It was introduced at the same time as A. longiflora and 

 A. rosea, and requires much the same treatment as those 

 species. The stems die off after it has done flowering in the 

 autumn, and then the pot in which the bulbs are ought to be 

 kept perfectly dry until spring, when they should he re-potted 

 in fresh soil and kept moist. They will soon grow vigorously, 

 and will then require a liberal supply of water. Any light 

 rich soil will sujt them, and they may be grown in a house a 

 little warmer than a common greenhouse, but not so hot as a 

 stove. Like the other species it may be multiplied abundantly 

 either by parting the scaly bulbs in spring, or by striking the 

 young shoots. The period of flowering is summer and 

 autumn. 



