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greenhouse decoration, and is always a favorite wherever 
seen. It isa plant that every person, rich or poor, should 
have in their garden. 
LILIUM LONCIFLORUM. 
This species is entirely hardy all through the South 
and very much admired, and is frequently cultivated in 
pots for greenhouse decoration. The flowers are trumpet 
shaped, pure white and deliciously sweet. It is a native 
of Nepal. There are several varieties of Longiflorum. 
The noted Lilium Harrissii belongs to this class, and is 
at present the most desirable of Lilies on account of its 
forcing qualities. By potting the newly imported bulbs 
that come from Bermuda (where it is extensively grown) 
in August, with proper care and a desired temperature 
they can be had in bloom in December and January. 
Usually they come into bloom in March or April, and 
generally at Easter time, hence the name Easter Lily; it 
is also known as Ascension Lily. 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM. 
As its name implies, this is a gigantic Lily. It grows, 
when the bulb is strong, to about eight feet in height, 
with a very stout stem, and large cordate shining dark 
green leaves. The large flowers are produced in terminal 
racemes, and are pendent and trumpet shaped, white 
with reddish violet streaks, and very fragrant. It is 
occasionally met with in the South, and ought to be 
more generally grown. It isa native of Northern India. 
LILIUM JAPONICUM. 
Tn this species the flower stems usually attain the height 
of eighteen inches or two feet, and bear large fragrant 
white trumpet shaped flowers, which have the mid-ribs 
of the lobes tinged with purple. It is a lovely Autumn 
