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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1912. 
LILIES- CULTURAL N OTES—coniinued. 
f;iveH twice a week wlicn 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 starting the bulbs. If very early flowei-s 
are required the plants may be transferred from the cold frame into a gentle heat, but must be kept as 
near the glass as possible to prevent their getting drawn. Shade should be given to the lower portion of 
the stems to induce free stem-roots, and these should be top dressed as they appear. Give air freely, and 
fumigate if required. When coming into bloom a little weak manure-water will be of great assistance to 
the plants. 
To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we commend the following books : Dr. Wallace’s 
“ Notes on Lilies ” (n few second-hand copies left at 5/6 each, post-free), Miss Jekyll’s “ Lilies for 
English Gardens ” (8/10 post-free), “ The Book of the Lily ” (by William Goldring), 2/9 post-free ; 
“Lilies” (by A. Grove), 1/9 post-free', also Vol. XXVI. of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Journal 
containing a report of the Great Lily Conference at Chiswick, July 16, 1901. 
!!»■ The majority of Lilies are not ready for dispatch before the beginning of November ; a few 
sorts, however, are ready earlier, such as Candidum, Croceum, longiflorum, etc., while some of the 
Japanese imported varieties do not arrive until December. Orders for Lilies will therefore be executed, 
if necessary, in two or more parts. 
Soils and Situations Recommended for Different Lilies. 
II Indicates those Lilies of easiest culture, being strong free growers thriving in most soils. Where 
soil is very dry and poor, add loam and peat, or leaf soil ; where heavy and damp, add sand and leaf soil. 
All require good drainage and plenty of moisture while in growth. 
n Indicates those Lilies requiring a good friable soil, not too dry, and the addition of a little peat is 
advisable. The lower part of the stems should be kept in shade. 
^ Indicates those Lilies delighting in shady and moist situations, sheltered from strong winds. A well- 
drained peat soil, where there is bottom moisture for the bulbs to root into, is recommended. Where a brook, 
stream, or pond is available, they may be planted at the margins, where the bulbs can remain moderately damp, 
and the roots find all the moisture they require below. In planting cover and surround bulbs with sand. 
8 Indicates the chief stem-rooting Lilies {see Cultural Notes). 
BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES. 
For Greenhouse decoration, 25 in 25 beautiful named vars., is., £i 10s., & £2 2s. 
» » >. 12 in 12 ,, ,, I2r., i8r.,;^i SLto;(^2 2 L 
For Flower border decoration, 25 in 25 ,, „ ' £i u., £i 10s., & £2 2s. 
>> ,1 I, 12 in 12 ,, ,, „Js.6d.,ios.6d.,i^s.,£iis.lo£2 2s. 
For Rhododendron beds and borders, 25 in 25 ,, ,, „ £iios., £2 2s.lo£3is. 
It It It II 12 in 12 ,, „ ,, Js. 6d., 10s. 6d, i^s.,£i is.,£2 2s. 
8^ For beautiful New Lilies, see Novelty List, page 14. 
N.B.— For the interest of buyers we have added, after the name, the plant’s native country, 
ns Auratum (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan), ht. 4 to 6 ft. This 
is indeed the Queen of Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and greenhouse. It com- 
mences to bloom in August and continues on into September. It is of simplest culture and perfectly 
hardy. Those who have beds or borders of Rhododendrons should plant this grand Lily freely 
amongst them for a succession of bloom. Growing amongst Pteonies, and along the margins of ever- 
greens, groups of L. auratum (6 to 12 bulbs in a clump, planted 9 inches apart), produce a grand 
effect. As isolated subjects on large lawns, groups of Lilium auratum look very handsome and 
stately. A situation should be chosen where the plants are sheltered from cutting winds and screened 
from the midday sun ; on slopes, in a free soil, moist but not wet, this Lily does well, and makes a 
fine effect. 
We are expecting our first consignment of this beautiful Lily to arrive early in December f rom 
Japan, and we are hooking orders for delivery immediately on arrival, at the following prices. 
The larger-sized bulbs produce the most flowers. 
G5 Auratum Extra Large Bulbs, each 1/6; per doz. 15/-; per too, 105/- 
>. Splendid Large Bulbs, each I/- ; per doz. 10/6 ; per too, 75/- 
II Good-sized Bulbs, each 9d. ; per doz. 7/6 ; per too, 55 /- 
• I Smaller Bulbs, each 6d. ; per doz. 5/6 ; per too, 40/- 
II A few Special Monster Bulbs, each 2/6 & 3/6. 
- . each 
„ pictum, large white flowers, beautifully spotted crimson, and petals tipped s. d 
red, very showy, ht. 4 ft per doz. 17/6 I 8 
„ platyphyllum, very large handsome flowers of great subsLance, with broad 
white petals, spotted crimson, bold handsome foliage, and sturdy habit, ht. 4 
to 5 ft Strong bulbs, per doz. 15/- i 6 
t) » Extra strong bulbs ,, 25/- 2 3 
» .. A few monster bulbs 3 6 
