The this was taken. With the majority it only succeeds as a pot 



Archelirion plant for any length of time ; its failure, after the first year or 



Group of two m t ^ ie P en > being very common. In many places, how- 



the Lilv and ever > ** f rms magnificent groups, and it is generally found that 



. van *~4.- the variety platyphyllum is the most easily established. For 



planting among Rhododendron beds it is very suitable, the 



peaty compost and the partial shade these afford being most 



congenial. It is unnecessary to describe this fine Lily or 



its varieties, which are familiar to all lovers of this, the Queen 



of all Lilies. 



The varieties of L. speciosum, sometimes called land- 

 folium^ mainly used for pot culture, and not hardy everywhere, 

 are also well-known, and need no description, but it may be 

 mentioned that the Japanese forms, sold sometimes under the 

 same varietal names, are generally superior to the Dutch. The 

 white varieties are most beautiful. 



The pretty apricot-coloured L. Henryi y with brownish-red 

 spots, and of the same character of flower as L. speclosum^ is 

 worthy of cultivation in association with that fine species. 



The last of this group consists of the well-known Tiger 

 Lily, L. tigrinum, which will grow almost anywhere, and whose 

 rich red, black-spotted flowers are known to all. Its best 

 varieties are Fortunei, with tall growth, and woolly stems ; 

 splendens, also tall and fine ; and the old double variety, quaint 

 and pretty in its way. 



These Tiger Lilies are invaluable in autumn, and a fine 

 picture is presented by associating them with other flowers of 

 the season, such as the beautiful Michaelmas Daisy called 

 Amellus bessarabicus^ with a background of Lil'tum auratum, or 

 the charming Japanese Anemones, the brilliant colouring of the 



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