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quickly if given a little bottom heat when first brought into the house, and 

 grow away with great vigour and freedom. I remember reading in an 

 American paper some time ago a description of a large winter garden in 

 which forced hardy plants had been used principally for the spring 

 decoration ; amongst other th'ngs was a mass of about 500 L. tenui- 

 folium, carrying three to seven flowers each. This was described as a most 

 unique and striking feature. 



Lilium excelsum. — This is another very useful Lily, and may be had 

 in flower any time from the middle of May. It responds to forcing in the 

 same manner as L. candidum. The foliage is apt to suffer if too hard 

 forcing takes place, otherwise it is perfectly satisfactory. (Fig. 109.) 



Fig. 217. — L. Dalhaxsom (Hansom x dalmaticum). 



- • Lilium Hansom. — A first-class pot Lily, growing freely, and may be 

 had in flower from early May; very eft'ective on account of its tall, 

 graceful habit and fine flowers. Its descendants, Dalhansoni (fig. 217) 

 and Marhan, both take after it in being equally suitable for this purpose. 



Lilium rubellMJu.— This little gem makes a perfect pot-plant, and has 

 done very well with us as such this last season ; this I attribute 

 principally to our having received finer bulbs from Japan than previously. 

 Growers of this Lily must not be discouraged when it first shows above 

 ground, as I know no Lily that looks so weakly when it first appears. Its 

 flowers have a delicious fragrance, and last for some considerable time 

 in perfection. (Fig. 192.) 



