Dual monitors with lion how do i change the desktop for the 2nd

i have a macbook pro with a 2nd display monitor.  I upgraded to Lion.  How do I change the desk top on the 2nd montior from this ugly grey material look?

To further clarify what Thomas said, when you access the "Desktop and Screen Saver" control pane with both monitors on and active, you should see desktop selection panes appear on both screens.  Mouse over to the other screen, choose a desktop on that screen's pane, and the desktop image that you chose should be set for that desktop only.
(This also applies if you use more than two screens.)

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