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LILIES — continued. 
w 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 
|| 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. 
fi 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. 
f 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. 
S Indicates the chief stem-rooting Lilies. 
BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES. 
For Greenhouse decoration, 23 in 25 beautiful named vars., £\ is., £i ios., & £2 2s-. 
>> » •• 12 in 12 ,, ,, ,, i2r., i8r., £1 51. to £2 zs. 
For Flower border decoration, 25 in 25 ,, „ ,, £1 is., £1 10s., Sc £2 2s. 
• > >• >, 12 in 12 ,, ,, „ Ts.bd., \os.(sd.,\$s., £1 isAo £22s. 
For Rhododendron beds and borders, 25 in 25 .. „ „ £1 1 or., £2 2s. to £3 3s. 
>> >> „ >> 12 in 12 ,, „ ,, 7s. bd., 10s. bd., 15s., £1 is., £2 2?. 
5£§t“ For several beautiful New Lilies, see Novelty List, page 7. 
N-B. For the interest of buyers we have added, after the name, the plant’s native country. 
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 green- 
house. It commences 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 Pseonies, 
and along the margins of evergreens, 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 earlv in December 
from Japan , and we are bookin g orders for 
delivery immediately on arrival , at the following 
prices. The larger-sized bulbs produce the most 
flowers. 
bit Auratum, Extra Large Bulbs, 12 for 15/-; 25 for 28/-; 50 for 54/-; 100 for 105/- 
,, Splendid Large Bulbs, 12 for 10/6 ; 25 for 20/- ; 50 for 38/- ; 100 for 70/- 
,, Good-sized Bulbs, 12 for 7/6 ; 25 for 14/- ; 50 for 26/- ; 100 for 50/- 
„ Smaller Bulbs, 12 for 5/6; 25 for 10/-; 50 for 19/-; 100 for 38/- 
,, A few Special Monster Bulbs, 2/- & 3/- each. 
Annuals for Autumn Sowing. 
Special List of Ilardy Annuals suitable for September sowing in the open for early Spring display 
sent on applicaiion. 
LILIUM AURATUM. 
