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p 13 weekender may 4 1996 stux lilies have a longhistory and were once used against facial wrinkles and infection waste depots open bryan latham of goodwood is one of the first residents to bring household hazardous wastes to one of two durham region depots the depots at the regions waste management facilities in port perry and in brock township are open to residents tuesday to saturday from 8 am to 4 pm transfer clerk dan lindsay accepts the material photosteve somerville 9056425380 garden centre landscape supplies 11 856 highway 48 stouffville 12 mile south of stouffville rd flnrt gardens 1993 inc 34 clear white marble railroad ties gravel rockery stone seeds grass seed pea gravel screenings red chip retaining walls sl potted j roses s 3 for s 1 fertilizer 2177 9 kg 699 ea 3 for 2000 2177 9 kg weed feed 999 ea 3 for 2800 send your gardening questions to us via marjorie mason hogue see column this page many flowers masquerade under the name of lily lemon lilies calla lilies canna lilies kaffir lily lily of the nile and many more true lilies members of the genus lilium have a bulb that is com posed of fleshy scales without a protective covering so it is never truly dormant and should be con sidered a living perennial plant lilies have a long history they were first painted by the minoans on crete fifteen centuries ago it was also the holy flower of the assyrians the bulbs were used medicinally to cool infections while the petals were mixed with honey to remove facial wrinkles by the middle ages it had become an important motif in art and heraldry in britain the lily was revered as a sacred flower and the famous madonna lily lili um candidum was often planted in convent gardens years of cultivation and cross breeding have created thousands of hybrids the best known groups lets get growing marjorie mason hogue ni perennials annuals arriving soon tor soil triple mix garden soil bagged or bulk quality materials good value for your money we deliver frechette lawncare a professional family business since 1969 free 15 step lflwn analysis no cost or obligation you dont have to be home we leave the estimate in your mailbox 1 types of turf 6 depth of topsoil 2 lawn establishment 7 texture of soil 8 condition of soil 9 moisture level ofsoil 10 controllable weeds 3 density of turf 4 colour of turf 5 thatch composition 11 weed grasses 12 insect activity 1 3 disease activity 14 particular problems 15 potential of lawn s sale never before sold to the publ at this low price 5 drawer puttout basket system grub weed crflbgrflss control landscape ontario gtsssr 41 6 toao nmmrimtiieai waiv awujmu mf zsmst 4kmmjw ii m jnl z hortcultuml trams msocujkw axe the asiatics trumpets and ori entals the asiatics were developed from asian species these small bulbs produce plants ranging from 1830 inches tall that bloom in june and july with flowers either spotted or unmarked in col ors ranging from white pink yel low orange and red the blooms are usually at the top of the stem facing out the taller fragrant trumpet lilies have the typical easter lily l longiflorum shape and range in color from white to yellow to pinks and purples the oriental hybrids grow from large bulbs to about 24 inches tall the spectacular open flowers aire very fragrant the trumpets and orientals beautify and perfume our gardens from july through august during the last 20 years there have been many new develop ments in the lily world the pix ies are dwarf asiatics 1215 inch es tall and perfect for pot growing a longiflorum x asiatic crossing produced the royal series hybridizers in western canada have produced oriental x asiatic hybrids that are more cold hardy than the orientals lily bulbs are offered for sale in both spring and fall although many experts prefer a fall planti ng when purchasing bulbs in spring you choose from a color pic ture or a written description nei ther of which may be absolutely perfect consider growing spring lilies in deep pots when they bloom walk them around your garden to determine the perfect location and then plant them in october if you still have your easter lily plant it now it should bloom again in the fall lilies prefer fertile welldrained soil in a sunny spot where the soil is kept cool by underplantings or mulch all day sun is not neces sary small bulbs should be plant ed 6 inches deep and 12 inches apart if you are making a clump larger bulbs should be 8 inches deep and 18 inches apart large established clumps may be dug and divided in september the best thing about lilies is that no matter how full your gar den is theres always room for one more send your questions or com ments to lets get growing co the tribune 88 brock st v uxbridge ontario l9p1k4 attn marjorie mason hogue