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would plant them out, as they would eventually be far finer than any pot- 

 grown specimens. 



Another excellent Lily for summer pot cultivation is Lilium tigrinum 

 splendens. This is very eftective, and lasts a long time in flower. 

 I prefer splendens to the large Japanese form Fortune i. as the foliage 

 of the latter is apt to shrivel and disfigure the plant. 



Lilium chalcedonicum, Kiameri, philadelphicum, concolor, Thun- 

 hergianum venustum macrantlnnn — a large, self-coloured, late form — will 

 all succeed under this treatment. 



Where a continuous display of Lilies is required throughout the 

 summer, and it is very easy to have such a display, I recommend the 

 starting of some Auratums, Speciosums, and Tigrinums in heat in March 

 or April ; these will then come into Hower in July, and, associated with 

 those already^ mentioned, make a fine display. 



Where plenty of room under glass is to be had, I would like to see 

 Lilies grown as specimen [plants. Six to ten bulbs started in an extra 

 large pot or small tub, and well cared for from year to year, will increase 



Fig. 222. — L. neilgherbexse. Fig. 223. — L. Wallichianum. 



both in number and vigour, and make a grand show. This was done 

 twenty-five years ago. with such Lilies as auratum and speciosum, and 

 well done, as witness the account of a Z. auratum mentioned in the 

 Gardeners' Chronicle of February 15, 1873. I will briefly give its 

 history. A single bulb was planted in 1865. In 1867 it produced six 

 stems, 53 flowers ; in 1869, 39 stems, 103 flowers ; in 1870, 43 stems, 

 208 flowers ; and went on increasing still further for many years. Such 

 cases were not rare in those times; and if similar plants were seen 

 nowadays they would cause a great sensation. (Fig. 221.) 



In conclusion I have summarised in a few remarks the general con- 

 ditions under which Lilies thrive under glass, and a few details as to 

 culture. 



The general conditions under which pot Lilies thrive are : A cool 

 atmosphere about the roots ; shade from strong sunshine ; abundance of 

 air, especially on warm days when the atmosphere is moist. Freedom 

 from draught and sudden fluctuations of temperature. Frequent swing- 

 ings are beneficial twice daily in hot weather. Sprinkling water freely 



