Lilium auratum from Japan is a popular lily grown and exported to all parts of the world.. apparently someone local has the gift of
how to grow them well, they are in supermarkets sold in bunches
and Dick bought a couple of bunches of these and some matching
long-stemmed carnations as part of my birthday present yesterday.
Unfortunately they have a very strong scent when they open and
they usually get moved into a room and the door is shut as neither of us can stand the scent for very long. I love
the colours of this particular species, perhaps I should try
growing some and enjoy them in the garden instead of a vase!

PS.. thank you for all your kind birthday wishes, much appreciated! Von
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