208 THE AMARYLLIS. 



The following are fine hybrid varieties : — 



H. Ackermanni. — Crimson, two flowers on a scape. The 

 variety pulcherrima has larger flowers, and four on a scape. 



H. Johnso7ii. — Scarlet and white, a cross between regi- 

 nce and vittatum. The variety striata has clearer stripes. 



H. hrilliant. — Scarlet. 



H. delicata. — A stripe down centre of the leaf ; flowers 

 scarlet and white. 



I{. Cleopatra. — Dark red, edged with white. 



H. marginata conspicua. — White, with crimson stripes ; 

 one of the best. 



ff. Prince of Orange. ■ — Bright orange. 



H. ignea. — Brilliant scarlet. 



H. crocea grandiflora. — Orange-scarlet, marked with 

 white. 



Amaryllis Belladonna. — This exquisite species is a 

 native of the Cape. Its culture is very easy, if care be 

 taken to grow the foliage well. It thrives well under the 

 general treatment given above ; but will also bloom in the 

 border in the summer, if planted in June. The lovely spike 

 of flowers shoots up in August, followed by the leaves. As, 

 however, the foliage has no time to ripen before cut down 

 by the frost, it is well to plunge it in the border in a pot ; 



