HEMEBOGALLISES AND EEPATIGAS. 117 



C^apter XXXHL -Remcrocallises* 



The popular title of Day Lilies, given to Hemerocallises, has 

 reference to the evanescent character of the individual flowers, but so 

 beautiful are they, and so freely produced over a considerable period, 

 that the species and hybrids have become prime favourites with 

 lovers of hardy plants. A sunny position is a matter of the first 

 importance, but the Day Lilies are not so particular as to soil, though 

 the better this is the more freely are growths and flowers produced. 

 The new aurantiaca major seems to be the only one at all ''finicky " ; 

 it has high notions, and is satisfied with nothing less than deep and 

 fairly strong loam. It is such a beauty, however, that to secure its 

 success js worth an efi'ort. Fortunately, Hemerocallises can be 

 readily increased by division of the thick roots in autumn or 

 spring. Large clumps are the most effective, therefore we advise 

 leaving the nurserymen to work up stock. To Mr. G. Yeld, of York, 

 praise is due for the many charming Day Lilies he has raised. 



Selection of T)ay Lilies, 

 Apricot, apricot yellow. Flamid, orange yellow, 



aui'antiaca major, Yivid flava., yellow. 



orange. fulva, coppery yellow. 



Duniortieri, orange and Sovereign, orange yellow 



brown. 



Cbapter XXXIV.— Repancas. 



It were an easy matter to dwell at length upon the beauty of Hepaticas 

 and the desirability of extending their cultivation, but those w^ho 

 have once seen these gems in full bloom will need no further urging, 

 while for those who have never seen them it is hopeless to attempt 

 to convey an adequate idea of their loveliness. As Hepaticas 

 are strictly Anemones, forms of Anemone Hepatica, and thrive best 

 in a deep but rich and light soil, like other choice members of the 

 genus, it is unnecessary to add more in the w^ay of cultural directions 

 than suggest that the foot of the rock garden offers a suitable site for 

 them. An autumnal mulching with decayed stable manure or leaf 

 mould is of importance, owing to the habit the plants have of raising 

 their crowms above the soil. 



A selection will include angulosa, bright blue, and the white, blue, 

 and red varieties of Hepatica triloba, all of which are represented by 

 beautiful double forms. 



