The this was taken. With the majority it only succeeds as a pot 
Archelirion plant for any length of time; its failure, after the first year or 
Group of two in the open, being very common. In many places, how- 
the Lily and Vers it forms magnificent groups, and it is generally found that 
its varieties 
the variety p/atyphyllum is the most easily established. For 
planting among Rhododendron beds it is very suitable, the 
peaty compost and the partial shade these afford being most 
congenial. It is unnecessary to describe this fine Lily or 
its varieties, which are familiar to all lovers of this, the Queen 
of all Lilies, 
The varieties of L. speciosum, sometimes called /anci- 
folium, mainly used for pot culture, and not hardy everywhere, 
are also well-known, and need no description, but it may be 
mentioned that the Japanese forms, sold sometimes under the 
same varietal names, are generally superior to the Dutch. The 
white varieties are most beautiful. 
The pretty apricot-coloured Z. Henryi, with brownish-red 
spots, and of the same character of flower as L. speciosum, is 
worthy of cultivation in association with that fine species. 
The last of this group consists of the well-known Tiger 
Lily, L. “grinum, which will grow almost anywhere, and whose 
rich red, black-spotted flowers are known to all. Its best 
varieties are Fortunei, with tall growth, and woolly stems ; 
splendens, also tall and fine; and the old double variety, quaint 
and pretty in its way. 
These Tiger Lilies are invaluable in autumn, and a fine 
picture is presented by associating them with other flowers of 
the season, such as the beautiful Michaelmas Daisy called 
Amellus bessarabicus, with a background of Lilium auratum, or 
the charming Japanese Anemones, the brilliant colouring of the 
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