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There are many others which might be mentioned, and 

 some very rare, new varieties ; but a selection from those 

 above enumerated cannot fail to give satisfaction. 



THE CRINUM. 



A large family of amaryllis-like plants, with large foliage 

 and showy flowers. All of them delight in rich soil, and 

 require plenty of water when growing. The bulbs are gen- 

 erally large, and require plenty of pot-room. The species 

 cross freely, and many fine hybrids have been introduced. 

 Most of the species are stove bulbs ; though some thrive 

 under greenhouse culture, requiring the treatment given to 

 Cape bulbs. 



C. australe. Flowers white ; a greenhouse species, re- 

 quiring rest for six months in the year. 



C. flaccidum much resembles a white lily. 



C. Capense. One of the hardiest of the family, which 

 may be treated as a Cape bulb : it should have plenty of 

 water while growing. 



C. amabile. A large but very fine species, requiring 

 stove culture, and flowering in spring and fall. The flowers 

 are dark rose-color, fragrant, and are produced on an im- 

 mense spike. The plant is evergreen. 



