30 THE BOOK OF THE LILY 



the open border, but in the colder parts, and where the 

 soil is inclined to be heavy and moist, the bulbs require 

 to be lifted in the autumn, otherwise they would either 

 perish or develop weak stems, on account of a number 

 of the bulb scales decaying. Even in places where 

 it remains throughout the year in the open borders 

 it is advisable to cover the surface over the bulbs with 

 leaves or some such protective material. In the open 

 garden it likes a well-drained soil of peat loam and sand 

 in equal proportions, and loves plenty of moisture while 

 in active growth, therefore must be watered during dry 

 weather. It is one of the few Lilies that will thrive 

 equally well in the full sun or in partial or complete 

 shade, but it is always best to plant it where it will be 

 sheltered from high winds, and where there are shrubs 

 for a background as a foil to its flowers. In the open 

 air it flowers in July and August. 



L. Loivii, also known as L. Bakerianum, was introduced 

 in 1893, kut still remains a rare Lily. It is of rather 

 slender growth with narrow leaves, while the flowers 

 are quite distinct from those of any other, being bell- 

 shaped, and plentifully spotted with purple, though in 

 this latter respect there is a wide range of variation ; some 

 forms being sparsely spotted, others heavily blotched. 



This Lily grows about a yard in height and it is hardy 

 only in very favoured spots, so that it is always advisable 

 to grow it in pots, in a cool greenhouse or frame, even if 

 the climate is suitable for planting it in the open during the 

 summer. It is a native of Burmah. 



L. maritimum. A native of peaty meadows on the 

 Californian coast, near San Francisco, and like some of 

 the others from the same region, is difficult to per- 

 manently establish in this country. It is a slender 

 growing plant about a yard high. The flowers pro- 

 duced in July are drooping and bell-shaped, with the 

 petals much reflexed, and of a bright crimson, spotted 



