Lilium regale

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Read about Lilium regale in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Lilium regale, Wilson (L. myriophyllum, Hort., not Franch.). Bulb similar to that of L. sulphureum,: st. 3-6 ft. high, smooth, stout, deep green, tinged and dotted purple: leaves thickly scattered, 100 or more, deep green, horizontal, recurved, 3-6 in. long, 1/4-l/2 in. wide: flowers 1-7 or more, 4-6 in. long, nearly as wide, deliciously fragrant, with waxy segms.; about a third of each one, near the base, inside, is bright canary-yellow, while the remainder of the interior is pure white, often suffused pink; outside they are white, tinged yellow at the base and with purple midribs, while the 3 outer ones are also heavily shaded purple; anthers reddish brown. July to early Aug. W. China. —One of the most beautiful of all known lilies, the exquisite blending of tints and colors forming a charming contrast with the rich, deep green foliage. Highly recommended for general cultured both for pots and the open ground, where it is hardy, strong-growing and permanent as far north as Boston. L. myriophyllum, Franch., which is not in culture, differs in its oblate white bulb, its 3-nerved leaves, suberect nearly tubular flowers, short pedicels and glabrous filaments. CH


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