264 Classified Lists 



LILY (Lilium, var. fulgens [L. Batemanii]). 2 ft. A vigorous variety 

 with reddish-salmon flowers resembling the Flava Lily in form. Of 

 peculiarly trying color unless well separated from others by white, as it 

 harmonizes with nothing. 



LILY (Lilium Japonicum, var. roseum [L. Krcemeri]). This lily 

 varies from pure white to a deeper reddish pink. It is difficult to retain 

 as the bulb rots if water gets into it. The Japanese plant this variety 

 on its side, surrounding it with sand; thus the scales shed water and 

 prevents water from entering the center of the bulb. 



LILY (Lilium speciosum, var. roseum). 2-3 ft. A beautiful pink 

 variety of this choice fragrant lily. Is sometimes almost white or pale 

 pink with carmine spots; blooms until late frosts. For culture, see L. 

 speciosum, White Per., August. 



MONTBRETIA (Tritonw Potsii, var. rosea, known also as Monibretia 

 Potsii). 2 ft. A deep salmon-pink variety of this autumn flowering 

 plant. For culture, see Montbretia, Yellow Per., September. 



PHLOX. Perennial (P. paniculata, var. Athis). A salmon-pink 

 variety. 



PHLOX (P., var. Margaret Slack). A bright pink variety. For cul- 

 ture, see Phlox, White Per., August. 



SEDUM. Showy (Sedum spectabile). 2 ft. Thick succulent plant 

 with pale glaucus leaves and large branching flat-topped heads of pink 

 flowers. All Sedums flourish natively among stones, so that an open 

 loamy soil and a few loose stones furnish a favorable condition for it; 

 blooms until frost. 



SEDUM (S. stoloniferum). i^ ft. A pink species from Asia Minor. 

 Flowers f in. across in terminal clusters on a reddish stem. 



SEPTEMBER 

 PINK SHRUBS 



LESPEDEZA SIEBOLDI, a pink variety, see Lespedeza, Blue Shrubs, 

 September. 



POLYGONUM BALDSCHUANICUM. 20 ft. A woody climber with pale 

 green leaves, flowers rose color in terminal and axillary clusters. A 

 very beautiful species. Give similar culture to P. multiflorum, White 

 Shrubs, September. 



ROSE MALLOW, ROSE OF SHARON, SHRUBBY ALTHEA (Hibiscus 



