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LILIES FOR INDIANA GARDENS

C. Gordon Milne 
Division of Horticulture

The Lily Has been cultivated for many years, Having been used extensively by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, there are many species, varieties and hybrids that have been collected from various parts of the world and are well suited for Indiana gardens. Although there are many flowers called "Lilies," such as the Daylily, African. Lily-and the Painted Lily, only those belonging to the genus 'Lilium. are true lilies and have true bulbs with loose, unprotected scales.
Selection of Varieties	
The varieties discussed are but a few of the many Which may be obtained from the different species. Some of these are exacting in their cultural requirements and may at times be difficult to grow. Others are sure to give results under usual proper conditions. The beginner should choose the more easily grown types and each year add one or more new varieties. 

Lilium auratum. Goldband Lily. - Japan. Height 4 to 6 ft.; blooms in July. Very showy gold-barred white flowers. Plant bulbs 8 to 10 inches deep in Sunny location.
	
Lilium canadense. Canada Lily. United States. Height 3 to 6 ft.; blooms in July. Flowers drooping bells, yellow to orange to red } with dark spots. . Easily grown and should be planted 8 to 12 inches deep in either fall or early spring.
	
Lilium candidum. Madonna Lily. Europe and Asia. Height 3 to 4ft.; blooms in June-July, A glorious trumpet lily, white and fragrant. Dormant in August and should either be dug then for storage of planted at that time. Plant 3 to 4 inches below the surface and leave it alone as long as it is doing well. Plants are 'susceptible to Botrytis blight, can be controlled by spraying with Bordeaux mixture or Fermate, 

Lilium concolor. Star Lily. Asia. Height 2 to 3 ft. ; blooms in June. Flowers are orange to . vermillion. Plant 8"to' 10 inches deep.

Lilium elegans. Japan, Height 2 to 3 ft.; blooms June-July. Upright flowers of, yellow, orange or red borne in clusters. Plants thrive in full sun arid should be planted 6 to 8 inches deep. Bulbs tend to multiply rapidly and may be divided every few years.

Lilium hansoni. Hanson Lily. Korea. Height 4 to 5 ft.; blooms June. Flowers. 4 to12 in clusters, nodding, reflexed, orange, yellow in color. Plant 10 inches deep in fall or early spring,
Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics State of Indiana Purdue University and the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating H. J. Reed, Director, Lafayette, Indiana Issued in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914.