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Illustrated Catalogue oj Dutch Flower Roots. 
Lilies (Lilium). 
In their far distant native habitats Lilies are generally found growing in such sheltered spots as margins of woods or plantations, rock} 
ravines, amongst long grass, shrubs, &c., and mostly where for a long period of the year their bulbs are in a comparatively dry state. 
This fact points out the necessity of good drainage, and partial shade or shelter, and shows at a glance the great suitability of Lilies 
for planting in such places as on mixed beds or borders in front of shrubs, or amongst evergreens and roses, on Rhododendron bods, &c., 
and where indeed, when planted in groups of three or five, such fine varieties as Auratum, Chalcedonicum, Speciosum, &c., are matchless 
in their beauty, and produce a splendid and imposing effect. Planting out may take place any time during the Autumn, Winter, 
or Spring, when the bulbs are in a dormant state, or growth has but just commenced ; but generally speaking, Autumn is the best 
time; and the bulbs should be planted at a depth of from six to eight inches according to size, so as to admit of their remaining in tlio 
ground for several years, if possible without being disturbed. Lilies generally are fond of a rich soil, mulchings, &c., and whether 
grown in-doors, in pots, or on the open border, will amply repay with an abundance of fine flowers for a plentiful supply of liquid 
manure once or twice a w r eek during the growing period, and before the plants come into bloom. 
LILIUM AURATUM RUBRO-VITTATUM. 
each — s. d. 
AURATUM (Golden-rayed Lily of Japan). The 
beautiful large-flowered variety, white with yellow 
stripes and brownish-red spots; deliciously fragrant, 
extremely hardy, first-class for pot culture. One of 
the most useful and beautiful Lilies in cultivation. 
No. 1. Extra fine large roots per doz. 15s. 1 6 
No. 2. Large roots, second size „ 10s. 1 o 
No. 3. Good flowering bulbs 
per doz. 7s. Gd. ; 6 for 4s. 0 9 
AURATUM rubro-vittatum. Magnificent variety, 
immense flowers, petals pure white, with a distinct 
broad band of deep crimson down the centre 
3s. 6d. and 5 0 
„ virginale. Yery large flowers, white, with 
pale yellow bauds ; most beautiful variety ... ... 5 o 
„ platyphyllum (maeranthum). Gigantic 
flowers of great substance, very broad petals, white, 
with yellow bands, slightly spotted; very fine ... 3 6 
Browni. Large creamy white trumpet-shaped flowers, 
outside of petals brownish purple colour 2s. 6d. to 3 6 
Candidum. The old favourite White Lily per doz. 3s. 0 4 
Chalcedonicum (Scarlet Turk’s Cap). Splendid old 
variety, flowers medium sized, reflexed, and of a deep 
rich scarlet colour ; finely effective per doz. 12s. 1 3 
Colehicum ( Szovitzianum ). l’ale yellow, spotted with 
black; finely scented ... ... per doz. 15s. 1 
Cultivation in Pots. — For growing Lilies in pots, &e., 
a compost of about equal parts of sandy loam, leaf-mould, and 
peat, will generally answer admirably ; but we have seen some 
of the finest Auratums ever exhibited grown in pure leaf-mould. 
It is also worthy of note that this fine variety will sucoeed 
equally well out of doors in peat, loam, or indeed any good light 
soil, and is consequently unrivalled for planting on Rhododen- 
dron beds, &o. Single specimens in pots of about six inches 
diameter form beautiful objects for the drawing-room, &c., but 
pots of eight or ten inches diameter, with five or seven bulbs 
in each, are truly magnificent when in bloom, and produce 
an effect of “flower and. fragrance” that is not soon forgotten. 
In potting provide ample drainage and pot firmly, placing 
the bulbs about two inches below the surface ; after which, 
plunge the pots with their rims about six inches below the 
surface in cocoa-nut refuse, ashes, or any light material, in the 
way recommended for Hyacinths. Here they should remain 
till the stems have pushed their way some eight or ten inches 
through the plunging material, when they may be removed to 
the cool pit or vinery till the flower-buds begin to expand, and 
then removed to the corridor, drawing-room, or conservatory ; 
or tho plants may remain in the plunging material till coming 
into bloom, before removal to the window, &c., should there be 
no convenience of a forwarding place as suggested. To prevent 
breakage a neat stake should bo placed to each stem when taken 
up from where plunged ; and if extra fine blooms are required, 
a few- of the weaker buds should be pinched out in such varieties 
as will admit of this being done. When the blooms are off, the 
bulbs should be gradually ripened by giving less and less water : 
and when tho stem is quite withered, they should be stored 
in some cool, dry place, for future potting or planting. Lily 
blooms, if cut and placed in water when just expanding, will 
last a considerable time, and are very beautiful for table and 
other decorations, the pure white varieties being especially 
valuable for this purpose. 
each — s. d 
Croceum. Light orange, spotted black per doz. 5s. 0 6 
Davuricum fulgidum. Deep orange red flushed 
with yellow, very showy .. . ... per doz. 7s. 6d. 0 9 
Giganteum (the noble Himalayan Lily). White, with 
broad bands of crimson violet ... 3s. 6d., 5s., and 7 G 
Hansoni. A rare Japanese species. Rich golden yellow 
massive flowers ; heavily spotted ... 3s. Gd. and 5 0 
Humboldti. A fine species, growing about five feet high, 
with large golden-yellow flowers, spotted purple ... 2 6 
Krameri. Similar to Auratum, but of a beautiful pink 
colour ; deliciously scented ... per doz. 15s. 1 G 
Leichtlini. A rare and interesting species, three to 
four feet high, and bearing numerous golden yellow' 
flowers spotted with purplish crimson ... " ... l 6 
Longiflorum giganteum. A fine early flowering, dwarf 
growing species, beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, pure 
white, should be in every garden ... per doz. 4s. Gd. 0 6 
„ Harrisii. Beautiful pure white deliciously 
scented flowers. Will bloom three or four times in 
succession without the bulbs being rested. Splendid 
for pot culture in the greenhouse and for forcing 
per doz. 7s. 6d. 0 9 
Good flowering roots ... per doz. 7s. 6d. o 9 
Extra strong roots ... „ 10s. Gd. 1 o 
„ Eximium. Fine improvement on the old 
Longiflorum : first-rate for forcing in Winter and 
Spring. Long trumpet-shaped flowers ; pure white 
per doz. 10s. Gd. 
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