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thereafter they commence their autumn growth of leaves, 
upon which, in a great measure, depends their next 
season’s flowering. After planting, it is best to leave 
them undisturbed so long as they bloom in a satisfactory 
manner. Wm. Robinson, ef the Garden, says: ‘It is 
one of the kinds that dislike coddling or being meddled 
with, and thrives best when left undisturbed for years in 
good garden soil. Any attempt to deal with it in the 
same manner as with the more delicate ones, generally 
results in failure.” In our climate, where we have such 
extremes of weather during winter, with but little snow, 
mulching, as recommended in our cultural instructions, 
is an absolute necessity. Shaded, or partially shaded, 
situations, are often recommended for Lilies, and, as a 
rule, such are best; but for Candidum an open, sunny 
position, where it can have a free circulation of air, is 
preferable. Shelter from our cold, northerly winds is 
desirable, as in much exposed places it often fails to 
flower, owing to the destruction of the incipient flower- 
buds, by frost in May. For directions for pot culture or 
for forcing in the greenhouse, see cultural instructions, 
Page 188. The varieties of Lilium candidum are: 
Var. foliis aureo marginatis.—A form in which 
a broad golden margin to the foliage prevails; very 
beautiful for greenhouse culture. The flower is the 
same, in all respects, as that of the species, excepting 
that it is a clearer white with little less substance. 
Var. striatum.—A form with fine purple streaks 
running through flower and foliage. More singular 
than beautiful. 
Var. flore pleno (ZL. spicatum monstrosum).—An 
abnormal form, the flowers being abortive, the leaves 
assuming the character of a flower on the upper part of 
the stalk. Except as a curiosity it is of no value. 
Var. peregrinum.—A more slender growing form, 
but little known or cultivated, 
