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BULBS AND TUBEKOUS-KOOTED PLANTS. 



did not give its parentage. The stock is probably lost. 

 L. bicolor. — A variety of L. elega?is, Page 208. 

 L. biligulatum. — A synonym of L. elegans san- 

 aninea. See Page 208. 



L. Bloomerianum. — See L. Humboldtii, Page 213. 

 L. Bourgsei. — A variety of L. pardalinum (219). 

 L. brevifolium. — A variety of L. elegans, Page 209. 



^ L. Brownii. — Much confusion exists in regard to 

 the origin of this noble Lily. Some consider it a dis- 

 tinct type ; other, and good authorities, too, say it is 

 identical with L. japonicum. Certain it is, that a close 

 relation exists between the two, as well as with L. Col- 

 chesterii, and also L. Takesima. Many regard L. longi- 

 florum the parent of them all. Whatever its parentage 

 may be, and from whatever source it may have derived 

 its name, there is no disputing the fact of its being one 

 of the grandest of Lilies. When properly managed, it 

 attains a height of four feet, bearing from two to four 

 flowers eight inches in length, pure ivory white inside, 

 and a rich chocolate brown on the outside of its petals. 

 The contrast in its colors^ when first opened, is remark- 

 ably pleasing, and gives the flower an indescribable rich- 

 ness. This Lily is but little grown, from the mistaken 

 idea that it is difficult to manage, and because of its 

 high price. Neither reason should stand in the way of 

 its general cultivation. Its management is not at all 

 difficult, its requirements being a good rich soil, free 

 from stimulating manures ; a situation where water does 

 not cover the ground at any time; and sure protec- 

 tion against frost. The bulbs increase rapidly, when 

 grown under these conditions, which soon renders cheap 

 a bed of rare flowers. These bulbs are impatient of rest, 

 out of ground, consequently long voyages are fatal to 

 them. Bulbs should be obtained directly from the 

 grower, and planted as soon as received ; it matters but 

 little as to season, preferring the period of rest for their 



