200 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 
did not give its parentage. The stock is probably lost. 
. bicolor.—A variety of L. elegans, Page 208. 
. biligulatum.—A synonym of JL. elegans san- 
anuinea. See Page 208. 
. Bloomerianum.—See L. Humboldtii, Page 213. 
. Bourgei.—A variety of LZ. pardalinum (219). 
. brevifolium.—A variety of L. elegans, Page 209. 
. Brownii.—Much confusion exists in regard to 
the origin of this noble Lily. Some consider it a dis- 
tinct type; other, and good authorities, too, say it is 
identical with Z. japonteum. Certain it is, that a close 
relation exists between the two, as well as with L. Col- 
chesterii, and also L. Takesima. Many regard L. longi- 
jflorum the parent of them ali. Whatever its parentage 
may be, and from whatever source it may have derived 
its name, there is no disputing the fact of its being one 
of the grandest of Lilies) When properly managed, it 
attains a height of four feet, bearing from two to four 
flowers eight inches in length, pure ivory white inside, 
and a rich chocolate brown on the outside of its petals. 
The contrast in its colors, when first opened, is remark- 
ably pleasing, and gives the flower an indescribable rich- 
ness. This Lily is but little grown, from the mistaken 
idea that it is difficult to manage, and because of its 
high price, Neither reason should stand in the way of 
its general cultivation. Its management is not at all 
difficult, its requirements being a good rich soil, free 
from stimulating manures; a situation where water does 
not cover the ground at any time; and sure protec- 
tion against frost. The bulbs increase rapidly, when 
grown under these conditions, which soon renders cheap 
a bed of rare flowers. These bulbs are impatient of rest, 
out of ground, consequently long voyages are fatal to 
them. Bulbs should be obtained directly from the 
grower, and planted as soon as received ; it matters but 
little as to season, preferring the period of rest for their 
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