the loftiness of some of the species, is nevertheless graceful, 

 and in height of growth is more desirable as a companion for 

 the generality of herbaceous plants which decorate the flower- 

 bed. It rises to the height of about eighteen inches : the stem 

 from the ground upwards is decorated with closely set leaves 

 ranged with the nicest precision, and is terminated by a cluster 

 of gracefully pendent yellow flowers, in number from six to 

 ten, which are seen in perfection during May and June. There 

 are other species of Lilies which may well be grouped with 

 the present figure, from their being somewhat similar in height 

 of growth but different in colour : of these there are Lilium 

 martagon and Lilium chalcedonicum, with their varieties. The 

 root is bulbous, and is readily increased by offsets, which 

 may be planted where they are to remain, as they frequently 

 flower the first year after being taken offl The separating and 

 planting these bulbs should be performed about the middle of 

 March. They will be found to thrive in light garden mould 

 with a small portion of sand. 



This bulb is a native of the Pyrenees, and was introduced 

 in 1620. This figure was drawn from a specimen which 

 flowered at Messrs. Buckingham and Chandler's Nursery, 

 Vauxhall. 



