. Scotch Pink, Snow. Lilies. Some of the varieties of this favorite flower are truly niagnifieent. They are all hardy, and the bulbs can \w planted either in the spring or autumn ; Cavdidum and Longiflorum Japonicum should be planted in the autumn, as they commence then to grow ; a covering of manure will be found beneficial fur all the varieties, but must be removed very early in spring to prevent too rapid growth. The ground should be tlioroughly drained. For pot-culture we recommend the Candi- dtims, Lancifoliuras, Longiflorums and Auratum. AURATUM (Golden Japan Lily). This superb Lily has
. Scotch Pink, Snow. Lilies. Some of the varieties of this favorite flower are truly niagnifieent. They are all hardy, and the bulbs can \w planted either in the spring or autumn ; Cavdidum and Longiflorum Japonicum should be planted in the autumn, as they commence then to grow ; a covering of manure will be found beneficial fur all the varieties, but must be removed very early in spring to prevent too rapid growth. The ground should be tlioroughly drained. For pot-culture we recommend the Candi- dtims, Lancifoliuras, Longiflorums and Auratum. AURATUM (Golden Japan Lily). This superb Lily has flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, composed of 6 white petals, thickly studded with rich chocolate- crimson spots, and a bright golden band through the centre of each petal; exquisite vanilla-like perfume. As the bulbs acquire age and strength, the flowers ob- tain their maximum size and number. Upwards of 12 flowers have been produced on a single stem. It is perfectly hardy in dry soils, and is excellent for pot- culture. Strong flowering bulbs 50 cts each, $ per doz. Medium size flowering bulbs 30 cts. each, $ per doz. Each. Doz. Bulbiferum aurantiaciim. Orangered, cup-shaped flowers 20 $ Canadense. Pendulous flowers, yellow, spotted with brown â .15 ;iO Caiididiim. Snov/-white, fragrant .15 JBxcelsuin {Trstaceumlsabellinum). Deli- cate light buff color CO Lancifolinm album. Splendid large pure white flowers 40 Laiicifoliuni album prfccox. Pure white, large and fine ; a lovely Lily 50 Lancifolium rubrum. White and crimson 20 Lancifolium punctatum. White, spotted with delicate salmon 50 Lancifolium monstrosuin album. Large cluster of pure white flowers 60 Lancifolium monstrosum rubrum. White, crimson spotted 40 Longiflorum [Easter Lily). Large and beautiful, snow-white, trumpet-shaped blossoms; also desirable for forcing as a bouquet flower 25 Pulchellum. Brilliant scarlet, similar in habit and form to Tenufol
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