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in a pot to produce a fine effect ; and as the roots grow, 

 the plants should be re-potted (taking care not to break 

 the ball of earth, and to disturb the roots as little as pos- 

 sible), for the growth of the roots is so strong as often to 

 break the pot if it is not large enough for their develop- 

 ment. 



H. spicata, a beautiful plant, producing an abundance of 

 yellow and red flowers. 



H. collina^ having orange scarlet flowers. 



THE NERINE. 



The treatment of these beautiful bulbs is identically 

 that required for the Belladonna Lily. Thus cared for, the 

 flowers will be plentifully produced, and by their brilliancy 

 and beauty repay for the care afforded. 



The soil should be rich loam, peat, and sand, in equal 

 proportions, and water should be plentifully supplied during 

 flowering and growth. 



N. curvifolia is a fine species, with glittering, scarlet 

 flowers. 



N. coruscans has large umbels of shining, salmon-colored 

 flowers, and is our most common species. 



N. sarnensis is the far-famed Guernsey Lily. 



