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ZEPHYRANTHES. 
For the open border this genus furnishes some of 
the most useful bulbs in cultivation; they are easily 
managed, requiring the same treatment as the Gladiolus ; 
they should be planted at the same time, only rather more 
closely. Two of the species are continual bloomers. 
They are particularly adapted for open air culture, and 
are, in fact, of but little use, relatively, elsewhere. 
See engraving, Page 11. There are a number of species 
and varieties; the truly useful ones are: 
Z. Atamasco.—A native of Virginia and south- 
ward, where it is popularly known as the Atamasco Lily. 
It is also known as Amaryllis Atamasco ; flowers white, 
changing to light pink, singly on stems about one foot 
high. This rarely blooms more than once in a season. 
Z. candida (Amaryllis candida).—Peruvian Swamp 
Lily. ‘This is one of the most useful of the species. 
The bulbs are small, produced in bunches; flowers about 
two inches across, pure white, on stems eight inches high. 
This is a capital border plant; it forms a solid mass of 
grass-like foliage, and is in constant bloom from July 
until killed down by frost. Its pure white flowers, ris- 
ing just above the bright green foliage, form a striking 
and pleasing contrast. The bulbs should be separated 
in the spring and planted in masses, or as a border, two 
inches apart each way. ‘Take up in the fall, after a 
heavy frost, and store the same as the Gladiolus. 
Z. rosea (Fairy Lily).—This should be treated in 
precisely the same manner as the above, excepting that 
the bulbs should be planted five inches apart each way. 
The two species should be planted in rows, side by side, 
or in masses close together, in order to produce that har- 
mony of color, that white, bright pink and green always 
