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A. Doxaghue, Omaha, Nebraska. 
LIL Y-OF-TH E-VALLEY. 
LILV-OF-THE-VALLEY. 
This is most charming when grown in 
large patches in partially shaded locali- 
ties around the lawn, near the borders of 
streams, lakes, etc., being perfectly 
hardy. Flowering roots, 5 cts. each, 50 
cts. per doz.; large clumps, 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 per doz. 
LEMON VERBENA. 
A universal favorite, and invaluable for 
its fragrant leaves, so grateful when 
mixed with bouquets. They will retain 
their fragrance for years, when dried. 
Strong plants, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
LOBELIA. 
A most excellent and useful genus of 
plants, of easy culture, and well adapted 
for bedding, edging, pots or rockeries. 
10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
LIUUM. 
The beautiful Lily family. Lilies are 
universal favorites, and in every garden 
may be found a place where some of the 
species will grow. Even the rarer sorts . 
are not difficult to grow, and have lately 
been placed within reach of all. In select- 
ing a spot for planting Lilies, be careful 
that it is well drained, so that water stand- 
ing about the bulbs may not cause them 
to decay. Any fertilizers used in enrich- 
ing the soil must be thoroughly decom- 
posed, and sand and leaf mold or peat 
mixed with it will be beneficial if the soil 
is loamy. The majority of species are 
planted about 6 inches deep ; California 
varieties not less than 10. In planting, 
leave room for the clumps to grow large, 
remembering that, once well planted, the 
bulbs should not be disturbed for years. 
A mulch of hay or leaves spread over the 
soil about them in autumn forms a good 
winter protection. We have a fine stock 
of both rare and common varieties. 
Auratum. (Golden Japan Lily.) This 
superb Lily has flowers 10 to 12 inches in 
diameter, composed of six white petals, 
thickly studded with rich chocolate-crim- 
son spots, and a bright golden band 
through the center of each petal ; exqui- 
site vanilla-like perfume. Extra strong 
bulbs, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz.; fine 
bulbs, 25 cts. each, $ 2.50 per doz. 
Speciosum album. Large white flow- 
ers of great substance, with a greenish 
band running through the center of each 
I petal; very fine. 30 cts. each , $3 per doz. 
Speciosum rubrum. Is white, heavily 
: spotted with rich crimson spots. 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz. 
Longiflorum. Extra fine bulbs of this 
well-known white trumpet-shaped Lily, 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
LILIUM AURATUM. 
