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THE LIL1UM. 
The Lilium —continued. 
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 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 affording a partial 
shelter from the sun’s rays in summer ; amongst dwarf shrubs, or herbaceous plants, in the proximity of 
trees or other shelter, the Lily makes the most satisfactory growth, if care is taken that there is sufficient 
atmospheric exposure to prevent the plants making a feeble growth. In the preparation of ground for 
Lilies, loosen the soil to a depth of several feet, and add fresh loam, coarse sand, sweet decomposed leaf soil, or 
good peat, care being taken that the soils are as free as possible fro7n insect life , and the compost sufficiently 
friable. Plant the bulbs 6 inches deep (except where otherwise stated), and if all things are equal, they may 
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. Rockwork and artificial 
mounds are admirable for Lilies, there being sufficient choice of aspects, soil, and drainage — thus the 
majestic bog-loving lilies would occupy the base with marsh plants, and the other species such positions as arc 
best suited to them. 
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 out of doors , under a wall or hedge, 
and facing the north ; 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 tzoice a week. The drainage of the pots must be good , and no stagnant moisture tolerated 
in the plunging ground. Superbum, Canadense, and the varieties of Pardalinum, prefer moist sandy peat. 
J 83 T Where necessary , we have stated the special soils that should be used for the different species. 
Quantity. BARR'S SELECTIONS OP LILIES. 
For Conservatory decoration, 60 in 60 beautiful varieties £3 3 s. ; £ 
26 in 25 
,, ,, 12 in 12 
For Flower border decoration, 60 in 60 
„ „ 25 in 25 
,, ,, 12 in 12 
For Rhododendron beds 25 in 25 
„ „ 12 in 12 
4 4 s. ; & £5 6s. 
£l is. ; £l 10s. ; & £2 2s. 
12s. ; 18 s. ; /I 5 s. to £2 2s. 
£3 3 s. ; £4 4 s. ; & £0 6s. 
£1 is. ; £1 10s. ; & £2 2s. 
... 7 s. 6d. ; 10 s. 6d. ; 16 s. ; £i la. to £2 2 s. 
£1 10 s. ; £2 2 s. to £3 3 s. 
10s. 6d. ; 15 a. ; £l Is. ; £2 2s. 
each— s. d. 
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 it should be planted 9 in. to 
12 in. deep in good fibrous loam. Strong English-grown bulbs, very solid and of 
great substance. Orders booked for delivery in October , November, and December, 
15L , 21 s., and 30 s. per doz. ; each, is. 6 d., 2s. 6 d., and 35, 6 d. 
,, Bulbs from Japan. Orders booked, for delivery in December, January, February, and 
March 7 s. 6 d., 10 s. 6 d., 155., 2 is., & 30 s. per doz.; each, 9*/., is., is. 6 d., & 2 6 
,, var. platyphyllum. This is undoubtedly the largest and handsomest of all lilies , the 
petals are of great substance, very broad, overlap each other , and are beautifully 
spotted 1 the diameter of the flower is about 12 inches 7 6 
,, rubro-Vittatum, large white flower, with broad deep crimson band down the centre of 
each petal , very handsome 10 6 
Bulbiferura umbellatum, crimson- scarlet, shading to yellow, freely spotted, 2\ ft per doz. 7/6 o 9 
CANADENSE. Plant in fibrous loam or sandy peat, and in either case cover the top of the bulb 
with silver sand. 
. ,, mixed {Parkinson s Martagon Imperiale), 3 ft per doz. 10/6 1 o 
,, flavum, yellow, spotted crimson , 3 ft •. 1 6 
rubrum, red, spotted, 3 ft i 6 
,, parvum, orange, interior yellow , freely spotted, an elegant Californian form of 
Canadense, 3 ft 2 6 
Carniolicum, orange, passing to scarlet , 3 ft. Plant in loam per doz. 10/6 1 o 
. Chalcedonicum, intense deep scarlet, 3ft. ( The Scarlet Turk's Cap Lily of cottage gardens) ,, 10/6 1 o 
. Columbianum, yellow , a miniature form of Humboldti, 1^ ft. Plant in loam ,, 15/ 1 6 
Concolor,y?*ry scarlet, 1 ft ) Plant in fibrous loam, surrounding the ( 1 6 
,, Coridion, bright yellow, 1 ft. J bulbs with silver sand. \ 1 6 
. Cordifolium giganteuin, white, the most majestic of Lilies, 6 to 10 ft. Plant 12 In. deep in a light 
compost of loam, sand, and leaf soil. Protect the early top growth from frost, 3/6, 5/6, 7/6, 10/6 & 15 o 
. Croceum, orange, freely spotted with black. {The Orange Lily of cottage gardens'), 3 ft. ...per doz. 3/6 o 4 
Davurlcum erectum, rich cerise-scarlet, shading to yellow, 2\ ft ,, 5/6 o 6 
,, incomparabile, intense rich crimson, freely spotted, 2 ft 7/6 o 9 
n Sappho, scarlet, shading to ora tige, moderately spotted, 2 ft ,, 7/6 o 9 
. ,, fine mixed varieties per 100, 25/ ; „ 4/6 o 6 
Elegans, see Thunberglanum. 
. Hansoni, bright golden-yellow, spotted crimson, beautiful, 3ft. Figured in “ The Garden," 1880. 5/6 & 
. Humboldti, rich golden-yellow, ftcely spotted crimson , /lowers of great substance, very handsome, 
5 ft. Plant 12 in. deep in light fibrous loam 3 
JAPONICUM. Plant in light fibrous loam. 
,, Browni, white, exterior tinged brown , a magnificent species, 2 ft 3/6 & 5 
. ,, Colchesteri(syn.odorum & viridulum),W// 7 <r, exterior chocolate-brown, a grand species, 3/6 & 5 
. ,, Krameri, delicate rose-pitik, very beautiful, 2 ft. Figured in “ The Garden," 1876 
per doz. 15/ & 21/ ; 1/6 & 2 
Leichtlini, golden-yellow, spotted crimson, 3 ft. Figured in “ The Garden," 1882 \ Plant in light ( 
.. Maximowiczll, fine orange-scarlet, spotted purple-black . ( fibrous loam. \ 
LONGIFLORUM. Plant the varieties of this species 9 in. deep in light fibrous loam. Protect the 
top growth in early spring from frost. 
Longiflorum pure white , 1^ ft per 100, 30/ ; per doz. 4/6 
,, alb 0 -marginatum, foliage distinctly margined white, an elegant plant, very rare .. 
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[Barr and Son, 
