THE JOY OF GARDENS 



where it may enjoy midday heat and catch the lingering 

 rays of later afternoon to keep on fire the warmth of its 

 vivid, orange-red, mystic markings of purple and black. 

 The liking for lilies is the test of the stranger. Does 

 he treat the high-bred virility of the tiger lily with respect 

 and turn toward the feminine loveliness of speciosum ru- 

 brum with deference, we may know that he is in tune 

 with our lares and penates, and open wide the gate to bid 

 welcome as to a returning guest. 



