements that include my lilies..In one or two growing 
seasons you may also have  the wonderful lilies I do.

What is Vernalization?
Vernalization is the cold preparation a bulb (and most temperate plants)  goes through to ensure a good  bud is 'set' within the bulb. To make sure it will flower after the right temperature , water and seasonal light requirements are met. Not all the bulb stock has been vernalized. Especially after April, at present the in house stock is given normal winter conditions for at least two months  at 40-50 F  or lower.
 After April, fridge requirements at the greenhouse are not always available to me. Even though a bulb is not vernalized, it will still bloom. Albeit later in the season and have anywhere from 1-3 blooms. In following years after normal and natural cold spells your lilies will be spectacular!
These lilies will provide exciting colour and offer fragrance to any

Grows in zones 3-9  Full sun to partial shade.
Normal bloom time :

Asiatic's are June through July ~ Orientals are from July to August and sometimes into Sept. Depending on the  month you first plant the bulbs your  first year planting bloom time may be later then stated. Asiatics take 2.5 months from planting to bloom time and Orientals take 3 months from planting to bloom.


 
FROM JANUARY 15TH UNTIL FEB 13TH

 BRINDISI, CILESTRA  & NOVA SCOTIA  
Asiatic Special in quantities of 
36 (3 Dozen) for $20

GLUHWEIN , RIALTO & SORBONNE  
Oriental Special quantities of 
36 (3 Dozen) for $20
Don't forget your Gift Certificates for Birthdays & Holiday gift giving for those hard to purchase friends and family! 
Gift certificate is valid for one year from the date of purchase. 
An  Electronic gift certificate code will be emailed to the 
as proof of sale . The giftee will have a certificate sent in a 'money' type card and instructions for redemption. 
When purchasing a gift certificate is is a good idea to email the giftee's full mailing address. 

I have Gift Certificates  in any amount you would wish to give in multiples  $10 dollars.
Gift certificates button is at the end of the lily list. 
No Tax!! 


 
!!!! Bonus !!!!
With a total purchase over $50 you will get an extra dozen lilies sellers choice
 With a total purchase over $100 
you will get 3 dozen 
!!!! Free !!!!

 You may also use the view cart button at any time at the end of the on line catalogue.









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Please read before ordering

Please email me with your wish list or requests.  Do not use the shopping cart as it will place and charge for stock that is not in inventory at certain time.  Please notice that next to the photo of the lily will be an IN STOCK or OUT OF STOCK notice. When you see those it means exactly that.  If you wonder why we do not turn the OUT of STOCK bulb's "BUY NOW" buttons off ,it is easier to keep the shopping cart buttons open rather then to keep switching them to the off position. When within a week they could be back in stock.
 


 
Oct / Nov Tips and News
If you would like to view any of the earlier tip go to 
 Well ,November most of December and the beginning of January has been relatively quiet weather wise. Quite mild, with only a few storms... Ok did a little damage but we've seen worse in Nova Scotia. 

    After all these years, I am finally going to be able to finish my 'shop'. I have found a carpenter and will be getting together soon to see the plans I have drawn up-

Good thing I took drafting at school. Nothing fancy, just a little shop. 

Think I will get some more commercial shelving as it should all match. 

Have the paint , curtains and all the rest should come together nicely.

When done will post photos on here and facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lilies-From-The-Valley/148370488565496

While the winter winds blow and the temps are a little chilly, my bulbs are sleeping. I will start shipping to certain parts of Canada late February and the rest will be March as per usual. I am hopeful that on the 2nd of February those little furry critters will call for an early spring.

I will be working on getting some of the old favourites back if possible and some new tantalizing shades and colours as well as different bulbs and varieties.

Meanwhile, I have also been busy with the other part of my business. Floral tributes ,proms, floral bouquets and arrangements ,I also have bouquets every Friday that are available to the local customers. 

I have already booked 5 weddings for 2012 .

With careful planning I should be doing some floral judging as well. Have to ask in advance with work so I can do those wonderful shows around Nova Scotia.

I should have an on-line calendar so others can see what I am doing

( other then working a full time job) Already booked for June 8th -9th for NSAGC convention at the Old Orchard in New Minas.

Now that the Windsor Farmers Market is back to Saturdays(starting in June- until October 27th) , 9 am until 1 pm . I can not be there with my bulbs and I guess I am a big draw because I have people asking for me by name or if they cant remember

the Lily Lady. 

I have to work from 7 am until 3 30pm on Saturdays , so I have a great lady looking after my floral bouquets as the lily bulbs could be un manageable especially when people ask questions. When the time comes for the farmers market this year I will see how she feels about selling the bulbs for me as well.

If not at the market with the bulbs , well the shop will be open when I am home.

Dont forget to start making plans for your gardens now. It is only a few months till you can get out and dig in the garden. Time will go by quickly!

Send me photos of your gardens I would love to see them. 
 


 
Lily Bulbs come in two types, scented and unsented. 
Asiatics -LA Hybrids do not have a fragrance and 
Orientals and Oriepets do have a fragrance 
If you are scent sensitive the please aware of this

 
Times of operation 
During most weekdays I can be found at home after 5 pm if I am not at a meeting ,  If you are in the province of Nova Scotia and have a garden related event you would like me to attend  for the 2012 year I am booking now as my calendar will become full. I will need to book time off of work  so I may attend as many events as I may book.

Garden conventions, expos and  community events as well as flower shows and exhibitions

Be different and have a lily show and bulb sale for the spring . 

Have some fund -raising to do ??? 

School fundraisers??? 
Now is the time to book in bulk. 

As always if coming to my home please phone to make sure I am home.


 
Up coming events:
I will be at the Hants County Exhibition in Windsor on Friday , Saturday and Sunday.  
Half dozen bags will be $5 each  buy 3 get one free. 
I will also have $5 flower bouquets as well.

 
 
   
 
 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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 Name & description of the lilies
as in Nova Scotia zone 5b/6
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Sizes, bloom time & special notices
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
 
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In Stock
Limited Quanties
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
 
 
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In Stock Arabian Red ORIENTAL
Extreme dark pink to red lily depends on the soil ph. 
Deep cup with features of a Rialto lily but not white.
$10.00/Dozen
 
 
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In Stock Baitestero LA Hybrid
Deep Hot pink - large blooms when old enough 
but bulbs are very small right now may take two
seasons to flower
Cost will be $6.00 a dozen until size is up'd
$8.00/Dozen
Grows to 4 - 4.5 feet tall
June - July 
 
 
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In Stock Belladona ORIENTAL
Related to Rialto! Looks like Rialto too
deep cut petals and a wonderful scent.
Huge slightly recurving butter to canary yellow blooms.
$10.00/Dozen
             
             
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Not In Stock   Black Out ASIATIC
A deep red that sometimes has a deep orange hue depending on soil conditions, and a deep red that 
is almost black in the center of each petal.
  $8.00/Dozen
   
             
             
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Not In Stock   Black Spider ASIATIC
An asiatic lily that reminds me of a dot com. 
Pale creamy yellow  that has a burst of speckles radiating out of the center. The speckles can be 
a chocolate brown 
 $8.00/Dozen
  Grows approx. 1-4 feet at maximum Rich green foliage as well
             
             
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In Stock   Brindisi  La Hybrid 
An Asiatc with medium pink centers fading to the tips a soft pink.  Large textured blooms.
 $8.00/Dozen
  Stands 3 .5 feet tall   Nice for wedding bouquets
 
   
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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
             
             
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In Stock
Limited quantities
  Cherbourg ORIENTAL 
A relation to Rialto  a creamy white base with a primrose yellow stripe  that gets stronger near the
eye of the petal. Large blooms that are deep set. Highly scented yet a pleasant aroma. 
 $10.00/Dozen
   
             
             
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In Stock   Cilestra LA hybrid 
A pale muted orange, like the inside of a Cantaloupe
Perfect in a cutting garden not your typical orange that shouts from a garden
$8.00/Dozen
  Blooms in June - July 
1-4 feet
   
 
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In Stock
Limited quantities
Conca d'or  OT ORIENTAL 
Large rounded petals and shallow cup  with two 
tones of yellow... nice aroma and since an OT can with age grow to grand scale..
$10.00/Dozen
 
 
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Not In Stock Dimension ASIATIC
but bulbs are very small may take two 
seassons to flower.
$8.00/Dozen
Grows to 4- 4.5 feet tall
June- July 
             
             
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In Stock
Limited quanties
  Elodie ASIATI
For a limited time I will have Elodie a double pink asiatic. Very dainty pink with two or three sets of fancy double type petals
 $8.00/Dozen
   
             
             
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In Stock
  Fabiola Double oriental 
What a stunner! A double oriental ...reminds me of a Sorbonne with three layers of petals. But has the dark spots of a Medusa and an interesting white & green center cone of petals.  Makes a great converstation peice in an arrangement or bouquet.
$10.00/Dozen
 
Blooms July -August sometimes first week
of Sept.
1-3.5 feet tall May be top heavy 
 
             
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In Stock   Gluhwein  OT ORIENTAL
Yellow based red oriental lily very large bloom 
 $10.00/Dozen
   
             
 
 
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Not In Stock Manissa  OT ORIENTAL 
Large yellow with cream to peach edges  Shallow 
cup and can grow to grand scale.
$10.00/Dozen
             
             
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Not In Stock   Marlon Oriental
Oriental lily similar to Sorbonne but is a slight bit darker in the folds of the petals. more stippling of dark fleshy spots  are present as well near the center of the bloom. The white edge is thinner but still pronounced. 
$10.00/Dozen
 
 
 
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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
             
             
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 In Stock
Limited quanties
  MontezumaORIENTAL Photos are deceiving , this is a dark velvety yet textured lily. It  may appear a dark red or edging on a burgundy or purple lily. All depends on the soil.  For the most part we will say it is dark red. Has large blooms a very striking plant. Would make a wonderful foil to a bed of Rialto (white) lilies.
$10.00/Dozen
  Blooms  July- August sometimes first week
of Sept.
Grows 1-4 feet
 
     
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In Stock Muscadet ORIENTAL
Muscadet does not have as large a petal as Rialto it is more pointed in the edges and the cup is deeper. It also has many little red 'spots'  in the cheek of each petal...
 $10.00/Dozen
 
     
   
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In Stock Nova Scotia  LA Hybrid
A crisp white that after two days turns a little cream coloured.  Dark freckles are seen in the throats of this bloom
$8.00/Dozen
             
             
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In Stock   Paradero Oriental
Dark red  fading to dark pink then with white edge 
$10.00/Dozen
   
   
   
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Not In Stock  Penthouse Oriental
A paler version of the old favourite Wilkie Alberti
 light pink edges that changes to white nearer the center
$10.00/Dozen
   
             
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 Not In Stock   Prato Orange ASIATIC
Bright yet dark large podded buds are not your
usual orange lily.
 $8.00/Dozen
   
             
   
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Not In Stock Red Reflex ORIENTAL
Deep satiny alternating narrow and large recurving petals. Bright yellow eye  sometimes due to the soil conditions  the outside of the petals are red deep deep red...and on the inside it is a deep pink with the same deep red running rays down the center of the petal!
$10.00/Dozen
   
 
   
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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
   
 
 
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Not 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
   
   
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Not In Stock Ronaldo ORIENTAL 
Can be white or very light pink 
$10.00/Dozen
   
   
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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
   
 
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Not In Stock Royal Sunset La Hybrid 
It has pink tips and tangerine center , tips darken
to a rich deep pink.
$10.00/Dozen
             
             
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Not In Stock   Shocking Oriepet
Bright canary yellow with a 'Shocking' red stripe down the center of the petal. Shocking is an oriepet a short lily for a couple of years until settled. May need some staking in windy areas as the blooms are very large and heavy.
 $10.00/Dozen
   
             
             
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 In Stock   Sorbonne ORIENTAL
Soft medium pink  with raised fleshy dots at 
the throat and soft white edge around petals
$10.00/Dozen
   
 
   
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Not In Stock Tango.com ASIATIC
Blush pink petals with maroon stippled eye
Quite striking!  Petals are narrow and are wonderful for a difference in the garden
 $8.00/Dozen
             
             
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 In Stock   Tango Cappachino ASIATIC
Similar to Black Spider  cream asiatic with a burgundy rust splash in the center eye
$8.00/Dozen
   
             
             
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Not In Stock   Tango Tiger Play ASIATIC
A bright canary yellow with burgundy brush marks and speckles radiating from the center of the lily. 
 $8.00/Dozen
   Grows 1-3.5 feet max that I know of.
A conversation piece.
             
             
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Not In Stock   Termoli LA Hybri
Medium pink LA Hybrid lily
Bloom is equal to a Brindisi but a lighter shade of pink. Petals are very fleshy and  does well in heat. 
May grow slightly larger then Brindisi
as well.
 $8.00/Dozen
 
   
 
 
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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
   
 
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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
 
   
 
  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
   















































Please note:
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..
 
 

What others have to say about the Lily Lady

The Lily Lady goes online


Article online since March 6th 2007, 10:00
Comment this article

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 â€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. Sheâ€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. Sheâ€s also got a home crammed full of houseplants. At one time she counted 500 amongst her collection.

Martin says sheâ€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.

â€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 doesnâ€t even bother to amend her soil.

â€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 havenâ€t bothered her yet.

â€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
Many thanks to Carla
 
 
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