BARR’S GENERAL BULB CATALOGUE, Autumn, 1913. 
LEUCOJUM — continued. 
Hernandezii (syn. pnlchellam), elegant drooping white flowers in May, ht. ft. 
per too, 8/6 ; per doz. 1/3 
vernum (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 too, 5/6 ; per doz. \od. 
vernum carpathicum (yyn. 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 rock- 
work, and for naturalising in grass, etc. Extra strong bulbs, per 1000, 60/- ; per too, 6/6; per doz. i/- 
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. 
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-Footing 
Lilies In the following list are marked thus S. There are others which are less dependent on these 
stem 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 with their tops 2 to 3 inches below the surface, 
surrounding and covering them with sand, and then top-dress with a compost of light soil and well-decayed 
manure, working in pieces of burnt or charred wood. 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. 
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, Tigrinu?n, Chatcedonicum, 
Umbellatum, Elegans, Testaceum, Hansoni, Henryi, 
Giganteum, Brownii, Brownii var. odorum, Longi- 
florum, Krameri, 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, 
adding to the compost a few pieces of charcoal. See 
that the drainage is perfect. The pots should be 
carefully washed out with boiling water and allowed 
to dry before using ; never use wet or dirty pots. In 
order to destroy all injurious insect life it is a good 
plan to sterilise the soil to be used for potting ; this 
can be easily done by placing a bushel of soil in a 
sack, pouring over it a large kettle of boiling water, 
and then spreading out the soil to dry. This will 
prevent a great deal of after trouble from worms or 
insects attacking the bulb roots. 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 make 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 
LILIUM AURATUH. 
