LENTEN ROSES, THE GREEN HELLEBORE, AND THE LILIUM (LILY). 
21 
Helleborus Orientalis— continued. 
SELECTIONS OF LENTEN ROSES. 
6 in 6 varieties 5 s. 6d., 7 s. 6d., 10 s. 6d., & 15 s. I 18 in 18 varieties 15 s., 25 s., & 30 s. 
12 in 12 10 s. 6d. , 15 s. , & 21 s. | 30 in 30 „ 35 s., 50 s., & 63 s. 
each— s. d. 
Abchasicus, rich deep claret-purple, showy flowers , fine robust growth per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Antiquorum, large pale purple flowers , sepals beautifully imbricated ; a plant of robust growth, with 
large foliage. This is usually sold , erroneously, as the typical H. Orientalis per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Caucasicus , flowers greenish white % Produced in great profusion 2 6 
Colchlcus, deep plum colour , the young leaves purplish, growth robust 1 6 
Guttatus, white, spotted purple-crimson from the base one-third up the sepal 1 6 
,, sub-pun ctatu 8, large handsome pure white flowers clumps, per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Hofgarten-Inspector H&rtwig, plutn-purple, 7 /ioderately spotted 1 6 
Llvldescens, pale dull purple, tinged green inside, a very robust growing species per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Olymplcus, white, a somewhat slender growing platit ,, 5/6 o 6 
Orientalis, white , sepals closely imbricated, flowers large arid bell-shaped, very distinct and handsome 1 6 
Punctatus, purple, freely spotted all over the surface, very free- flower big clumps, per doz. 5/6 o 6 
Roseus, deep rose, free-flowering and showy ,, 7/6 o 9 
,, punctatus, deep rose, inside freely spotted, free- flowering and showy ,, 5/6 o 6 
RuberiBBlmuB, deep crimson, fine form, red flower stem, free-flowering and handsome ,, 10/6 1 o 
Seedlings, strong plants, from the finest varieties of Orientalis. We can recommend these... ,, 5/6 
HELLEBORUS VIRIDIS, OR THE GREEN LENTEN ROSE. 
This section is distinguished by the leaves disappearing in autumn. The colours range from sea-green to 
dove-purple, and in winter and spring they are really attractive border plants, and charming when naturalized 
in wild gardens, etc. In pots they form a distinct and interesting feature amongst flowering plants. 
vUfvU ». U. 
Bocconl, large bright green imbricated flowers, elder-scented 2 6 
Purpurascens, green, tinged purple outside per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Torquatus, a very fine dwarf species, with beautiful dove-coloured flowers, green inside 3 0 
VlAdiB (of the Thuringerwood), large whitish green flowers 2 6 
THE LILIUM (LILY). 
THE LILY, for variety of colour, chasteness, and beauty of form, is matchless amongst hardy plants. 
The flowering commences in May, and a continuous unbroken succession of bloom, from species of different 
countries is maintained till the frosts of autumn destroy the last upexpanded flower buds. 
Culture Out-of-Doors.— In choosing a situation for planting, perfect drainage , natural or artificial, 
should be the first consideration. The borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, and such-like positions, 
are generally suitable for Lily culture, as the necessary compost for the particular species can easily be given, 
and the shelter rendered by surrounding branches is beneficial in protecting the plants in spring, and also afford- 
ing a partial shelter from the sun’s rays in summer. In the preparation of ground, loosen the soil to a depth of 
several feet, 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 remain undisturbed for many years. The bog or 
swamp-loving Lilies, Superbum, Canadense, and Pardalinum, require a moist peaty soil and rather shady 
situation ; they are admirably adapted for growing amongst Rhododendrons and Azaleas in moist places, and 
are quite at home by the sides of brooks, ponds, rivulets, etc. 
Culture In-Doors. — When grown in pots, the Lily should have a compost of fibry loam and sweet 
decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse sand, or good peat, loam, and sand, the bulb being potted firmly, 
and the top covered at least two inches ; this done, plunge the pots in ashes or cocoa fibre out of doors, under a 
wall or hedge, facing the north; and to avoid stagnant moisture the plunging ground should be raised a little 
above the general level, and the ashes made firm, on which the pots stand, to prevent worms entering; there let 
the Lilies remain till the flower buds are formed, when they may be removed to the conservatory, corridor, or 
sitting-room. Lilies in pots, when removed from the ashes, should have clear weak liquid manure twice a 
week. The drainage of the pots must be good , or the soil will become sour and the bulbs rot. Superbura, 
Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, prefer moist sandy peat. 
BARR'S SELECTIONS OF LILIES. 
For Conservatory Decoration, 25 in 25 beautiful vars £1 is., 10s., & £2 2s. 
,, ,, ,, 12 in 12 ,, ,, 12s., 18s., £1 5s., to /*2 2s. 
For Flower border decoration, 26 In 25 ,, ,, is., {1 ios., & £2 2s. 
,, ,, ,, 12 in 12 ,, 7s. 6d., ios. 6d., 15s., £1 is., to £2 2s. 
For Rhododendron Beds 25 in 25 „ ,, £1 ios.; ^2 2s. to 43 3s. 
,, ,, ,, 12 in 12 „ ,, 7s. 6d., ios. 6d., 15s., £1 is., £2 2s. 
Where necessary, we have stated the special soils that should be used for the different species. 
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 conservatory. It is of simple 
culture and perfectly hardy. Out-of-doors plant 6 in. to 9 in. deep in good fibrous loam. 
English-grown bulbs, ready in October, per doz. 155., 2 is., & 30J.; each, is. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. & 
,, Bulbs from Japan qs. 6 d., 10s. 6 d., 15J., & 21 s. per doz. ; each, 9 d., is., is. 6 d., & 
,, platyphy llum, immense flowers of great substance, petals very broad and with golden band. 
slightly spotted, a handsome lily 5 s. 6 d. & 
,, rubro-vittatum, large pure white flowers, with crimson spots and a broad dark crimson 
band down the centre of each petal. A magnificent lily 55. 6 d. & 
Bulbiferum umbellatum, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2.V ft per doz. 7/6 
CANADENSE. Plant in fibrous loam or sandy peat, covering the top of the bulb with sand. 
,, flavum, flowers soft yellow, heavily spotted crimson, 3 ft 
,, TvCorum, flowers red, inside orange, spotted black, 3 ft 
,, mixed per doz. 10/6 
Candidum ( The Madonna, or Cottager's White Lily), flowers pure white, quite hardy, ht. 4 to 5 ft., 
per 100, 15/ ; per doz. 2/6; extra large bulbs, for pot-culture, per 100 2 r/; per doz. 3/6 
12 and 13 King St., Covent Garden, 1892.] 
each 
8. d. 
3 6 
2 6 
7 6 
7 6 
0 9 
1 o 
1 6 
1 o 
