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thrush. These birds can be heard of a moonlight night, 

 singing in concert with each other, creating very pleasing 

 sensations to the listener, though there is something 

 melancholy in their " still, sweet voice," that never fails to 

 charm. 



This plant is not so much cultivated in this country as 

 formerly, although easily managed. The situation should 

 be shaded from the mid-day sun, and airy at the same 

 time ; the soil rich and rather moist. It is increased by 

 division of the roots, which are numerous, and is easily ac- 

 complished in the fall. It does very well when treated as 

 a pot plant. 



LILY. 



(LILIUM.) 



" The Lily's height bespeaks command, 



A fair imperial flower, 

 She seemed designed for Flora's hand, 

 The sceptre of her power." 



Of this tribe of beautiful plants, there appears to be six- 

 teen species, all considered choice flowers. The bulbs are 

 scaly, with leaf stems growing from three to five feet high, 

 of various colors and shapes. The Martagon or Turk's 

 Cap is a splendid variety, but is not calculated for this 

 climate ; the severity of the winter kills them if exposed. 

 It is occasionally cultivated in the green-house where it 



