196 HOME FLORICULTURE 



Righ. Peerless or Star varieties Stella, Sir Watkln, 

 Figaro, Leedsii, Cynosure and Barii conspicuus. 

 Double varieties Van Siou, Orange Phoenix, Sulphur 

 Phoenix and Incomparable. Polyanthus varieties 

 Paper White grandinora, Grand Soleil d'Or, White 

 Pearl, Grand Monarque and Grand Primo. 



The Chinese Sacred Lily is a variety of Polyan- 

 thus Narcissus, of very easy culture. It is generally 

 grown in bowls or vases of water, with a handful of 

 small stones or pebbles about the bulb to hold it in 

 place, and any of the Polyanthus varieties may be 

 grown in the same way. The Poet's Narcissus, and 

 the Hoop Petticoat varieties ought not to be over- 

 looked. Both are very desirable. 



Oxalis Buttercup, of rich golden yellow, with 

 large clusters of fine flowers borne on long stems above 

 the foliage. A magnificent plant for a hanging basket. 

 One of the finest of all plants, in fact, for this purpose. 

 The rose and white varieties are also fine for hanging 

 pots. Plant three or four bulbs in each pot. 



Nerine sarniensis (Guernsey Lily) A species 

 closely related to Amaryllis, blooming freely in winter. 

 Blossoms a brilliant crimson, seeming to be sprinkled 

 with gold dust. Fine. 



Tulip Single. Due Van Thol sorts preferable. 



Zephyranthes White and pink. 



Astilbe While not a bulb, this plant may prop- 

 erly be mentioned here, as it is used extensively for 

 winter flowering. Its flowers are white, of an airy, 

 feathery character, and its foliage very pleasing- 

 Strong clumps of roots are furnished, which should 

 be potted and kept in a cool place until January. A 

 beautiful plant for greenhouse use, but also adapted 

 to cultivation in a cool window. 



