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ponium verum, Rubescens, Speciosum, Szovitzianum, Washingtonianum, 
and Wallichianum Superbum. (Fig. 23.) 
Thirdly, we come to those that require peat and moisture, viz. J^ur- 
banki, Canadense (fig. 27), Grayi, Pardalinum, Parryi, Philadelphicum, 
Roezlii Superbum. 
The above lists represent, in my opinion, those LiHes which can be 
grown with Httle trouble. 
Those in the first list will succeed in any ordinary border under con- 
ditions inferior to those already described as essential for perfect culti- 
vation. 
Fig. 13. — Lilium candidu.^i. 
Those in the second list require a certain amount of partial shade, and 
coolness at the root, and are suitable for planting in Rhododendron beds 
and amongst low growing shrubs. 
Finally, the third group comprises those that require a cool shady spot, 
such as the edge of a pond or stream, or in a woodland glade. 
In addition to the species mentioned, there are a great number which 
are capable of successful cultivation with a little extra care, varieties 
which to an enthusiast would be indispensable. 
Having found the right position and soil, the next step is to see about 
planting the bulbs, and at what time this is best done. 
On this point great divergence of opinion exists among the general 
