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LILIES — CULTURAL NOTES —continued. 
Philippinense and Wallichianum require to be started in the greenhouse (see cultural directions in 
following pages). 
To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we commend the following books : Miss 
Jekyll's “Lilies for English Gardens,” 8/io post-free ; “The Book of the Lily” (by William Gold- 
ring), 2/9 post-free ; “Lilies” (by A. Grove), 1/9 post-free. 
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. 
U 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, 
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For Flower border decoration 
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For Rhododendron beds, 
25 in 25 beautiful named vars., £1 u., £1 tor., & £2 2s. 
12 in 12 „ „ izr., i8r., £1 Sr. to £2 2s. 
£1 is.. £1 tor., & £2 2s. 
•js. 6d., 10s. 6(1., 15 s., £1 is. to £2 2 s. 
£1 is., £1 ioj. & £2 2 s. 
7 s. 6(1., 10s. 6 d., 15s., £1 is., £2 2s. 
25 in 25 ,, 
12 in 12 ,, 
25 in 25 „ 
12 in 12 ,, 
p or 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 greenhouse. It com- 
mences to bloom in August and continues on into September. It is of simplest culture and perfectly 
h-rdv Those who have beds or borders of Rhododendrons should plant this grand Lily freely 
amongst them for a succession of bloom. Growing amongst Loonies, 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 froni 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 consig nment of this beautiful Lily to arrive in December from Japan, 
and we are hooking orders for de livery immediately on arrival, at the following prices. The larger - 
sized bulbs produce the most flowers. 
S2,5 Auratum Extra Large Bulbs, each 1/6; per doz. 15/-; per 100, 105/- 
Splendid Large Bulbs, each I/-; per doz. 10/6; per 100, 75/- 
Good-sized Bulbs, each 9d. ; per doz. 7/6; per 100, 55/- 
A few Special Monster Bulbs, each 2/6 , 5 : 3/6. 
pictum, large white flowers, beautifully spotted crimson, and petals tipped 
red, very show-y, ht. 4 ft - 
platyphyllum, very large handsome flowers of great substance, with broad 
while petals, spotted crimson, bold handsome foliage, and sturdy habit, ht. 4 
lo ^ Strong bulbs, per doz. 21/- 2 
Extra strong bulbs ,, 27/6 2 
A few monster bulbs 3 
ru bro-vittatum, large pure white flowers, with a broad deep crimson 
band down the centre of each petal ; a Lily of great beauty and the admiration 
of all who see it, ht. 3 to 4 ft Strong bulbs 2 
t Extra strong bulbs 3 
virginale, large handsome flowers of great substance, pure white faintly 
spotted yellow, with yellow band down centre of each petal, ht. 4 to 5 ft 2 
Extra strong bulbs 3 
Wittei, large pure white unspotted flowers, with golden band running down 
centre of each petal, chaste and beautiful, ht. 3 to 4 ft Extra strong bulbs 3 
each 
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