FRENCH GLADIOLI, GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES, AND AMARYLLIS. 33 
FRENCH VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS. 
[Autumn-flowering Gladioli .) Roots Ready in December. 
tSST" The roots offered are froyn the most experienced cultivators in France, and are all selected to give large 
dower spikes. 
Culture. — Trench the ground as deep as the soil will admit, intermingling as the work proceeds abun- 
dance of rotten manure, and plant the roots at a depth of 6 inches. 
Time of Planting. — From the middle of April to the beginning of Tune we consider tl?e best time to plant ; 
when one planting only is made, we should recommend it being clone early in May, but if successional 
plantings are made, commence middle of April, and continue fortnightly till the middle of June. 
Planting to Advantage. — Groups of three to a dozen roots, planted in the flower borders in distinct, or 
diversified colours, produce an exceedingly fine effect. The roots should be six inches from each other, and 
when the plants are sufficiently advanced place a stake in the centre of the group, and fasten the plants to it. 
GLADIOLI ROOTS, VARIETIES OF GANDAVENSIS.— Ready to send out in January. 
». d. s. d. 
1645 30 in 30 splendid varieties 25 o 
1646 30,, 30 very fine „ 17 6 
1647 12 ,, 12 splendid ,, 10 6 
1548 12 ,, 12 beautiful ,, 7 6 
1649 12 ,, 12 fine „ 4/6 & 6 o 
1640 5 bulbs each of 20 beautiful varieties 35 
1541 3 ,, 20 ,, ,, 25 
1642 r ,, 20 ,, ,, 10 
1643 5 ,, 12 ,, 25 
1644 3 ,, 12 ,, ,, 17 
Gladioli Roots, varieties of Gandavensis in Special Mixtures. 
per 100. per doz. 
1550 Reds of shades, in mixture 21/0 3/0 
1551 Roses of shades, in mixture 24/6 3/3 
1552 Whites of shades, in mixture ... 24/6 3/3 
1656 Unnamed Seedlings of the highest type from which varieties of great excellence can be selected ; the 
flowers are large , and range in colour from pure white to the richest purple. . . per 100, 25 s., per doz. 3 
1557 Brenchleyensis, rich vermilion-scarlet ... ) D . Ar , f ...per 100, 4/6, per doz. ad., each o 
1568 ' seated. <x/ra large roots] Read * Novem6er \ J ,, 5/6. .. 1/°. .. o 
per 100. per doz. 
1563 Yellows of shades, in mixture ... 30/0 4/6 
1654 Fine mixed, all colours 12/6 2/0 
1555 Splendid mixed, all colours 21/0 3/0 
AMARYLLIS. 
Under this heading there are plants arranged very different in character, and requiring separate treatment. 
THE GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES. 
The flowers of the Guernsey Lily are brilliant scarlet, and when seen with the sun’s rays on them have the 
appearance of being spangled with gold-dust. The flowers of the Belladonna Lily are large, pure white, 
flushed rose-purple, and produced in large umbels of many blossoms. 
6^" The Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies are received by us in bud early in September . The supply being 
always uncertain, orders for them should be given as soon as possible after the 1st, and not later than the 
15th September. When executing orders for the Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies , we carefully examine the 
dower-buds, and send only such plants as give promise of good flowers. Delay in transit, neglecting to plant 
immediately, or, perhaps, an undeveloped defect in the flower-bud, often leads to partial failure, and as we 
cannot hold ourselves responsible for such contingencies, purchasers are recommended to buy an extra quantity, 
as the roots are so very inexpensive. 
Culture. — Immediately the Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies are received, pot them in light soil, prepared 
cocoa-fibre or moss, and give water liberally. Bulbs of Guernsey Lilies, purchased after the flowering season, 
should be potted and grown under glass. Bulbs of Belladonna Lilies may be planted under a south wall at a 
depth of one foot, and when established will flower annually. 
1559 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) per doz., 6s. ; each o 9 
1560 Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis) ,, ys. 6d. ,, 09 
HARDY AMARYLLIS. 
The Belladonnas in Autumn produce large umbels of beautiful rich, delicately coloured flowers, and in 
pots are very effective for conservatory decoration. Grown out of doors, plant at a depth of one foot, under a 
south wall, or immediately in front of a greenhouse ; there, undisturbed, they will annually produce gorgeous 
umbels of flowers. The varieties Longifolia (Crinum) produce large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped sweet- 
scented blossoms, and being perfectly hardy, are admirable to plant in mixed flower borders. Candida ( Zephyr - 
anthes Candida ) "The Flower of the West Wind,” is a neat edgingplant, and decorative in groups ; in autumn 
it throws up a profusion of white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea [Sternbergia luted), "The Lily of the Field,” 
is also a good hardy bulb, for edgings, and groups, its rich golden-yellow Crocus-like flowers, expanding in 
Autumn from the midst of a bright fresh green foliage. per doz. each. 
1561 Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple 
1562 „ minor, „ „ 
1563 „ major, „ „ 
1564 Longifolia alba (Crinum capense album), white, a grand border plant 
1665 „ roaea ( „ „ xoaevan), rose ,, „ ,, 
1566 „ pallida ( „ ,, pallidum) rosy-white is. & 
1567 Candida ( Zephyranthes Candida ), white , valuable as an edging, and beautiful ingroups 
1668 Lutea [Sternbergia luted), yellow, valuable as an edging, and beautiful in groups per 100, 12/6 
7 6...0 9 
1 o 
1 6 
1 o 
o 9 
1 6 
1 6...0 3 
2 0...0 3 
VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOBEA LILY. 
Vallota purpurea, known also as Scarborough Lily, is most valuable as an Autumn-flowering plant, and as a 
cut flower for filling vases. Amaryllis formosissima, the Jacobea Lily, is a quaintly-shaped beautiful flower, and 
forces well, it should be potted in succession for Spring decoration. In May the dry bulbs can be bedded out 
or planted in the flower borders for Summer-flowering. Vallota purpurea we recommend to be planted out of 
doors in May, and when in bud potted up for conservatory decoration. each—*, d. 
1569 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 15*., 21 s. & 30 s. per doz.; is. 6d., 2 s. 6d. & 3 6 
1570 Amaryllis formosissima, rich crimson per doz., 4J. 6d. o 6 
1571 ,, ,, glauca, bright crimson-scarlet per do z.,ys.6d. o 9 
Ring Street , Covent Garden , 1886.] 
