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where the soil is well drained, and positions somewhat 
sheltered are selected for them. The best time to plant 
lies of all kinds is when the flowering is over and the 
leaves are turning yellow, as the growth of a lily is like the 
movement of a pendulum—when the energies are expended 
above, new growth begins below, and when the season of 
fresh root-action returns, the bulbs may be transplanted 
with safety. 
The second selection which it is proposed to plant in 
peat constitutes a suitable selection for pot culture. First- 
class lhes are valuable pot plants, and if only a few sorts 
can be grown in pots for the conservatory, the best, beyond 
doubt, amongst the cheaper kinds are Auratum, Speciosum, 
and Longiflorum, for their flowers are exquisitely beautiful, 
richly scented, and last as long as any hes known to us. 
To succeed with these as pot plants it is necessary to keep 
in mind that they should never be distressed at the root, 
and should never suffer through drought, or be excessively 
stimulated by liquid manure. Liberal treatment they 
should have, and a certain amount of fresh soil every year. 
To supply this the ball of roots should be turned ont care- 
fully, and a lot of the old soil removed, without denuding 
the bulbs completely ; then they should be replaced in the 
same (or Jarger) pots, and filled in with fresh soil, into 
which they will soon strike roots and grow with renewed 
vigour. 
All lites may be forced, but it should be done gentiy. 
The last-named three are the best for forcing, and perhaps 
Longitlorum, because of the pure ivory-white of its elegant 
flowers, is most to be desired as a forced plant. A fine 
companion plant to force with itis the Trumpet Lily, Cu//a 
(or Richardia) Athiopica, which is not a lily but an arum. 
