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there are varieties of it, white, rose, and pink, and all vigorous. The 

 Spanish Scilla will grow in quite a shady place. Put the bulb two inches 

 deep in autumn. 



Snake' s-head. See Fritillary. 



Snowdrop. See Galanthus. 



Sternbergias (Winter Daffodil). S. lutea, the Winter Daffodil, 

 bears bright yellow crocus-like flowers in autumn, and is supposed to be 

 the " Lily of the Field " of Scripture. The Sternbergias form a beauti- 

 ful group of autumn-flowering bulbous plants. They are not in the 

 least degree difficult to grow. Sometimes newly-planted bulbs will not 

 bloom, but this is frequently due to the imported ones being of a very 

 small size, so much so, that two years elapse before they are sufficiently 

 strong to flower. After that period they increase. A light and well- 

 drained soil is needful, and, if heavy naturally, lighten it by adding 

 grit, leaf-mould, and road-scrapings. Plant the bulbs early in August, 

 at a depth of eight inches. A form of S. lutea, called angustifolia, is 

 not so shy flowering as the type. S. I. major is another excellent form, 

 with very rich yellow flowers. S. I. fischeriana blooms in February, 

 or soon after. All the autumn-flowering forms of 5. lutea produce foliage 

 at the time of flowering. A very important species is S. macraniha, 

 which is also autumn-flowering, sending up leaves in early spring. The 

 flowers are twice the size of those of S. lutea. S. colchiflora is of smaller 

 growth, but the rich yellow flowers possess quiet beauty. 



Tigridias (Tiger Flowers}. These gorgeous flowers cannot be con- 

 sidered hardy except in light soil in especially favoured districts. T. 

 Pavonia is the most familiar kind. Its flowers are of brief duration, 

 but a succession appears, so that their short life is unnoticed. The 

 flowers are about six inches across, and intense scarlet, splendidly spotted 

 and dabbled with crimson. There are beautiful forms, such as grandi- 

 flora } which, as the name suggests, is conspicuous for its larger size, and 

 the yellow blotched with red T. conchifiora. Tigridias requires a hot, 

 moderately dry, sunny place, such as many borders offer. Generally 

 it is necessary to lift the bulbs in autumn, much as one would a Gladiolus, 

 but in the quite southern parts of the country they will be safe in the 

 ground all winter. Plant in the middle of April, putting the bulbs six 

 inches deep, and a little sand for them to rest upon in the hole, to reduce 

 risk of rotting off to a minimum. Lift the bulbs in November, and store 

 in a dry cellar, or some place free from frost. 



Triteleia uniflora is an attractive flower, with quantities of white, 

 star-shaped blossoms in April. It does well in light soil in raised positions. 

 Plant in autumn two inches deep. 



Tulips. The advent of the " Darwin " strain of Tulips 

 almost twenty-five years ago has done more than anything 

 else to restore the Tulip to its rightful place in our gardens. 

 The early varieties, classed as a whole, may be said to be on 

 the formal or stiff side, and while they are undoubtedly useful 

 for early spring bedding, they have not the same charm or 



