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Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass.—Hardy Perennials 
219 Liatris pycnostachya (Kansas Gay-Feather). ^ A beautiful species from the western 
prairies. Spike of flowers often 3 feet long. Desirable for the open border. 15 cts. each, 
SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
220 L. scariosa (Button Snakeroot). ^ Two to 4 feet high, with large heads of rose- 
purple flowers in late summer. Rich soil. 10 cts. each, SI.00 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
Gentiana Andrewsii (see page 28) 
Hibiscus Crimson Eye (see page 29) 
Lilies 
Lilies are among the finest of our garden flowers, and take quite kindly to cultivation. 
They like a moist, yet well-drained soil; although some kinds will thrive in soils heavy in 
texture, the greater number do much better in a light soil. Lilies are, as a rule, planted in 
autumn, and no doubt that is the better time for planting a large number, especially if they 
be imported bulbs or kept long out of soil. But for strong bulbs, taken direct from the 
nursery and planted without being allowed to dry, they can be planted in spring with good 
results—as we have proved many times. The soil for the Lily bed should be deep and well 
worked over with fine, well-decayed manure. The bulbs shoiild be set about 4 inches deep, 
but not allowed to come in contact with the rich soil. Place either sand or leaf-mold around 
each bulb; this will help protect the bulbs, and the roots can easily reach the rich soil 
beneath. 
221 LILIUM auratum (Golden-rayed Lily of Japan). ^ A large and beautiful species with 
a white ground-work, little points of crimson all over the inner face and a narrow band 
of gold painted along the center of each petal. Very fragrant and hardy. Nice large 
bulbs, 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
