2 LILIES FOR ENGLISH GARDENS 



Sub-genus II. is called Eulirion. 

 The flowers in this are also funnel-shaped, but the 

 leaves are long, either with their sides parallel (linear) 



L. CANDIDUM. 



or of some length, thickest in the middle and tapering 

 at both ends (lanceolate). This comprises among 

 other Lilies, longiflorum, candidum, japonicum (other- 

 wise Brownii), and Krameri. 



Sub-genus III. is called Archelirion. 

 The flower is of a very open funnel-shape, and its 

 divisions are widely spread, and a little turned back. 



The central style or 

 pistil comesforward 

 in a boldly curved 

 line, and the sta- 

 mens, instead of 

 accompanying it 

 more or less as in 

 some other Lilies, 



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diverge from it all 

 round, giving the flower a distinct aspect. The leaves 

 are either without stalk (sessile), or have the stalk very 



