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LEUCOJUM - continued. each — s. d. 
Hernandezii (syn. pulchellum), elegant drooping white flowers in May, ij ft. 
per 100, 12/6; per doz. 1/9 o 2 
vernum, the Spring Snowflake, a favourite little flower, prized for its pretty white bell- 
shaped flowers in early Spring ; valuable for edgings, masses, foot of rockwork, 
and for naturalising in grass, &c per 1000, 35 /-; per 100, 4/6; per doz. 8 d. ... 
extra Strong bulbs, per too, 6/6 ; per doz. I /- 
„ carpathicum, a handsome variety, making a stronger and more robust growth 
than the typical L. vernum , extra large bulbs, per too, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 ... 
BARR’S BEAUTIFUL HARDY LILIES. 
FOR PLANTING IN BEDS, BORDERS, AND FOR GREENHOUSE DECORATION. 
THE LILY, for variety of colour, ehasteness, and beauty of form, is matchless 
amongst hardy plants. The flowering commences in May, and a continuous unbroken succession 
of bloom, from species of different countries, is maintained till the frosts of Autumn destroy the last 
unexpanded flower buds. 
Culture Out-of-Doors. — In choosing a situation for planting, perfect drainage , natural or artificial, 
should be the first consideration. The borders of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, and suchlike positions, 
are generally suitable for Lily culture, as the necessary compost for the particular species can easily be 
given, and the shelter from the surrounding branches is beneficial in protecting the plants from cold winds 
in Spring, and also affording a partial shelter from the sun’s rays in Summer. Sheltered spots in mixed 
herbaceous and shrubbery borders will also do. In preparing the ground, loosen the soil to a depth of 
several feet, and add fresh loam, coarse sand, and sweet decomposed leaf soil, or good peat, care being 
taken that the soils are as free as possible from insect life , and the compost sufficiently friable. Plant the 
bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep (except where otherwise stated), and they may then remain undisturbed for many 
years. The bog or swamp-loving Lilies Superbum, and the varieties of Canadense and Pardalinum, 
require a moist but sweet soil and rather shady situation ; they are admirably adapted for growing amongst 
Rhododendrons and Azaleas in moist situations, and for the sides of brooks, ponds, rivulets, &c. 
All Liliums are shade-loving' plants ; their favourite aspect is a north-westerly one. 
Culture Indoors. — THE LILY being a free rooter requires plenty of pot-room, therefore use in 
most cases a 6- or 8-inch pot for one bulb, according to its size ; a compost of fibrous loam and sweet 
decomposed leaf soil, with plenty of coarse sand or a mixture of good peat, loam and sand suits the Lily 
best. See that the drainage is perfect and the inside of the pot clean, to start with. 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-nut fibre or old leaf soil to keep oft' 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 Lily may be started in a gentle heat as soon as 
potted, but as soon as top growth shows itself the plant must be kept as near the glass as possible to 
prevent it from being drawn. Superbum, PaPVUm and the varieties of Canadense and Pardalinum. 
prefer for soil a moist sandy peat, but will also thrive in any good fairly moist but sweet soil. 
5gy“ To those desiring further information regarding Lilies, we recommend Dr. Wallace’s 
‘ Notes on Lilies ’ (price 5/- impost). 
BARR’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL LILIES. 
For Greenhouse decoration, 25 in 25 beautiful named vara., £1. ls.,£i. 10s., &f 2.2s. 
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For Flower border decoration, 
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For Rhododendron beds, 
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12 in 12 
25 in 25 
12 in 12 
25 in 25 
12 in 12 
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,,qs. 6 d., 1 or. 6 d ., i $ s .,£ i . is., tof2 . 2 s. 
, £1. 10s., £ 2 . 25 ., to£l. 3r. 
„ 7 r. 6 d., 10s. 6 d., iSs .,£ i . is ., £ 2 . 2 s . 
* Auratum (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan). This 
is indeed the Queen Of Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and greenhouse. It is of 
simplest culture and perfectly hardy. 
Those who have beds of Rhododendrons should plant this grand Lily freely amongst them for 
a succession of flowers. Growing amongst Pteonies, and along the margins of evergreens, 
groups of 6 to 12 L. auratum, 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 fu st consignment o f this beautiful Lily to arrive in December from Japan, and we are booking 
orders for delivery immediately on arrival, at the following moderate prices. 
