This special edition of 'The Book of the Lily' was written by William Goldring, and first published in 1905, making it over a century old. The book features topics like Geography and History, Synopsis of the Genus Lilium, Descriptive and Cultural Notes of Species and Varieties, Hybrid Lilies, Diseases and Insect Pests, and more. A must-have for the library of all Lily enthusiasts and all bulb-growers. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.