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Lilium auratum, or Golden-banded Lily of Japan, lias 

 a large, white, graceful blossom, with a golden band 

 through the center of each petal. It sometimes puts 

 forth twenty blossoms from a single stalk, and is delici- 

 ously fragrant. Flowers in July and August. 



Lilium longiflorum has trumpet-shaped flowers of clear 

 alabaster white, from five to eight inches in length, open- 

 ing early in July. 



Lilium speciosum unfolds in August a magnificent, 

 blossom of rich, rose color, spotted with crimson and 

 purple, and little shining points like crystalized dew. 



These lilies rapidly put forth little bulbs below the 

 surface, and should be divided every year or two and 

 planted separately, about three inches deep. 



Lilium candidum, named by the florists as the " Com- 

 mon Garden Lily," and bearing a lower price than the 

 above sorts, is not so common, but it would prove a 

 lovely novelty in many a garden, especially in the West. 

 It has large, white flowers, and is very fragrant, blossom- 

 ing in June and July. 



Plant these lily-bulbs late in the fall, in rich, mellow 

 soil, about six inches below the surface. Do not let any 

 manure touch the bulbs, as it might rot them, but spread 

 it upon the top. As severe weather comes on add a 

 slight covering of leaves. These lilies can also be grown 

 in pots as window-plants. I have started candidum 

 lilies in December, and had' glorious flowers for Easter. 



A few bulbs of Polyanthus Narcissus, cream-white 

 and yellow, a fragrant, early spring flower, will be liked. 

 Plant them under four inches of soil, about the first of 

 November. 



Every garden should have a bed of the Lily of the Val- 

 ley they are such delicious little flowers ! The open 

 border is not suitable for them, as they prefer a shaded, 

 moist corner, and in such a place, and with no other care 

 than Nature's, they will send up their rich leaves and 



