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Herbaceous and shrubbery borders will also do. In preparing the ground, loosen the soil to a depth of 
several feel , and add fresh loam, coarse sand, and sweet decomposed leaf soil, or good peat, care being 
taken that the soils are as free as possible from insect life , and the compost sufficiently friable. Plant the 
bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep (except where otherwise stated), and they may then remain undisturbed for many 
years. The bog or swamp-loving Lilies Superbum, and the varieties of Canadense and Pardalinum, 
require a moist but sweet soil and rather shady situation ; they are admirably adapted for growing amongst 
Rhododendrons and Azaleas in moist situations, and for the sides of brooks, ponds, rivulets, &c. 
All Liliums are shade-loving' plants 1 their favourite aspect is a north-westerly one. 
Culture Indoors. — THE LILY being a free rooter requires plenty of pot-room, therefore use in 
most cases a 6- or 8-inch pot for one bulb, according to its size ; a compost of fibrous loam and sweet 
decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse sand or a mixture of good peat, loam and sand suits the Lily 
best. See that the drainage is perfect and the inside of the pot clean , to start with. Pot firmly, barely 
covering the top of the bulb, and leaving room to add more soil when the surface roots appear. Select a 
situation out of doors, protected from the afternoon sun, and stand the pots on a bed of ashes raised above 
the general level to avoid stagnant moisture, and make firm to prevent the entrance of worms ; then cover 
with 6 inches of cocoa-nut fibre or old leaf soil to keep off excessive rains. When top growth begins to 
show above the covering, remove the pots to a cold frame, pit, or greenhouse, and start giving water 
sparingly ; a little clear weak liquid manure given twice a week when the flower-buds are well advanced 
will greatly assist in the development of fine blooms. A north wall or hedge is a suitable situation for 
starling the bulbs. If very early flowers are required the Lily may be started in a gentle heat as soon as 
potted, but as soon as top growth shows itself the plant must be kept as near the glass as possible to 
prevent it from being drawn. Superbum and the varieties of Cpnqdetl.se and Pardalinum prefer 
for soil a moist sandy peat, but will also thrive in any good fairly moist but sweet soil. 
To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we recommend Dr. Wallace’s 
‘ Notes on Lilies ’ (price 5/- by post). 
BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES. 
For Greenhouse decoration, 25 in 25 beautiful named vars., £ 1. ls.,£i. ios.,&£2.2s. 
>, ,, I 2 t. , 18s., £1. <Jr., to^z. 2s. 
>> ,, £y. is.,£j. jos.,&£2 .2 s. 
, , 7 s. 6 d . , 10s. 6d. ,i$s.,£l.ls., Io£2. 2s. 
£.i.ios.,£2 .2'., to£i. 3 j. 
,, 7 r. (id. , i or. 6 d., l$s.,£i. is., £2. 2s. 
* Auratum (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan). This 
is indeed the Queen of Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and greenhouse. It is of 
simplest culture and perfectly hardy. 
Those who have beds of Rhododendrons should plant this 
grand Lily freely amongst them for a succession of flowers. 
Growing amongst Pteonies, and along the margins of ever- 
greens, clumps of L. aupatum, 6 to 12 bulbs in a clump 
planted 3 to 6 inches apart, produce a grand effect. As 
isolated subjects on large lawns, groups of Lilium aUPatlim 
look very handsome and stately. A situation should he 
chosen where the plants are sheltered from cutting winds 
and screened from the midday sun. We are expecting our 
first co n signment of this beau tiful Lily~to arrive in December 
Iron! Japan, and we are booking orders for delivery imme- 
diately^ on arrival, at (he following moderate 'prices. 
Splendid Large Bulbs, producing an abundance of 
flowers, 12 for 10/6, 25 for 20/-, 50 for 38/-, 100 for 70/- 
Good-Sized Bulbs, producing numerous flowers 
12 for 7/6, 25 for 14 50 for 26/-, 100 for 50/- 
Smaller Bulbs, but of good flowering size 
12 for 5/6, 25 for 10/- 50 for 19/-, 100 for 36/- 
A few Special Monster Bulbs, 1/6 and 2/- each. 
each— s. d. 
“Auratum var. Alexandra:, a very distinct and 
beautiful new white Idly from Uke 
Island, discovered 1893. ..p. doz. 36/- 3 6 
,, pictum, large white flowers, beauti- 
fully spotted crimson, and petals 
tippedred, very showy.. .perdoz. 15 /- i 6 
, platyphyllum, very large handsome 
flowers of great substance, with 
broad white petals, spotted crimson, 
7 to 10 ft. Strong bulbs, per doz. 1 5/- 1 6 
1 , ,, 12 in 12 
For Flower border decoration, 25 in 25 
» >, ,, 12 in 12 
For Rhododendron beds, 25 in 25 
,, ,, ,j 12 in 12 
LILIUM AURATUM. 
