(,\ rms Department we describe tlio.se things that will bear a Northern wintei without injui), 
and that when once planted will continue to grow and increase. It of course includes not only 
plants with Bulbs, like the Lilies, but those with Tubers, like the Peonies, and others with fleshy 
roots, like the Dicentra, and others with fibrous roots, like the Perennial Phlox and Ivy. 1 Ins 
class of plants are desirable on account of their great beauty, and because they require so little 
labor. The work of planting, well done, is over for a lifetime. To keep the soil in good heart 
by an occasional dressing of manure, and the division of the roots when they become crowded, 
is all the care they require, except, of course, the keeping of the beds in a neat condition. I he 
plants in this department flower gorgeously, but only for a short time. 1 he Lily and the Paeon}' 
are unsurpassed, the last in gorgeousness, the first in delicate beauty, yet we have them in bloom 
only for a brief season. These hardy plants, therefore, should not have a conspicuous place on 
the front lawn where we need flowers every day. 
With few exceptions, Lilies succeed in our gardens 
admirably, and continue to increase in strength and 
beauty for many years. 
The collection of Lilies 
is now so largo and so 
good that no lover of 
flowers can afford to ig¬ 
nore this interesting and 
elegant family, and no 
garden can be consid¬ 
ered complete without 
a good collection. All 
Lilies require deep 
planting, and should not 
he disturbed for several 
years. In almost every lily bulb. 
case flowers will he obtained the first summer after 
planting. In the North it is well, before winter, to 
cover the ground over and around the Lily bulbs with j 
three or four inches of leaves orstraw, or coarse manure, i 
as a winter protection. 
each. doz. I 
Auratum, die magnificent Japan Lily, . . Jo.50 J5.00 
Atrosanguineum, red, orange-marbled, . 20 2.00 
Candidum, common white,. 25 2.50 
Speciosum album, {Preeco.x,) new, white, 1.00 
Japonicum longifiorum, white, trumpet- 
shaped; 5 inches long,. 25 2.50 
Takesima, large, trumpet-shaped, . 75 
Eximium, large, white, trumpet-shaped, . 75 
LILIES. 
Excelsum, delicate, cream or huff, . . . 1.00 
Lancifolium rubrum, white and red, . . 25 2.50 
Lancifolium roseum, white and rose, . 25 2.50 
Lancifolium, extra large bulbs of above. 50 5.00 
Lancifolium album, white,. 50 5.00 
Lancifolium punctatum, 75 
Tigrinum, Tiger Lily. 20 2.00 
Tigrinum, double, . 75 
Thunbergianum citrinum, citron yellow, 
with dark spots ; dwarf,. 35 3.50 
Thunbergianum grandiflorum, large 
cluster of dark red flowers ; 2 feet, . . . so 2.0c 
Washingtonianum, white, changing to 
pink, . 1 .00 
Bloomerianum, or Humboldtii, yellow, 
spotted, . 75 
Pardalinum, yellow and red, spotted, 75 
Parvum, rich, dark yellow, red spots, 
Croceum, orange,. 20 -.*.00 
Canadense, our native Lily. . .. 25 2. so 
PEONIES. 
P/EONIES. 
The Paeonies are perfectly hardy, and they will suc¬ 
ceed in any ground, unless water will lie on the surface 
near the roots in winter. They may be planted in the 
autumn or spring, and are increased by division of the 
roots. These divisions should be made either in the 
autumn, or very early in the spring, and not until the 
plant becomes large. In Southern countries the Paeony 
grows well, but the buds often blast unless grown in s 
partial shade, and liberally supplied with water. Our 
engravings show a plant in flower, and also a root. 
Plants 30 cents dach, and $3.00 a dozen, except Double 
White, which is 50 cents, and J'.oo a dozen; and 
Fragrans, 25 cents, and $2.50 a dozen. 
Fragrans, one of the best pink varieties, fragrant, 25 
Double White,. 5 > 
Active, rose, very large flower and very' compact. 
Amabilis grandiflora, outside petals flesh color, inside 
petals delicate straw, large and fine. 
