RED LILY 



Lilium montanum Nelson 



Such hosts of red lilies are seen in the dry woods of the Canadian 

 Rockies in some sections in July, that the prodigality of nature seems 

 astounding. If perchance a richer soil and more sunlight are available, 

 the perfectly developed flowers and the stouter leaves and stems indi- 

 cate an appreciation of these favors. But the red lilies are tender things, 

 withering speedily when gathered, especially when exposed to sun 

 and wind, and they do not easily revive when placed in water. 



The red lily is found in the Rocky Mountains from New Mexico 

 to British Columbia, and eastward in the foothills and valleys. 



The specimen painted was gathered in Sinclair Canyon, not far from 

 Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, at an altitude of 3,000 feet. 



PLATE II 



