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BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1908. 
ILEUCOJUM — continued. each— a. d 
roseum (Acis), a pretty little autumn-blooming species from Corsica, bearing elegant little 
rose-coloured flowers, lit. 4 in per doz. 7/6 o 8 
vernum, the Spring Snowflake, a favourite little early spring flower with drooping 
bell-shaped flowers, white with small green or yellow tip, ht. 4 to 6 in. 
• per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. 10 d. — 
vernum carpathicum (syn. Wagneri), a robust-growing variety of the Spring 
Snowflake, with larger flowers, white prettily tipped canary-yellow or green ; valuable for 
edgings, masses at foot of rockwork, and for naturalising in grass, etc. 
per 1000, 60/- ; per 100, 6/6 ; per doz. 1/- — 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL LILIES, 
For Naturalising in Flower and Shrubbery Borders, and for 
Greenhouse Decoration. 
For chasteness and beauty of colour and form, the Lily stands pre-eminent amongst hardy plants, 
and by a judicious selection of species a continuous display of bloom can be maintained in the flower garden 
or greenhouse from May to October. In the flower or shrubbery border they are most effective when 
planted in bold groups, while isolated clumps on lawns of the taller-growing Lilies produce a fine effect. 
The flowers are greatly prized for cutting, as they mix well with other plants and remain fresh in water 
.-a long time. 
Many amateurs have feared to introduce into their gardens these beautiful flowers, imagining that 
their culture was too difficult, and beyond them. This, however, is not so. There are varieties which are 
of the simplest culture, such as Spcciosum , Tigrinum , E/egans, Umbcllatum, and the old Cottage Garden 
Lilies — Condidum and Croceitnt. Others require only a little attention as to soil and position, which can 
■be arranged for in most gardens. 
General Hints on Culture. 
Lilies planted out-doors. — The conditions essential to success in growing Lilies may be generally 
-summarised thus A cool rooting medium ; Perfect drainage ; and Shade from hot sun. 
These conditions can be readily fulfilled in the borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, or amongst the 
various subjects grown in the herbaceous and shrubbery border. In such positions the young Spring growths 
•are protected from cold winds, and the ground is kept shaded and cool by the shade of the surrounding 
plants. This is especially needful in the case of those Lilies which make stem roots, as these are only 
developed freely in shade. On these roots, which are produced at the base of the stem, the flower-head 
largely depends for its successful development, and the bulb for its preservation. As soon as they appear 
■a light covering of good rich soil should be given, into which they can root freely. The chief stem-rooting 
Lilies are indicated in the following list by an *. There are others which are less dependent on these 
astern roots, which they only produce when the bulbs are planted on rich soil and in shade. 
In preparing the ground for Lilies loosen the soil to a depth of 2 feet or more, and add or fill in the 
necessary compost [see notes below). Plant the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep, surrounding and covering them with 
sand, and then top-dress with a compost of light soil and well-decayed manure. As growth advances a mulching 
■ of light rich soil should be occasionally given, and during the growing period the plants should be freely 
watered. In late autumn cut down the old flower-stems and give a light covering of leaves or cocoa fibre. 
The Bog or Swamp Lilies — like Superbum , Canadense, and Pardalitium — revel in plenty of moisture 
;and are admirable subjects for the sides of brooks, rivulets, ponds, etc. 
Lilies in Pots. — Any one with an unheated greenhouse can easily have a very beautiful show 
of Lilies in pots during the summer months. The varieties specially recommended for this culture 
are Auratum, Speciosum, Tigrinum , Chalcedonicum, Umbcllatum, Elegans , Testaceum, Hansoni, 
Henryi, Gigantcum, Brownii, Brownii var. odorum, Longiflorum, Kratneri, and Rubellum. 
In potting use a compost of fibrous loam and sweet decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse sand 
■ or a mixture of good peat, loam, and sand. See that the drainage is perfect and that the inside of the pot 
is clean before potting 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 rn^ke 
firm to prevent the entrance of worms ; then cover with 6 inches of cocoa-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 starting the bulbs. If very early flowers 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” (2/9 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 ; also Vol. XXVI. of the Royal Horticultural 
•Society’s Journal containing a report of the Great Lily Conference at Chiswick, July 16, 1901. 
