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JOUENAL OF THE BOYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Lilacs. ]>y G. Gordon (Gard. Man. 2,492, p. 495 ; 3/8/1901).— A. 

 descriptive account of the species of Lilac {Syrhiga) in cultivation, with- 

 interesting historical details. A selection of varieties, new and old, of 

 S. vu.lfjaris is given, together with cultural hints both for the open air 

 and for forcing. Illustrations are given of various varieties of double and 

 single Lilacs and of S. rothomagensis. — W. G. 



Lilacs. By W. Goldring (Gard. p. 00, 10/8/1901).— A most 

 instructive and useful summary dealing fully with the various species, 

 drawing particular attention to selection of varieties, for the benefit of those 

 who do not happen to know the merits of tlie best from a catalogue list. 



E. J. C. 



Lilacs, Persian and Varin, Variations in. By L. Henry [liev. 

 Horf. \K 258 ; .June 1901). — Several instances of partial reversion in 

 hybrids ; among them an occurrence of the Saugc Lilac inflorescence on a 

 Varin Lilac. -G. 7'. U. 



Lilies and their Culture. By G. B. Mallett (Gard. Chron,. 

 No. 759, p. 22 ; l;-i/7 1901, and following Nos.).— The various specieJi 

 arvi divided into groups ; their chief cliaracteristics are given, with the 

 most suitable position for their growth and the best soil -for growing 

 them in. — G, ,S'. .S. 



Lilies in California. By .J. B. Davy (Gard. Clmm. No. 7G0, p. 47 ; 

 20/7/1901). — An account is given of the various species of Lilies in- 

 digenous to California, their distribution, and the position in which they 

 grow. — G. S. S. 



Lilies, Martagon. By M. T. E. (Gard. Mar/. 2,492, p. 500; 

 3/8/1901).— The writer deals fully with all the Lilies of the Martagon 

 section, descril)ing the species and varieti.;;s, and gives practical cultural 

 hints. The hvbrid varieties in the section are also described and 

 commented upon. — W. G. 



Lilies, List of cultivated (Gard. Mcuj. 2,490, p. 4G3; 20/7/1901). 

 — An excellent descriptive list of all the species of Liliuvb in cultivation, 

 the majority being suitable for open-air culture. The native country is 

 given in the case of each species, and its date of introduction. Illustrations 

 of L. odcritm, L. riibcllunt, and others. — TI'. (/. 



Lilium speciosum. By W. T. ( Gard. Mag. 2,490, p. 468; 20/7/1901). 

 — A detailed account of this species and descriptions of its several 

 varieties, with practical notes upon their cultivation under glass and in 

 the open garden. — W. G. 



Lily and other Exports from Japan. By A. I nger {Gard. 

 Chron. No. 759, p. 24 ; 13/7/1901).— An interesting table is given of the 

 value of plants 'and trees and Lily bulbs annually exported from Japan 

 during the twenty years beginning with the year 1879, showing hov.- 

 enormously the trade has increased in recent years. In 1879 the value 

 of trees &c. exported was £832, in 1889 £1,277, and in 1899 £8,165.. 



