56 ALPINE PLANTS. 
among the soil, turning the whole two or 
three times over so as to mix well together ; 
then spread a layer 3in. to gin. deep, plant in 
the lilies, pressing them firmly down, then 
cover the whole surface of the lilies likewise 
with fine white sand, and fill in with remainder 
of compost. Make fairly firm with the foot. 
They should be planted on the north side of | 
a hedge or wall, and must be sheltered from 
the strong winds as much as possible. This 
lily is most useful for cutting, the flowers 
being sweet-scented and not too large. The 
bulbs are of a better constitution than LZ. 
auvatum, and will last much longer if proper 
compost is used. ZL. Parryz is another most 
difficult lily to grow satisfactorily. I have 
tried this in many situations and under all sorts 
of conditions, and the most suitable place I 
find is a dry situation. Rough loam and 
white sand; cover the bulb tin. deep in the 
sand after planting, and add 3in. of loam 
and sand; the place must be well drained. 
L. Washingtonianum should be planted in 
a dry situation in a compost of peat, white sand, 
and loam in equal parts. Drain the place. It 
does well close to a yew hedge on the north 
