LILIUMS AND OTHER BULBS 139 



SMzostylis coccinea. 

 Leucojum vernum, Carpathicum. 



jEstivum. 



These giant Snowdrops should be grown by every one as 

 they last well in water and are beautiful either alone or with 

 other flowers. 

 Watsonia Ardernei. This somewhat resembles a very large 



Freezia, and is a beautiful plant. 

 Vcdotta purpurea (The Jersey Lily). An old cool greenhouse 



bulb of easy cultivation and great beauty. 

 Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) varieties. These handsome bulbs 

 have of late years become deservedly more popular 

 in England. On the Continent they have always 

 been extensively grown for decorative work. They 

 are nearly hardy, of easy cultivation, and their 

 gorgeously beautiful flowers last over a week in 

 water. 



