212 THE NERINE. 



comes from Japan originally, and N. undulata from 

 China. 



None of the species are hardy with us, but require green- 

 house protection. 



N. sarniensis. This is the Guernsey lily so common in 

 England, producing its heads of red flowers before the 

 leaves. The bulbs are usually imported, just as they are 

 coming into bloom, from the Isle of Guernsey, where they 

 are grown in great quantities. 



By growing the foliage well, the bulb will flower again in 

 a year or two ; but, in England, it is generally thrown away 

 after blooming. 



N. rosea. A fine species, with pink flowers. 



3?. curvifolia. A fine plant, with brilliant scarlet flow- 

 ers. This species flowers freely, and may be forced into 

 bloom any month in the year, although it naturally blooms 

 in September. 



N. corusca. A species producing large heads of salmon- 

 colored flowers, but not very free-flowering. 



N. venusta. A species much resembling N. sarniensis, 

 but producing leaves and flowers at the same time, and 

 blooming earlier than other species. 



N. flexuosa. A species with pink flowers. 



