LILIES 
The Lil)^ has always been a favorite, and deservedly so—every line in its com¬ 
position, whatever its form, is a line of beant}'’—its simple grace charms at first 
sight. 
The colors of the different varieties range from pure white to intense scarlet, 
and many sorts are deliciousl}^ fragrant. It is of the easiest culture, and succeeds 
in a great variet}^ of soils, although a rather light soil, or one composed mostly of 
leaf mould, and sand, is no doubt the best. All, or nearl}^ all of them, succeed 
well as pot plants; bulbs potted in the Autumn, and kept as windoAv plants, 
bloom early in the Spring. When the bulbs are potted, they should be placed in 
the cellar or some cool, dark place, out of the way, for a few weeks, until the pot 
is filled with roots ; then, Avhen brought into the light, the}^ will make a strong, 
healthy growth. 
Planting in the open ground may be done either in Spring or Fall; when 
Spring planting is practised, there is not so great certainty of blooming the first 
season as when the planting is done in Autumn. 
All the varieties of the Lily succeed best when planted rather deeply—cov¬ 
ered from five to eight inches in depth. 
Within a few years past, quite a number of new varieties have been introduced 
from Japan, California, and other countries, and no doubt we are yet to have many 
more. A few of the very best and most satisfactory sorts arc described. 
Lilium auratum —Tin'; Goi.dkn- 
Banded Lily of Japan — 
Flowers white, dotted with 
crimson spots, and a gold¬ 
en band running through 
the middle of each sepal. 
A magnificent llower,meas¬ 
uring often twelve inches 
in diameter. 'Fhc largest 
sized flowers should not 
be expected the lost year 
of flowering, but after the 
plant has become well es¬ 
tablished, and has attained 
a vigorous condition. The 
bulbs should be planted 
only in well-drained soil. 
Excellent for pot-culture. 
50c. 
t.lI.TUiM AURATU.M. 
