NEW G-UIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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JAPAN LILIES. 



Japan Lilies are always greatly admired ; their large size, lovely form, and charmini 

 colors, place them among the most beautiful 

 flowers. Lily bulbs should be planted quite 

 deep, say not less than six to eight inches. 

 Unlike most other flowers, they do not need 

 strong ground or manure, but thrive best in a 

 partially shaded situation, sheltered by shrub- 

 bery and other plants. They are entirely 

 hardy, and need no protection in winter, 

 though in exposed situations it is advisable to 

 give a slight covering of leaves or coarse 

 litter when convenient. Lilies increase in size 

 and beauty with age, and should be left undis- 

 turbed from year to year. When the best ef- 

 fect is desired, we recommend planting one or 

 two dozens of a kind, rather than one or two 

 each of several kinds; they are very desirable 

 and always give satisfaction. They can be 

 planted Spring or Fall as preferred. 



Album. — Pure snow white; a lovely flower, 

 very large, and borne in beautiful clus- 

 ters ; stem two or three feet high ; each 50 

 cents ; $6 per dozen. 



LONGIFLORUM LiLY. 



Japan Lily Rubrum. 



Atrosanguineum. 



Rubrum. — One of the finest of Japan Lilies ; bright crimson and white spotted ; splendid 



large flower, borne in clusters, stem two to three feet. See illustration. 25 cents ; 



$2.50 per dozen. 

 Oitrinum. — Very rare and beautiful ; large, elegantly formed flowers ; color, pale yellow, 



exquisitely tinged with blush. 25 cents ; ^2.50 per dozen. 

 Roseum.— A superb flower ; blooms in clusters ; very large, fine form ; white and bright 



rose, spotted. ^25 cents ; 1^2,50 per dozen. 



