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Hesperoscordum lacteum, an elegant plant, po- 
pularly called the " Missouri Hyacinth " 32 
Hessea, a charming Cape bulb 32 
Hyacinths, bedding varieties In colours! for 
planting in designs in beds or groups where 
specific shades are desired 8 
Hyacinths, bedding varieties In mixture, for 
beds or groups of mixed shades 8 
Hyacinths, Pompon or Miniature. The varieties 
in this section were originally intended to inte- 
rest the young in floriculture. The roots have 
been selected, and may be planted in groups, 
injardinets, in small pots, small glasses, and 
in the "very own" gardens of our young 
friends 8 
Hyacinths, Dwarf White Koman. Those wlio 
desire forced flowers early should plant these, 
the Italian Narcissus and the Roman Nar- 
cissus early in Autumn, and force them into 
bloom by November or December 8 
Hyacinths, named varieties, specially selected 
for growing in glasses, pots, jardinets, etc. ... 9 
Hypoxis, an elegant pot plant 32 
Imantophyllum miniatum, a conspicuously beau- 
tiful plant almost always in flower 32 
Insecticides, Styptics, Tobacco Paper, etc 41 
Iris, English. Were it possible to bed out the 
rare orchids, such as the Lcelias and Cattleyas, 
they would not surpass either the beauty or 
effectiveness of these j8 
Iris, Spanish. If a bed of rare and curious orchids 
were placed side by side witha bed of these, it 
is doubtful if the uninitiated in their comparative 
value would not prefer the Iris to the orchids 18 
Iris, German. Plants' of great value, thriving 
almost anywhere and in any soil, and pro- 
ducing flowers of great beauty and variety ... 19 
Iris pumtla. These dwarf varieties of the her- 
baceous Iris arc charmingly effective in April 
and May, and arc exceedingly decorative 
either in groups or as permanent edgings to 
borders or Rhododendron beds 18 
Iris Kasmpferi, a new race of herbaceous Iris of 
great beauty, recently introduced from Japan 19 
Iris various, embrace the charming sweet-scented 
Persian, useful for spring beds and to force ; the 
beautiful Peacock Iris; the elegant and charm- 
ing Iris reticulata; and the wonderful-looking 
handsome Susiana ; also the variegated-leaved 
Iris, useful for winter decoration 19 
Ismene. Galathina is called the "Sweet-scented 
Sea Daffodil;" a charming greenhouse and 
sitting-room plant 32 
Ixia. What visitor to the London flower shows 
in May and June has not been struck with the 
exquisite elegance of the Ixia, even with its 
beauty unrevealed within its closely-folded 
petals! But what would be the delight if 
these same flowers were seen expanded in the 
sun's rays, revealing such grace and beauty 
possessed by no other plants! 20 
Jonquil Narcissus, double and single. These are 
greatly prized for their pleasing and delicate 
fragrance and their graceful rush-like foliage.. 13 
LachenaJia. The grotesque beauty of theirflowers, 
and their distinctiveness and contrast, greatlv 
enhance their value.... 32 
Lawn Sand, an introduction of great value ; it 
destroys daisies, dandelions, plantains, etc., 
and at the same time improves the quality of 
the grass, causing it to thicken at the bottom, 
and giving it a richer green tint 41 
Leucojum, the "Snow-flake." Vernum flowers in 
February and March, and is a perfect spring 
gem; /Estivum and Pulchellum flower later 
and grow taller. As a cut flower these latter 
might pass for Snowdrops in May 32 
Liatris spicata, a plant of rare beauty in the flower 
border, and matchless to cut for table bou- 
quets 33 
Lilies (Lilium): in form exquisite, in colour rich, 
varied, and striking; when judiciously arranged 
■ a succession of flowers can be had from May 
to October; the early-flowering yellow, red, 
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apricot, orange, crimson, and scarlet varieties, 
succeeded by the snow-white Longiflorum 
and Candidum; then the Golden-rayed Queen 
of Lilies, and the beautiful Tiger Lily and its 
varieties; and these again followed by the 
magnificent Speciosum. All are hardy and 
equally adapted for in or out-door decoration, 
and to cut for furnishing vases and table 
bouquets. The goldcn-margined and golden- 
blotched foliaged varieties of Candidum arc 
objects of attraction in the conservatory.. 26 
Lily of the Valley. Few plants are more dearly 
prized than these. A potful in a jardinet, 
with their pure white flowers and delicate green 
foliage, is a gem; while a few sprigs in a lady's 
bouquet or dress, or in a button-hole, are 
esteemed above all other flowers 33 
Lithospermum, a prostrate plant, admirable for 
beds, rockwork, etc., covered with a profusion 
of the intensest Gentian-blue flowers 35 
Lycorls aurea, a beautiful Amaryllis, popularly 
called the " Golden Lily" 33 
Manures for Plants in pots, and in the i'iower 
and Kitchen Garden , x 
Medeola asparagoides, a lovely chmber for con- 
servatory and hanging baskets, with fragrant 
flowers 
MelantMum, little Ixia-like plants 33 
Moraea, charming Cape bulbs for pot culture, with 
pretty little Iris-like flowers 33 
Muscarl. In this section are included the liand- 
■ some Feather Hyacinth, the charming Grape 
Hyacinth, the beautiful and showy Starch 
Hyacinth, and the fragrant Musk Hyacinth... 24 
Multum-in-parvo Window Gardens. See Alpine 
Window Gardens. 
Narcissus, Polyanthus - flowered, for green- 
house, conservatory, and drawing-room de- 
coration this flower ranks next to the Hya- 
cinth in importance; its large bunches of 
flowers deliciously fragrant, and its simplicity 
of culture, have secured for it universal favour. 
I n flower beds it is exceedingly effective, form- 
ing an agreeable succession to the Hyacinth. 
In our Experimental Grounds we have had 
beds of this flower for years, which have 
always elicited the greatest admiration. The 
Paper White and Double Roman Narcissus, 
planted early in autumn and forced, bloom in 
succession from November to Christmas 11 
Narcissus, double and single. Few plants are 
more effective in groups in the flower borders, 
or, as they sometimes are, planted in long- 
lines, and left undisturbed; the dwarf varieties 
are frequently, and with considerable effect, 
used as edgings. In this section of Narcissus 
there are varieties of more than ordinary beauty 
which when grown several in a pot, are worthy 
to grace the conservatory or sitting-room. 
Amongst these we shall mention N. bulbo- 
codium, the charming Trumpet of Medusa, 
N. nanus, N. intermedins, N. orientalis, N. 
teliuifolius, N. tenuior, the Silverjonquil; and 
the little slender N. juncifolius. To these we 
wouldadd N. maximus, the large Golden Trum- 
pet Narcissus; N. moschatus, the Silver Trum- 
pet Narcissus ; N. bicolor, the Silver and Gold 
Trumpet Narcissus; N. Macleai, N. Trian- 
drus, N. Tazetta ; N. odorus, the large Jon- 
quil. In addition to these are the large 
double Narcissi, conspicuous for their rich 
contrast of colours I2 
Nerine. The varieties of this genus are all related 
to the Guernsey Lily, and are remarkable for 
their great beauty and easy culture 33 
Ophiopogon ; curious ornamental plants, popularly 
known as ' ' Snake's-beard ” 33 
Ornitliogalum, generally called "Star of Beth- 
lehem:" Umbellatum is the earliest ; Pyra- 
midale and Arabicum are handsome and 
noble ; Aureum is a splendid pot plant 33 
Oxalls, exceedingly pretty plants, in groups in 
the flower border, as an edging, and for pot 
culture 
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