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1425 *Nemastylis Pringlii, a very beautiful nezu bulbous plant, bearing charming star-shaped azure- 
blue flowers two inches across in June, j$ ft. Hardy on rockwork in warm spots. Keep dry 
during winter, and plant early in spring 2 
Nerine curvifolia Fothergilli. large umbels of handsome flowers, deep vermilion-scarlet, i ft 2 
,, sarniensls. See Guernsey Lily, page 25. 
M 11 corusca, bright dazzling-scarlet, with 20 to 25 flowers in a cluster, 1 ft 2 6 
11 11 venusta, umbels of bright scarlet flowers in September, very free 2 6 
,, undulata (crispa), rose-coloured flouers, petals elegantly curled, a gem, % ft 1 6 
Oplirys and Orchis, 12 in 12 distinct beautiful hardy varieties for peat borders, io^. 6 d. & 155. 
»» .* 6 in 6 1 1 1, ,1 ,, ,, ,, 5$. 6 d. &qs. 6 d. 
Omithogalum arablcum, white , black centre handsotne fragrant flozuers in June, a very fine pot- 
plant ; may also be planted on warm sunny south borders, 1 \ ft . . . p. doz. 2/6 o 3 
M extra large roots, 3/6 o 4 
aureum, rich apricot-orange, a beautiful and rare species, 1 ft 1 3 
montanum, charming species, pure white flowers, distinct and beautiful , 3 in.p. doz.3/6 o 4 
nutans, elegant drooping green and white flowers ; 1 ft....p. ioo, 55. 6 d. ; p. doz. is. ... 
pyramldale, large spikes of beautiful snowy white flowers, 2 ft per doz. qs. 6d. o 9 
umbellatum, pure white starry Jlowers in umbels, freely produced ; recommended 
for masses, edgings, and naturalization per 100, 2 s. 6d . ; per doz. 6 d. 
.■ 11 splendens, flowers in the zuay of 1438, but larger and finer, p. 100, 4/6 ; ,, 8 d. 
Ornithogalums (Star of Bethlehem) are fine hardy bulbs, flowering in Spring and early Summer. 
Arablcum and aureum should either be grown in pots or planted in a warm situation close to a 
south wall , at a depth of 6 inches. Nutans, Pyramidale, Pyrenaicum, and Umbellatum, in 
grass are fine plants for naturalizing. O. nutans and O. umbellatum are natives of England. 
Pancratium calatbinum. A syn. of Hymenocallis, which see, page 31. 
* ii illyricum, beautiful white flowers , with long filamentous outer segments. A fine 
pot-plant, or for planting under a south wall at a depth of a foot , 2 ft. ...per doz. 10/6 1 o 
,, littorale, a beautiful greenhouse bulb, with pure white flowers 1 to 4 inches long, and 
resembling a Giant Trumpet Narcissus, 1 ft 3/6 & 
f ,, maritimum, white flowers, delightfully fragrant, suitable for pot-culture, or to plant 
under a south wall at a depth of a foot, ft per doz. 7/6 
‘Pardanthus chinensis (Leopard-spotted Flower), beautiful crimson flowers, spotted orange , 
produced in Autumn , requires light covering in winter , 1^ ft o 
1444 * Pentlandta miniata, a beautiful greenhouse bulb, with handsome crimson drooping flowers, 1^ ft. ... 1 
1445 * Phsedranassa chloracea, yellow, very fragrant, iAft. p.doz. z/6\ T ... s f o 
-• • l • fLx j - J 1 1 ' The Phsodranassas (Queen Lilieal { w 
11 rUbrO-ViridiS, rich crimson, tipped green, 15 ft. ... ( ur* handsome pot-plants, Out may also bt ) I 
,, SChizantha, rich vermilion, tipped yellow and green ( opown under a south wall, planted at th*\ r 
„ ventrlcosa, scarlet, protruding anthers, x\ ft. J "> ( 3 
Polygonatum rnultlflorum majus, the larger-flowered form of Solomon's Seal, a graceful hardy 
plant. Valuable to naturalize in wild gardens and woods, or for early-forcing, 2 ft. p. doz. y. 6d. 
Ranunculus amplexteaulis, a lovely Alpine Buttercup, with glaucous grey foliage and large snozuy 
white flowers ; beautiful in borders or on rockwork, 1 ft per doz. qs. 6 d. o 
1451 *Richardia sathiopica (The Lily of the Nile), large white trumpet-shaped flowers, established in pots 
per doz. 15^., 21J. & 30J. ; each is., is. 6 d., 2 s. & 3 
11 ,, nana (Little Gem), new dwarf variety, with pure while flowers, beautiful in pots 1 
,, albo-maculata, flowers while, foliage beautifully spotted white, an extremely effective 
pot-plant, and valuable for beds and borders per 100, 30J. ; per doz. 4*. 6d. o 
M hastata, fine yellow flowers, with black centre and white-spotted leaves 4 
,, melanoleuca,y?;z£ primrose flowers, with black centre per doz. qs. 6d. o 
The Richardias are all greenhouse plants. Albo-maculata is much prized for its beautifully 
spotted foliage ; Hastata for its fine yellow flowers. These two varieties may also be planted out- 
doors in spring for summer decoration. 
1456 *RigideHa immaculata, a beautiful Mexican bulbous plant, flowers brilliant orange-scarlet, in 
June, very showy, i^ft. , same culture as for Tigridias 1 
1457 * Romulea Clusii, large-flowered Portuguese species in various shades per doz. 3*. 6d. o 
1453 * ,, rosea, var. Leichtlini (new), beautiful large satiny rose ) Graceful little hardy plant*, i oith yras.iy foliage ( e 
„ epedosa, deep satiny canning \ ft per doz. ,/6 ) CAorm "'‘' *“”*■' | ?. 
Sanguinaria canadensis major, while flowers in spring, borne above the coltsfoot-like leaves, 
truly charming ; plant in moist peaty soils and shady places ; perfectly hardy, £ ft per doz. 3/6 
Schizostylis coccinea, rich scarlet Gladioli-like flowers in spikes. Quite hardy. It delights in a 
sheltered situation, amongst trees and shrubs. Established masses lifted in Autumn and potted, 
flower freely under glass for months, ft per 100, 10 s. 6 d. \ per doz. 1/6 
Solomon’s Seal. See Polygonatum. 
Sparaxis pulcherrima, a remarkable plant, with a dense elegant grassy foliage, from which rise 
graceful wiry flower stems, 3 to 5 feet high, arching over in a broad graceful curve, from which 
hang beautiful bell-shaped flozuers ; quite hardy. Figured in “ The Garden," 1888 
1463 ' Stenomesson flavum (Coburgia), beautiful yellow flowers, 4 to 5 in. long 1 Greenhouse bulbs of easy f 
1464 * ,, incarnata, beautiful orange-red flowers, 4 to 5 in. lung j culture. June-flowering. \ 
1465 *Tecophllsea cyaneoerocea, a most beautiful Chilian spring-flowering bulb, of dzuarf growth, bearing 
large crocus-like deep carulean blue flozuers zuith white throat, delicately scented. It makes a 
charming pot-plant, or can be grown in a warm dry situation on rockwork, or under a south zuall... 
Triteleia. See Milla. 
Tropaeolum azureum, true, a beautiful rare bulb. Flowers rich violet-blue, zuhite centre, very pretty 4 
brachyceras, a fine yellow-flowered species 2 
Jarrattii, scarlet, orange, and black per doz. 5*. 6 d. o 
pentaphyllum, red and green, perfectly hardy 1 
poly phy llum, golden-yellow flowers in long trusses, quite hardy per doz. 5 s. 6d. o 
speciosum, rich scarlet flowers in clusters, quite hardy, pots, full of roots, 
per doz. qs. 6 d. & 10 s. 6d .; 9 d., is. & 1 
1472 * ,, tuberosum, yellow and red, very distinct , quite hardy. Plant in Spring, p. doz. 3 s. 6 d. o 
The foregoing Tropseolums are all beautiful climbers. Azureum, brachyceras, and Jarrattl, are 
recommended for the greenhouse to trail over trellises, round pillars, etc. PentapUyllum is a fine climber for 
warm sunny situations oul-doors. Polyphyllum revels on a sunny rockwork. Tuberosum requires an open 
situation and poor soil, and should have branches to scramble over. Speciosum is one of the most lovely of hardy 
climbers, and may in the south be successfully grown if planted in a cool, moist situation, away from the sun's 
rays ; it delights in a shady place, and especially near a stream where its roots can enjoy the water. 
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