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Culture in England: 
A successful grower in London "Garden" writes: "A large raised bed 
formed in November, and sloping to the south, was composed of leaf mold' 
and road grit in equal parts, with a similar portion of sharp sand. The 
bulbs were planted three inches deep, and the whole bed was covered with 
weeds to throw off the heavy rains and keep the soil open. Many young 
growths appeared early in January, and by the end of February nearly ah 
were showing above ground. The weeds were then removed. In my 
opinion a good many failures to grow calochorti may be attributed to 
late planting. The main points in the culture of calochorti are early plant- 
ing, a light porous soil, sunny position, protection from heavy winter rains 
(but not coddling), plenty of water whilst in full growth, and through 
ripening of the bulbs in August, either by taking them up or placing lights 
over them." 
I would add that experience in England is tending to show that late 
planting is often best. 
I find that Calochorti which are subject to mildew do better if planted in 
January or February. This is especially true of the desert species such as 
C. Kenneclyii, C. Nuttallii and C. macrocarpus. For these I would always 
recommend late planting. 
Culture of Erythroniums. 
These are hardy anywhere. They like a shady place, and requires good 
drainage. The soil recommended for Calochortus meets their needs well , 
but will grow in any good loam. Be sure that your bulbs are kept fresh 
Some sorts dry out quickly and it will not do to leave tbem exposed to the 
air or in a dry place, Your success will depend largely on starting with 
plump solid bulbs, and early planting is desirable. 
Culture of Californian Lilies 
Lilies of the Washingtonianum and Hnmboldtii gtoups should have a 
good deep soil with good drainage, thev do better in partial shade as 
among shrubs or ferns. Plant at least six inches deep. 
The lilies of the pardalinum group are verv easily grown, in any good 
garden soil. A cooler place with a little shade, like a shrubbery bed, a 
fern bed or a stream stele suits them still better and they make a gnat 
growth. The parvums are a little more delicate, and a little leaf mold or 
peaty soil will insure the finest growth. 
'The rhododendron bed is the ideal situation for all of our lilies. 
