Archive image from page 94 of Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co . descriptivecatal1894jewe Year: 1894 SINGLE TULIPS. LILY AURATDM. LILIUM. Lily. Lilies are usually planted in the fall and thrive best in a dry rich soil, where water will not stand in winter. After planting they re- quire very little care, and should not be disturbed for several j'ears, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually. They should be covered with coarse manure or straw in the fall. 1. Xigrinum. (Tiger Lily. )—Bright orange with dark spots; pe
Archive image from page 94 of Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co . descriptivecatal1894jewe Year: 1894 SINGLE TULIPS. LILY AURATDM. LILIUM. Lily. Lilies are usually planted in the fall and thrive best in a dry rich soil, where water will not stand in winter. After planting they re- quire very little care, and should not be disturbed for several j'ears, as established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually. They should be covered with coarse manure or straw in the fall. 1. Xigrinum. (Tiger Lily. )—Bright orange with dark spots; perfectly hardy. L,. Xigrinum Fl. PI. (Doi ble Tiger Lily.)—Bright orange scarlet with dark s]30ts; a strong growing, showy variety, and entirely hard_v; succeeds well everywhere. L,. Xenuifolium.—This beautiful lily is a native of Siberia and perfectly hardy; it blooms earh- in the season; the color is a lovely vermilion scarlet; very handsome. L,. Auratum. (Golden Banded Japan Lily.)—This superb lily has flowers composed of six white petals, thickly studded with rich chocolate crimson spots, and a bright golden band through tl;c center of each petal; exquisite vanilla like perfume. As the bulbs acfjuire age and strength the fldv/ers attain their maximum size and number. Upwards of twelve flowers have been produced on a single stem. It is perfectly hardy in dry soil, also admirably adapted for pot culture. See cut.
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