814 GBEENHOUSE PLANTS. 



large umbels and make a grand show ; they are rich vermilion 

 scatrlet, and present a beautifully-frosted appearance upon the 

 surface. It blooms during the middle of August and begin- 

 ning of September. 



N. Fothergilli major. — In this variety the trusses and in- 

 dividual flowers are both much larger, whilst their colour is 

 rich bright red spangled with gold. It blooms about the 

 same time. 



N. Plantii. — This kind produces large dense umbels of 

 bloom ; the individual flowers are large and bright crimson 

 scarlet in colour, having the appearance of being spangled 

 with gold dust. It blooms most profusely during autumn. 



N. sarniensis. — This is the weU-known and much admired 

 plant, usually denominated the "Guernsey Lily"; and, 

 curiously, it is not a Lily, neither is it a native of the little 

 island in the English Channel bearing that name, but comes 

 to us really from Japan. The umbels of bloom are bright 

 red", and very beautiful. It flowers profusely during the 

 autumn months. 



N. undidata. — A spring-flowering species, producing nice 

 trusses of delicate lilac-rose and pink flowers. Native of 

 China. 



N. venusta.^-'Uik.e the other species, this plant produces 

 its blooms in large umbels, which are brilliant rose-coloured 

 spangled with gold ; it is a fine variety, flowering in spring 

 and summer. Native of the Cape of Good Hope. 



Nebium. 



This very old favourite, commonly called the Oleander, is 

 still amongst the neglected plants, though soon to become 

 again, we trust, a greater favourite than ever. Our conti- 

 nental neighbours thoroughly appreciate its beauty and 



