LILIES. 
Many ol the varieties oi' Lily are well known, while a 
greater number are rarely seen in our gardens. The Lily, 
unlike the Tulip and many other bulbs which are not in¬ 
jured, but rather improved by being taken up annually, 
should not be moved oftener than is necessary. They soon 
begin to grow when taken out of the earth, and are very 
much weakened thereby. These sprouted bulbs look green 
and attractive, and when offered for sale are often the first 
to be selected by those unacquainted with their habits, ex¬ 
perience, however, soon teaches the buyer to choose the 
solid, unsprouted bulbs. After flowering, the leaves of ma¬ 
ny of the species die down, the bulbs are then resting, and 
can be safely removed, separated and transplanted. The 
L. Candidum, Auratum and many others are very desirable. 
L. Candidum is the purest white lily, and being extremely 
hardy should occupy a place in every garden. A mass of 
white lilies are always objects of admiration. This is one 
lilium candidum. of the best sorts for winter-flowering, and is the fashiona¬ 
ble Easter Lily held in such high esteem for church or house decorations during Easter time. L. Longiflorum 
is not very unlike L. Candidum—flowers trumpet-shaped; equally as fragrant; a good winter bloomer, but not 
quite as hardy as some of the others. L. Auratum—Magnificent Japan Lily.—This new species of lily, intro¬ 
duced a few years since from J apan, is thus described by a writer who saw it when first exhibited at South 
Kensington : 
“If ever a flower merited the name of glorious it is this, which stands far above all other lilies, whether we 
r egard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Imagine upon a purple stem, not thicker 
than a ramrod, and not above two feet high a saucer-shaped flower of immense size, composed of six spread¬ 
ing somewhat crisp parts, rolled back at their points, and having an ivory-white spin. To this add, in the 
middle of each of the six parts, a broad stripe of light satin yellow, loosing itself gradually in the ivory-skin, 
and the reader who has not seen it may form a feeble notion of what it is.” 
L. speciosum, Japan Lily, also called L. Lancifolium. There are several varieties, as hardy as the common 
lilies; easily cultivated, and a valuable acquisition to the garden. The several varieties planted in groups will 
produce a magnificent head of flowers. 
Lilium Auratum, (The magnificent Japan Lily,). 50 
Candidum, (Easter Lily,) pure white,. 20 
Lancifolium, (Common Japan Lily,) white and red,.. 25 
Rosoum, white and rose,. 35 
Album, white,. 50 
Chalcedonicum, fine scarlet. 50 
SNOW-DROP. 
Unlike most bulbs the Snow-drop is not particular as to its 
surroundings, and if planted among the grass-roots in the 
lawn, it will flower equally as well, and after fulfilling its 
mission, ripen its leaves, and be out of the way before it is 
time to cut the grass. Pretty planted in pots with larger 
bulbs. 
Double Snow-drop, per doz. yg 
Single Snow-drop, per doz. 26 
Lilium Japonioum Longiflorum, white, trumpet-shaped, 
live inches,. 25 
Excelsium, delicate buff,.i,oo 
I will furnish any of the other varieties at regular 
prices on application. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS. 
Spanish Iris, mixed varieties,. 5 
Winter Aconites,. 10 
Scilla Sibirica, bright intense blue,.• iq 
Persian Ranunculus, per doz. 50 
Turban Ranunculus, per doz. 25 
Crown Imperials,. 50 
English Iris, mixed varieties,. 5 
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