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the same as for Hyacinths (in pots), which see. The article 

 on Bulbs gives directions for both outdoor and indoor 

 growing which are directly applicable to Lilies. 

 Lily, Chinese Sacred. See Narcissus. 



Lily-of-the-Valley. A perfectly hardy little 

 plant, bearing racemes of small white bell-shaped flowers 

 in early spring. For ordinary cultivation, sods or mats of 

 roots may be dug from any place in which the plant is 

 colonized. Usually it thrives best in partial shade; and 

 the leaves make an attractive mat on the north side of a 

 building, or other shady place, in which grass will Dot 

 grow. The plants will take care of themselves year after 

 year. 



For forcing indoors, imported roots or "pips" are used, 

 as the plants are grown for this particular purpose in parts 

 of Europe. These roots may be planted in pots, and 

 treated as recommended for winter-flowering bulbs, under 

 Bulbs. Florists force them in greater heat, however, often 

 giving them a bottom heat of 80 or 90; but skill and 

 experience are required in order to attain uniformly good 

 results in this case. 



Line. A garden Line is one of the most con- 

 venient things connected with garden operations. It is 

 always wanted when long rows of seed are to be 

 sown, and it is also necessary in laying out walks 

 or drives. A very simple, yet handy, holder for a 

 line is shown on the margin. The pin is driven in 

 the soil at the starting point, and the line is un- 

 wound as the operator walks towards the end of 

 the row. A line should be 100 

 feet long for common garden 



A garden Line Operations. 



Lobelia. Some of these are well-known gar- 

 den plants, being used very freely as edging for ribbon 

 beds or basket plants. They require a loose, rich soil, and 



