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TROPAEOLUM, TUBEROSES, TIGRIDIA, AND AMARYLLIS. 
TROPjEOLUM. 
Azureum, Jarrattii, Tricolor, Speciosum, and Pentaphyllum, are of slender and rapid growth : and for neat 
trellis work or for globes, they are most charming. Pentaphyllum and Speciosum are hardy, the former succeeding 
in a sunny situation, and the latter requiring a moist soil and a sunless aspect ; Polyphyllum is also hardy, 
and in a sunny situation is a highly decorative plant covered for months in succession with a profusion of large 
rich golden yellow flowers. each— s. d. 
1734 Azureum, blue 3 J. 6 d. & 5 o 
1735 Brachyceras, yellow 3 6 
1736 Jarrattii, scarlet, yellow, andblack... 1/6 & 2 6 
1767 Pentaphyllum, scarlet and green ...1 s. & 1 6 
1738 Polyphyllum, golden yellow n. (id. & 2 6 
each— s. d. 
1739 Speciosum, scarlet (established pots, 
ready to plant out) 2 6 
1740 Tricolorum, scarlet , yellow , and black, 
is. 6d. & 2 6 
1741 Tuberosum, yellow and red 1 o 
TUBEROSES. 
The flowers resemble the much-prized Stephanotis, but are more fragrant, and being perfectly double are 
more generally useful. If planted in succession, from the 1st of January till July, a supply of cut blooms may be 
had from May to December, and the conservatory filled with the most delicious fragrance. The roots mature late 
in autumn, and are, therefore, unfit to force till after Christmas. 
Cultural Treatment. — The successful growers for Covent Garden pot singly in 5 or 6-inch pots, and 
plunge in moist bottom heat, withholding water till the foliage appears, then giving it freely, and growing on in a 
house with a high temperature and a moist atmosphere till the flower buds are developed, the plants can then be 
removed to a cool house. Success in developing the flower spike depends upon a uniform moist temperature. 
The bulbs for early flowering should be potted and plunged in bottom heat as soon as they are procured, taking 
care that the temperature never falls below 60 deg. The bulbs for ^uccessional plantings may be potted at once, 
and allowed to make root growth or they may be kept dry where the temperature does not fall below 50 degrees. 
each— s. 
1742 Double Italian per doz. 3 s. 6d. 
1743 „ „ extra strong roots, 
per doz. 5*. 6d. 
1744 Double American per doz. 5*. 6 d. 
d. each— s. d. 
1745 Double American, extra strong roots, 
per doz. 7 s. 6d. o 9 
1746 The Pearl ; this variety is more dwarf 
than the preceding per doz.. 9;., 1 o 
o 4 
o 6 
o 6 
The American Tuberoses are now much sought after by the growers for Covent Garden Market. 
TIGRIDIA (THE TIGER SPOTTED FLOWER). 
There is no flower more gorgeously coloured than the Tigridia. The petals are self-coloured and the 
petaloid stigmas and the cup of the flower superbly tiger-spotted, producing a remarkable contrast between 
the lower and the upper part of the flower. Last year, from August to November, we had beds of T. grandiflora 
flowering from roots which had been received from South America and were planted in June in our Experimental 
Grounds. The individual flower of the Tigridia lasts one day, but from the same scape comes a series of blossoms 
continually replacing each other, and maintaining the floral display for a Jong time. The roots may be planted 
in March, April, and May, and for pot culture even earlier. each— s. d. 
1747 Canaxlensis, yellow , spotted scarlet , 1 ft per doz., 3*. 6d. o 4 
1748 Conchlflora, yellow, spotted scarlet, 1 ft per doz., 3*. 6d. o 4 
1749 Ccelestis (Phalocallis plumbea), blue, a distinct species , 1 ft per doz., 53-. 6 d. o 6 
1750 Grandiflora, rich scarlet, spotted crimson on a yellow ground, flowers very large , 
1 ft per doz., 3*. 6d. o 6 
1751 Pavonia, scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., 35. o 4 
1752 Speciosa, dark scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., y. 6 d. o 4 
AMARYLLIS. 
Under this heading are ranged plants of the most diverse character , and requiring to be dealt with separately or 
in groups, as follows : — 
THE FAR-FAMED GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES. 
The beautiful flowers of the Guernsey Lily are brilliant scarlet, and in the sun’s rays appear as if spangled 
with gold-dust. The large handsome flowers of the Belladonna Lily are white, flushed rose-purple, and pro- 
duced in clusters. 
C®* The Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies arrive generally early in September, and always showing the flower- 
bud. Orders therefore, should be given for them immediately after the 1st and not later than the 15th September, 
that being their usual blooming period. When executing orders for these bulbs, we examine the flower-bud of 
each, and send out only such as give promise of good flowers. Notwithstanding this precaution on our part, 
delay in transit, neglecting to plant immediately they are received, or, it may be, an undeveloped defect in 
the flower-scape, may lead to partial failure, but for these contingencies we cannot hold ourselves responsible. 
Therefore, as they are moderate in price, those who would ensure the enjoyment of these charming flowers, 
are recommended to purchase an extra quantity. 
Culture.— Immediately the Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies are received, plant them in light soil, prepared 
cocoa-fibre or moss, and give water liberally. Bulbs purchased after they have done flowering should be potted 
and treated the same as recommended for Vallota purpurea. g 
1753 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o 
1764 Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniensis) „ 76 
HARDY AMARYLLIS. 
The Amaryllis, under this heading, are all valuable plants. The varieties of Belladonna yield in Autumn 
large umbels of beautiful rich, fresh coloured flowers, and are very effective in the conservatory. When grown 
out of doors, they succeed best close under a south wall, or immediately in front of a greenhouse; and if left 
undisturbed, will annually produce gorgeous umbels of lovely flowers. The varieties of Longifolia, are grand 
border plants, with large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped sweet-scented blossoms. Candida (Zephyranthcs 
Candida ) "The Flower of the West Wind,” is valuable as an edging, and decorative in groups, throwing up in 
autumn aprofusionof white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea ( Stembergia lutea), "The Lily of the Field,” is charming 
as an edging, and beautiful in groups when in Autumn it expands its large, rich yellow Crocus-like flowers . these, 
combined with the bright fresh green foliage, give a pleasing effect. Both Amaryllis Candida and lutea are valuable 
rock plants, and perfectly hardy. 
[ Barr and Sugden, 
