198 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 
for its rarity, which greatly enhances its cost, all other 
varieties would only be grown to make a collection 
complete. In this flower there is no other color but pure 
yellow and white; it is rarely spotted, the spots, when 
present, being tinted with yellow; the petals are uni- 
form, very heavy and papillose at the base of all the divis- 
ions, giving it a beautiful crested appearance. 
Var. Wittei.—This variety was introduced by E. 
H. Krelage, who fancied he saw in it distinct characters 
from those so pronounced in LZ. a. virginale; if such 
there are, none but an expert could detect them. 
L. avenaceum (Oat-like).—A native of the colder 
parts of Japan, where there are about nine months winter 
and three of exireme heat, yet it will not withstand the 
rigors of northern winters without protection. It grows 
about two feet high, producing from three to eight spot- 
ted flowers, in general appearance resembling our native 
Canadense species. 
L. Batemanniz.—This is an exceptionally fine 
Lily, growing, when properly treated, from three to four 
feet high, bearing from six to twelve semi-cup shaped 
flowers, unspotted, of a clear apricot color. It comes 
into flower about July 20th, developing slowly and con- 
tinuing a long time, the flowers remaining fresh until 
they drop. Whether it is a true species or garden hybrid 
is unknown. It is probably the former. Its cultivation 
is the most simple, growing freely in almost any soil or 
situation, increasing very rapidly by offsets. We should 
place this among the best six for general cultivation, 
both as regards effect and beauty. See upper flower in 
the engraving, on Page 204. 
L. Batisua.—A synonym of L. Wallichianum. 
L. belladonna.—A variety described by Max 
Leichtlin, from a drawing sent from this country. We 
have seen this Lily in bloom in the garden of the late 
P. Hanson, who claimed it as one of his seedlings, but 
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