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Vallota purpurea (Scarborough Lily). — A beautiful Cape 

 biilb, suited to a warm, sunny border. It should be planted 

 6in. to 7in. deep in May, and not be disturbed again till 

 absolutely necessary. The flowers are large, brilliant scarlet, and 

 funnel-shaped. Excellent for pots. Propagated by offsets. 



Zephyranthes (Flower of the West Wind; Zephyr Flower). — 

 Though seldom seen out of doors there is one representative 

 of this graceful genus that may be so cultivated. This is' Z. 

 Candida. All that it requires are a sunny spot and a light yet 

 fairjy rich soil. The Crocus-like flowers are produced towards the 

 end of summer, and are of a pure white. The bulbs should be 

 planted in late autumn, and are propagated by seeds or by offsets. 



Fig. 23;.— Tulipa Picotee. 



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