FRENCH GLADIOL US, G UERNSEY A ND BELLA DONNA LILIES, AND AMARYLLIS. 31 
FRENCH VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS. 
The roots offered are from, the most experienced cultivators in France, and are all selected to rive large 
flower 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 June we consider the best time to plant ; 
when one planting only is made, we should recommend it being done early in May, but if successional 
plantings are made, commence middle of April, and continue fortnightly till the middle of June. 
Planting to Aovantage. — 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. 
GLADIOLUS ROOTS, VARIETIES OF GANDAVENSIS.— Our own Selections. 
Ready to send out in January, 
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1363 
1364 
1366 
1366 
1367 
S bulbs each of 20 beautiful varieties 42 o 
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12 
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1368 30 in 30 splendid varieties 30 
1369 30,, 30 very fine „ at 
1370 12 ,, 12 splendid 15 
1371 12 
1372 12 
12 beautiful 
12 fine 
Gladioli Roots, varieties of Gandavensls In Special Mixtures. 
per 100. per doz. 
1373 Reds of shades, in mixture 21/ 3/0 
1374 Roses of shades, in mixture 24/6 3/3 
1376 Whites of shades, in mixture ... 24/6 3/3 
1376 Yellows of shades, in mixture ... 30/ 4/6 _ 
1381 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 too, 251., perdoz. 
1382 Brencbleyensls, rich vermilion-scarlet , | ...per too, <16, perdoz. 1/0 each 
selected, extra large roots f Read y *« November { J * 1 - 
per 100. 
1377 Lilac and violet shades, in mixture 30/ .. 
1378 Good mixed 10/6. 
1379 Fine mixed, all colours 15/ .. 
1380 Splendid mixed, all colours 21/ 
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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 umbels of many blossoms. 
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 
flower-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-scape, often leads to partial failure, and as we 
cannot hold ourselves responsible for such contingencies, purchasers are recommended to buy an extra quantity, 
especially as the roots are so very inexpensive. 
Culture.— I mmediately 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 treated the same as recommended for Vallota purpurea. Bulbs of Belladonna Lilies plant 
under a south wall at a depth of one foot. d 
1384 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) per doz., 6s. ; each o 9 
1386 Guernsey Lily (Nerlne sarniensls) js. 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 are admirable planted in mixed flower borders. Candida ( /.ephyranthes Candida ) "The 
Flower of the West Wind," is a neat edging plant, and decorative in groups ; in autumn it throws up a 
prolusion of white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea (Stembergia lulea), "The Lily of the Field,” is also a good 
hardy bulb, for edgings, and in groups, its rich golden-yellow Crocus-like flowers, expand in Autumn from 
the midst of a bright fresh green foliage. per doz. each. 
1 . d. s. d . 
1386 Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple 7 6...0 q 
1387 „ minor, ,, ,, 
1388 „ major, ,, ,, 
1389 Longifolia alba (Crinum capense album), white, a grand border plant is. & 
1390 „ rosea ( „ „ roseum),nMe ,, ,, ,, is. & 
1391 „ pallida ( ,, ,, pallidum) rose-white is. & 
1392 Candida ( 7.ephyranthes Candida ), white , valuable as an edging, and beautiful ingroups 2 
1393 Lutea ( Stembergia luted), yellow, valuable as an edging, and beautiful in groups per 100, 15s. 
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. 
1394 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 2ir. & 30J. perdoz.; 2 s. 6 d. & 3 6 
1396 Amaryllis formosissima, rich crimson per doz., 5s. 6d. o 6 
CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS. 
These are grand plants in the conservatory, much prized for table decoration, and to cut for table bouquets 
and vases. With management, these magnificent Amaryllis may be had in bloom for many months. The 
unnamed seedlings offered we specially recommend ; they are from the most advanced collection in Europe, and 
cannot fail to please, both as regards variety of colour and beauty of flower. 
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