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THE LILY. 



L. venustum. This beautiful species is often imported 

 under the names of L. testaceum, superbum, and peregrinum; 

 and sending for any of these to Holland will bring a good 

 supply of L. venustum; and, indeed, one can scarcely have 

 too many. The plant is hardy, grows well in any garden- 

 soil, and produces large spikes of nodding buff or creamy 

 orange flowers. It likes a rich soil not too wet. 



The greenhouse species are of easy culture in loam and 

 leaf-mould with a little sharp sand. They require large 

 pots ; plenty of water, light, and air, while in growth ; and 



