102 JOUENAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
of Auratum, Washingtoniannm, Humboldti (fig. 21), Giganteum, and all 
our finest species, would readily grow. 
It is difficult to lay down hard-and-fast rules as to the proper 
positions in which to plant Lilies, as the same variety may be seen 
flourishing equally well under totally different conditions ; but I would 
recommend intending planters to avoid positions exposed to cold 
sweeping winds. Never plant directly underneath trees, but if possible 
at some little distance away ; the trees will then give them the re- 
quired shade. Nor in a hot dry corner, or in a cold wet heavy soil, or 
where the soil is water-logged ; if planted near a lake or a large expanse 
of water, the young growths will need protection from late spring frosts. 
L. Henryi, Auratum, Longiflorum, Speciosum, are specially liable to injury 
from this cause. In Rhododendron beds and amongst low growing 
shrubs they always do well, and in no position do they show up so 
effectively as when backed by the rich deep green leaves of the shrubbery. 
The beds at Kew near the Palm House are excellent examples of this 
mode of culture. Therefore in a few words, and at the risk of repeating 
myself, the best positions for Lilies are those that afford partial shade, 
protection from spring frosts and hot midday sun, and that give coolness 
and moisture at the root. 
Having found the right position for Lilies, the next thing is to see 
that we give them the best and most suitable soil for their requirements. 
One can generally do this, even if an ideal position is not to be found. 
The different soils suitable for successful cultivation I have divided 
roughly into three classes : — 
First, any good garden soil of a fair depth, well dug before planting, 
is suitable for such good growing kinds as Browni, Candidum, Chalce- 
donicum, Croceum, Excelsum (fig. 22), Hansoni, Henryi, Martagon 
(purple), Pyrenaicum, Thunbergianum, Tigrinum, and Umbellatum : these 
will all flourish in any good border soil with fair treatment. 
Secondly, lilies that prefer a strong soil, such as a good rich friable 
loam, not too heavy, viz. Auratum platyphyllum, Batemanise, Columbianum, 
Humboldti, Humboldti Magnificum, Martagon Album, Dalmaticum, Pom- 
FiG. 12. 
L. CORDIFOLIUM, 
