LILIES. 
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number of them for domestication, carefully noticing, as 
they were pulled from the earth, what depth of soil the 
roots took. It was found that they struck down about one 
foot, branching out in various directions for nourishment. 
On bringing them home, he had them placed in tubs, the 
same depth of earth being provided as the plants took when 
growing naturally. The tubs were then filled with water, 
and kept full until the cold weather set in. When frozen 
sufficiently, they were taken to the cellar, where they re¬ 
mained all winter. 
On the approach of spring he had them replaced in 
his yard, and after a short time the roots showed signs of 
life. From that they have grown into perfect plants, the 
leaves covering the surface of the water, and buds and flow¬ 
ers developing naturally. The flowers are among the most 
exquisite specimens of pond-lilies to be found anywhere, 
and the fragrance from them can be detected for a long¬ 
distance from the spot where they are growing. 
This seems to prove conclusively that pond-lily culture 
in tubs is successful. 
The calla, or Ethiopian lily, is properly a house-plant, 
and seldom seen in out-door culture ; yet a few are oc¬ 
casionally met with as an appropriate border for a small jet 
of water or a large fountain. For, although not like pond- 
lilies, native to water, they grow on its very edge, and enjoy 
being as close to it as possible. 
This lily is one of the most popular of plants for in¬ 
door cultivation, although quite scentless and decidedly 
chary of its blossoms ; but its creamy, yellowish whiteness, 
that seems to take a golden tinge from the deeply tinted 
stamen, makes a beautiful contrast with violet or red flow¬ 
ers, as the center of a bouquet; while two or three of the 
flowers alone, with the large rich green leaves, make a 
charming group for a good-sized receptacle. 
The calla thrives best in a soil made of equal parts of 
