OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN FLOWERS. 



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'Though the flowers appear delicate, it is surprising how well they 

 stand out in the open garden. For beauty and effect this Lily is 

 incomparable (see Fig. 59). 



Much has been said about its culture, far more than need be 

 put into practice. I have found the observance of three simple 

 rules sufficient in order to have it in fine bloom year after year: 

 First, begin with good sound bulbs, not over large. Second, 

 plant them 9in. deep in sandy soil, and a moist situation, 



FlG. 59. LlLITJM AUBATTJM. 



(One-half natural size). 



surrounding each bulb with half -a- spadeful of fine charcoal, 

 which protects them from rot, canker, and (what I believe to be 

 the chief cause of failure) the wireworm. Third, grow them 

 where they will be sheltered from high winds ; otherwise their 

 long and top-heavy stems become wrenched, and the upper roots, 

 above the bulbs, so torn that the current season's bloom is more 

 or less damaged and root development checked. 



To put my simple method of growing this Lily in a plainer 



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