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synopsis of the whole genus upon lines which all can understand, dividing 
them into the following five groups : — 
1 . Cardiocrimtm : Perianth funnel-shaped, leaves stalked, heart-shaped ; 
contains only two species — Cordifolium (fig. 12) and Giganteum (fig. 20). 
2. Eulirion : Flowers funnel- or trumpet-shaped, large, more or less 
white in colour; typical species — Longiflorum, Candidum (fig. 13), 
Washingtonianum (fig. 14), Browni, Parryi, Odorum. 
3. Archelirion : Flowers large, open, and spreading, comprising some 
of the finest and most attractive ; typical species — Auratum (fig. 16), 
Speciosum (fig. 17), Tigrinum (tig. 18). 
Fia. 10. Longiflorum Wilsoni. 
4. Isolirion : Flowers erect and cup-shaped ; typical species — Concolor 
(fig. 19), Croceum, Elegans, and Umbellatum. 
5. Martagon : This group, in which the petals are more or less 
reflexed, includes the well-known tribe of Turk's Cap Lilies, also the 
numerous and beautiful North American group. (Fig. 26). 
Full particulars of this synopsis will be found in the Gardeners' 
Chronicle and Garden for 1875. And I would advise all those interested 
in Lilies, who have not at present read this valuable contribution, to do 
so as soon as possible. 
Lilies are found growing in many countries and different positions ; 
it follows, therefore, that to obtain success with them we must as far as 
possible imitate these conditions. On the whole I think Lilies may be 
