W. E. MARSHALL AND CO., Tnc., NEW YORK 
LILIUM I’.ROVVXri QUORUM 
Hotej to Handle Lilies 
Lilies like a cool well drained i)osition, and preferably 
shaded from hot sun. Most varieties make stem roots, and 
it is because of this that they require jn'otection from the 
sun; a moist cool soil is essential lor their development. It 
is therefore evident that the ideal position for lilies is among 
other plants, either in the herbaceous border, among Peonies, 
or along the boundaries of Evergreens or Shrubberies, where 
the warm sun-rays seldom penetrate the foliage. A liberal 
dressing of richly manured soil should be spread over the 
beds to encourage the formation and development of stem 
roots, which are the real source of sustenance for vigor¬ 
ous growths and large flower heads. 
Lilies should be planted deeply and especially the stem¬ 
rooting varieties such as Auratum, Brownii odorum, Gon- 
c&lor, Coridion, Hansonii, Ilenrii, Kramerii. Leichtliiii, 
Regale, Rubellum, Speciosum, Tenuifolium and Tigrinum. 
These, in, time, would naturally rise nearer the surface and 
consequently should be replanted every few years. 
To obtain the best results, all Lilies should be planted in 
Fall, but if, as is often the case fresh imi)ortations arrive too 
late for this, bulbs can be planted in Spring, and will estab¬ 
lish themselves during the first year, often giving a fair 
flower spike 
In the case of the Japanese varieties, it is advisable to 
have a heavy mulching of manure on ground where they are 
to be planted, as most of these varieties do not arrive until 
late in November or early December when the ground is 
naturally frozen. 
Most varieties may remain in the same location for 3 or 
4 years without lifting and dividing. When lifting how- 
cvei' is necessary, it should be done in September, before 
new roots have developed, and the bulbs replanted at once. 
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