. LILIES. Lilium Harrisii. The varieties of this favorite flower which we offer are truly magnificent in color, form and size. They are all hardy, and the bulbs can be planted either in the autumn or spring, although autumn is preferable; Candidum, Harrisii and Longi- florum must be planted in the autumn, as they then commence growing ; a covering of manure will be found beneficial, but must be removed very early in spring, to pre- vent too rapid growth. The ground should be thoroughly drained. For pot culture we recommend Auratum, Candidum, Harrisii, Longifiorum and the Speciosum varieties. L
. LILIES. Lilium Harrisii. The varieties of this favorite flower which we offer are truly magnificent in color, form and size. They are all hardy, and the bulbs can be planted either in the autumn or spring, although autumn is preferable; Candidum, Harrisii and Longi- florum must be planted in the autumn, as they then commence growing ; a covering of manure will be found beneficial, but must be removed very early in spring, to pre- vent too rapid growth. The ground should be thoroughly drained. For pot culture we recommend Auratum, Candidum, Harrisii, Longifiorum and the Speciosum varieties. LILIUM HARRISII. i Bermuda Easter Lily.) This magnificent Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into bloom and produces flowers in the greatest abundance. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and delightfully fragrant, and if cut when partly opened, will last in perfection for 10 days or two weeks. The bulbs should be potted in early fall in rich soil, and the pots plunged in sand, where they should be allowed to remain until the approach of cold weather. The aim should be to prevent the tops starting until the roots have become strong and vigorous, when they may be brought in and placed in gentle heat. It can be forced into bloom at any desired time, and the freedom with which the flowers are produced is truly remarkable ; even the smallest bulbs will bloom. For outdoor planting it is very desirable, as it is hardy with slight protection, easy of culture, and one of the finest plants for garden or cemetery decoration. Each Perdoz. ico Selected Mammoth bulbs, n to 13 inches in circumference ... $0 50 85 co Extra size bulbs, 9 to 11 inches in circumference 25 2 50 815 00 First " " 7 " 9 " " " 15 1 25 8 00 Second " " 5 " 7 " " 10 75 5 00 LILIUM AURATUM. Of all the Lily tribe, this is undoubtedly one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisit
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