Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157) and index.

Magic of lilies -- Ecology and life cycle -- Lilies in the garden -- Cultivation -- Propagation -- Lily species -- Hybrid lilies -- Breeding your own lilies -- Lilies in America -- Lilies in New Zealand and Australia -- Species checklist -- 'False' lilies.

A wide-ranging study of the genus Lilium , with a brief examination of some of the more common related plant groups and the many fascinating species from which today's modern cultivars are derived. The authors cover every aspect of cultivation, including propagation and hybridization, in straightforward language. Extensive line drawings and superbly detailed photographs.