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Liliu7n Henry i, a grand pot Lily, should be started quite early in the 

 year to have it in flower by the end of May. Three or four stems in a pot 

 giA e a line effect. The foliage is good and remains in fine condition a con- 

 siderable time. The plant grows to a great height ; this, perhaps, is against 

 it, but its graceful habit must commend itself to all. As soon as the buds 

 show colour, remove it to a shady position and the colour will be much deeper 

 and richer. I think the colour of this Lily is better developed under glass 

 than in the open. I should like to say here that, of all he Lilies intro- 

 duced during the last twenty-five years, I think this must be accorded the 



Fig. 218. — Bulb of L. giganteuji. {Gardeners' Chronicle.) 



first place, and I am sure it was a lucky day for Lily cultivators when 

 Dr. Henry first discovered it. (Fig. 180.) 



Lilium giganteum. — This noble Lily, when well grown, is very striking, 

 but it requires careful treatment to have it in flower early ; for if it has too 

 much heat and excess of moisture the stems are apt to split, and, being 

 hollow, this practically ruins the flower-spike. I would suggest that the 

 bulbs (which differ somewhat from the bulbs of most other lilies, fig. 218) 

 should be placed under glass in autumn, say in a cool vinery, and left to 

 come along gradually. 



Lilium odorum or japonimm Colchesteri. — This fine Lily, which 

 was once so scarce, is now cultivated largely in Japan and sent over to 



