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A. vittata has white flowers, with two red stripes on each 
segment. Of these there are many hybrids and varieties of rich 
coloring and extremely large flowers. 
A. formosissima is a peculiar Mexican species, with deep, 
velvety, crimson flowers. 
Vallota purpurea. Scarborough Lily, was formerly classed 
under the above genus. It is a handsome plant, with some- 
what smaller rosy-red flowers. ‘The plants should not be dis- 
turbed, as old-established plants flower best. Pot several 
bulbs together quite deep- 
ly in a large pot or. pan, 
in rich soil, as for Ama- 
ryllis. 
The Amazon lily, Eu- 
charis Amazonica, is a 
tropical plant of great 
beauty, producing um- 
bells of very large white 
flowers. It is easy of 
culture, but requires fre- 
quent washing and plenty 
of water during its sea- 
son of growth. Bulbs 
should be planted deep- 
Amazon Lily. L£ucharis Amazonica. 
ly in rich, fibrous soil, 
and left undisturbed for years. Requires heat and moist- 
ure. 
Crinum is a genus of very large bulbous plants, some of 
which are found wild in the South. 
C. Amabile has leaves 3 to 4 feet in length, broad and 
soft. The flower scape rises above the arching leaves, with an 
