Lily

a genus of plants which gives its name to a family of 2,000 species. The foliage of a lily is seldom striking, but the plant as a whole is stately and eminently graceful. The flowers are bellshaped, with six tips usually turning well outward, or even recurved. It is difficult to classify the various shapes and colors. Easter lilies are pure white, emblematical of the resurrection. They were introduced from Bermuda about 1875. Florists are skillful in securing fine flowers at exactly the right date. A number of our wild lilies are exceedingly handsome. The lily of the valley is a hardy, dainty little plant belonging to this family. If once started in a garden it will take care of itself. See Asparagus; Onion; Leek; Narcissus; Hyacinth; Tuberose