LENTEN ROSES, THE GREEN HELLEBORE, AND THE LILIUM (LILY). 
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HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS, OR LENTEN ROSE. 
This section is quite distinct from the previous one, the old leaves remaining on the plants till the new ones 
supersede them. The flowers are produced in great abundance during the Lent season, hence the name 
"Lenten Roses. 1 ' We enumerate a few good distinct sfunuy kinds only; the complete collection will be found 
described in our General Plant Catalogue. 
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., 258 ., & 30 s. 
12 in 12 10 s. 6d., 15 s., & 21 s. | 30 in 30 „ 35 s., 60 s. .& 63 s. 
each— s. d. 
AbchasicuB, rich deep claret-purple, fine robust growth, showy per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Anti quorum, 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 & 7/6 ; 6d. & o 9 
Caucasicus, flowers greenish white, produced in great profusion 1 6 
Colchlcus, deep plum colour , the young leaves purplish, growth robust 1 6 
coccineus, the richest coloured variety of all the Hellebores 2 
Guttatus, white, spotted purple-crimsoji from the base one-third up the sepal 1 
,, BUb-punctatus, large pure white flowers clumps, per doz. 10/6 1 o 
Hofgarten-Inspector Hartwig, plum-purple, moderately spotted ,, 15/ 1 6 
Livldescens, pale dull purple, tinged green inside, a very robust growing species ,, 5/6 o 6 
Olymplcua, white, a somewhat slender growing plant ,, 7/6 o 9 
Orientalis, white , sepals closely imbricated, flowers large and bell-shaped , very distinct and handsome 2 6 
Punctatus, purple, freely spotted, hajidsome and floriferous clumps, per doz. 7/6 o 9 
Roseus, deep rose, free-flowering and showy ,, 10/6 1 o 
,, punctatus, deep rose, inside freely spotted, free- flowering and showy , 10/6 1 o 
Ruberl88imus, deep crimson, fine form, red flower stem, free-flowering and handsome 1 6 
Seedlings, strong plants, from the finest varieties of Orientalis. We can recommend these per doz. 7/6 o 9 
HELLEBORUS VIRIDIS, OR THE GREEN LENTEN ROSE. 
This section is distinguished by the leaves disappearing in autumn. They are fine plants for flower borders 
and to naturalize, etc. each— s. d. 
Bocconl, large bright green imbricated flowers, elder-scented 1 o 
Purpurascens, green, tinged purple outside 1 o 
Torquatus, a very fine dwarf species, with beautiful dove-coloured flowers, green inside 3 6 
Vlrldi8 (of the Thuringerwood), large whitish green flowers 1 o 
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 unexpanded flower buds. 
Culture Out-of-Dooks. — I n 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 from the surrounding branches is beneficial in protecting the plants in spring and also 
affording a partial shelter from the sun’s rays in summer. In preparaing the ground loosen the soil to a 
depth of several feet, and add fresh loam, coarse sand, and xw«/ 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, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, require a moist 
peaty 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, etc. 
Culture In-Uoors. — 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 fudge, 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. Superbum, 
Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, prefer moist sandy peat. 
BABB'S SELECTIONS OE LILIES. 
For Conservatory decoration, 25 In 25 beautiful varieties £1 Is. ; £1 10 s. ; & £ 2 2 s. 
,, 12 In 12 „ ,, 12s. ; 18 s. ; £\ 5 s. to £2 2s. 
For Flower border decoration, 25 In 25 „ ,, £1 is. ; £l 10 s. ; & £2 2 s. 
12 In 12 ,, ,, 7 s. 6d. ; 10 s. 6d. ; 15 s. ; Is. to £2 2 s. 
For Rhododendron beds 25 in 26 „ £l 10 s. ; £2 2 s. to £3 3 s. 
„ 12 In 12 ,, ,, 7 s. 6d.; 10 s. 6d. ; 15 s. ; £1 Is. ; £2 2 s. 
SS~ Where necessary, we have stated the special soils that should be used for the different species, 
AURATUM (The White Golden-raved Crimson-spotted HUl 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 it should be planted Is in. to 9 in. deep in good eao b 
fibrous loam. 8 - d- 
Engllsh-grown bulbs, ready in October, per doz. 151., 21 s., & 30x4 each, 1 s. 6 d., as. 6d. & 3 6 
Bulbs from Japan, 51. 6 d„ 7 s. 6 d., 10 s. 6 d., 15 s., Ik a is. per doz. ; each, 6 d., 9 d., is., is. 6d., & 2 6 
per 100, 35J. , son , & 631. 
Bulblferum umbellatum, crimson-scarlet, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2J ft. per doz. 7/6 o 9 
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. 1 6 
rubrum, flowers ted, inside orange, spotted black, 3 ft r 6 
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