. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1900. Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. LILIUffl AURATUn. ©fall the Lily tribe, tliis is undoubtedly oueof the finest, whetlier we regard its size, its sweetness, or its ex(iiiisite arraiifienieiit of" color. Its large and graceful flowers are coin jxjscd of six i)etals, of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded wiMi diocolat c cri inson spots, and stri|*)ed through the centre a golden \ell()\\. l-'i-oni six to twenty tlowers are i)roduced on a stem, a
. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1900. Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. LILIUffl AURATUn. ©fall the Lily tribe, tliis is undoubtedly oueof the finest, whetlier we regard its size, its sweetness, or its ex(iiiisite arraiifienieiit of" color. Its large and graceful flowers are coin jxjscd of six i)etals, of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded wiMi diocolat c cri inson spots, and stri|*)ed through the centre a golden \ell()\\. l-'i-oni six to twenty tlowers are i)roduced on a stem, ami as tlie biill)s ac(|uire age and strength the tlowers increase in size and number. It is i)erfectly hardy, ami thri\ es best in a moderately dry, ri(di loam, where the water does not lie in winter, (^ood drainage is necessary to the suo cessful growing of this Lily. Plant six inches deep, and cover liglitly during Winter. Lilium Auratum—First size, 9 to 11 inches in circumference, 15c. each; $ per dozen ; mailed free. Lilium Auratum—Second size, 7to 9 inches in circumference, 10c. each; $ per dozen ; nuiiled free. CULTURE IN POTS. When grown in pots, the best soil is sandy peat, but they will rtower finely in a light, rich mixture. It is advisable to begin with the smallest size po6 in which the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into larger and larger pots as the plant progresses, and until the flower bubs appear, when, of coarse, no further shifting should be done. A cool temperature suits it best, and the plants sliould be liberally watered during the period of growth and flowering. Lilium Speclosum. LILIUM CANDIDUM. (Lcou'ifolium.) The varieties of "Lilium Speclosum" com- prise the most important group of any one spe- cies. They are of easy growth, and can always be relied upoji to give satisfaction to the buyer. The flowers are very beautiful, showy and dis- tinct, and exciuisitely fragrant. Magnificent as border plants, they are also excellent for
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