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They are allied to amaryllis, and do well under the same 

 treatment. The soil may be loam and peat. They need a 

 season of perfect rest, which should be given in winter. 

 They flower from June to September, according to the 

 species. The flowers are large and showy ; but, the bulbs 

 of many species being very large, the plants occupy 

 more room than can be afforded, except in a large col- 

 lection. 



B. grandiflora and JosepJiince are very fine species. 



There are about a dozen species. 



B. falcata and Coranica are also called AMMOCHARIS, 

 and may be grown in a greenhouse, as they are hardier 

 than the other species. 



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These are large Cape bulbs, which bloom well both in the 

 greenhouse and the stove. The flowers are coarse, and not 

 very handsome ; of a green color, but fragrant. 



They thrive with common treatment, resting in summer. 

 They bloom in early spring. There are five or six species, 

 none very desirable. 



