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1339 Hippeastrum advenum coccineum, larges H. praetense was figured in " The Garden," l ' 
, „„„ umbels of purple-red 'flowers, ift. I 1878 , from plants flowering in the garden of the j 1 
prsetense, brilliant scarlet, 1 ft. ( late Rev. John Nelson. Plant close to a wall, at) c 
■.•Li tt ”1 roseum, rosy lilac, \ tt. ) a depth of 9 inches, or grow in pots in a greenhouse ( I 
1342 Homerla aurantlaca (Bobartia), bearing a profusion of charming bright salmon-rose /lowers in 
summer ; plant on light soils or rockwork, 1 ft per 100 . 8 r. 6 d . ; per doz. is. 3d. 
1®™ t. colllna, a beautiful Sparaxis-like plant, with a profusion of orange-scarlet flowers, 
cultural treatment same as for Ixias, 1 ft per doz. 31 . 61 i. o 
1344 Hyacinthus amethystinus, an elegant miniature alpine Hyacinth of the most beautiful amethyst- 
blue ; charming in pots , and clumps in flower borders , or as edgings; quite 
hardy, ^ft per ioo, qs. id. ; per doz. is. 3d. 
1 , azureus. See Muscari azureum, page 17 . 
* Hyacinthus candicans (the Snow-white Summer-flowering Giant Hyacinth), see page 23 . 
*Hymenocallis amancaes, the golden-yellow Peruvian Daffodil, a rare species, rift 13 
,, calathlnum, the pearly, sweet-smelling White Sea Daffodil, rift. ..per doz is id o 
littoralls. See Pancratium. 
undulata, beautifully fringed, large white delicate flowers, ij ft per doz. 6 ,v. 6 uT. o 
The Hymenocallls are beautiful greenhouse bulbs, and also suitable for out-doors, planted close to a 
south wall at a depth of 9 inches. 
Imantophyllum Aitoni. A syn. of Olivia nobilis, seepage 29 . 
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f Handsome bulbous plants for \ 3/6 & 
stove or U'ai'jrt greenhouse. ( 
" , , miniatuin, orange-crimson flowers, in clusters 2 ft. 
* ,, cyrtanthiflorum, orange-coloured flowers, in clusters 2. It, i 
"Iamene. See Hymenocallis. 
Ixiolirion tataricum (Pallasi), beautiful deep blue tubular flowers , perfectly hardy. Plant late 
in Autumn, and lift when done flowering, ii ft p cr doz. - s Q 
Lachenalia aurea (1 st Class Cert., R.H.S.), bold spikes of rich yellow flowers, $ ft . o 
contaminata, white and rose, Heliotrope-scented flowers, i ft 1 
fragrans, white, sweet smelling flowers, 1 ft 1 
glaucina, spikes of pretty metallic-blue flowers, handsome spotted foliage , very striking 
i ft. Figured, Pot. Mag.,Vol. 64 , Tab. 3552 f‘ 0 
luteola, flowers yellow, with green and red, robust grower, 1 ft. .........per doz. es id 
Nelsoni, deep rich golden-yellow, large flowers, one of the finest, 1 ft. 1 6 
pallida, large spikes of pale metallic-blue flowers, tinged pink, fragrant, 1 ft. ... 16 
pendula, large brilliant red flowers, tipped green and purple; very beautiful and 
showy i ft. per doz. 4 r. 6d. 
pustulata, white, very distinct and remarkable blistered foliage, 1 ft 
quadricolor, scarlet, yellow, and green, with broad crimson lip, very beautiful, ift"’ ... 
tricolor, scarlet, yellow and green, 1 ft per doz. 3s. i d. 
viridis, green and white, 1 ft. 
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The Lachenalias are vety beautiful plants, with curiously spotted leaves and handsomer flower 
spikes, early in Spring. They should be potted early in a compost of loam, sweet leaf soil, and 
sand, placed in a greenhouse or frame, and never allowed to suffer for want of water. See Plate in 
" The Garden," 1880 . 
*Littonia modesta, an elegant greenhouse climber, yielding abundance of slender deep golden- 
coloured bell-shaped flowers. In warm situations it may be planted out-doors in April „ 5 
1364 Lycoris aurea, golden pendant flowers, October -flowering, 1 ft .... ) Greenhouse bulbs of ureati 7 6 
1366 ,, radiata, rosy carmine flowers, June-flowering, ji ft. ... | beauty “ ) 7 5 
1366 ‘Malvastrum Gilliesli (Modiola), figured in “ The Garden ” of aith Jan., 1882 . ’ This chawing 
hardy rock-plant is prof usely covered with crimson-purple flowers all the summer . *16 
Methonica Plant! and Superha, etc. See Glorlosa. 
1367 *Milla biflora, pure white, large flowers of great substance, should be grown in pots under glass, or 
kept dry, and planted out in March in a well-drained and sunny situation, per doz. cr. 6 d. 
hyacinthina lactea, pure white, an exceedingly useful plant for cut flowers, 2 ft. , , ' or' 3J 
laxa, large rich Tyrian purple flowers, 1 ft f 
longipes, graceful white flowers borne in umbels ,’ 5 / i d 
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Murrayana, fine lavender-blue, lined purple, 1 ft. 
5-f. 6 d. 
uniflora, white, shaded porcelain, ft per ico, 2 s. 6d. ; per doz. 6d. 
,, lilacina, porcelain, striped violet, J ft 3s. 6d. -, ,, 8d. 
The Milla (Triteleia) is a family of varied character; Dniflora is very dwarf, and produces 
masses of beautiful flowers in Spring. It is very effective on rockwork, etc., also as an edging and 
in small beds or naturalized in grass ; grown in pots, it is very charming ; M. laxa and Murrayana 
in June and July produce large umbels of lovely coloured flowers; M. hyacinthina lactea is very 
decorative ; all are perfectly hardy. 
Modiola geranloides. See Malvastrum Gilliesli. 
1374 *Montbretia Pottsii, graceful branched spikes of small crimson-scarlet, 
remarkably showy, til. Figured in ‘‘ The Garden," 1880 p. 
croeosmiflora, 
Gladiolus-like flowers, 
, - , 100 , 6c. id. ; p. doz. u. 
elegant branched spikes of handsome showy brilliant orange-red 
shaded yellow flowers, 2 $ It per ico, qs. id.-, per doz. n. 3d. 
t ► 1 1 aurea, large golden-yellow flowers , qs. id. 
a 1 , " Bouquet Pa.rfa.lt," deep yellow, shaded vermilion ... 6 ,./. 
" a “Etoile de Feu," large open flowers, rich vermilion-red, with yellow 
centre per doz. 3s. id. 
• • n Golden Sheaf, handsome spikes of beautiful deep golden-yellow 
flowers ; good dwarf habit per doz. qs. id. 
II II pyramidalis, pretty apricot colour, compact and erect growth , , qs. id. 
Montbretias rank amongst our most decorative bulbous plants in summer. ' Their graceful 
spikes of showy flowers are valuable for cutting and last long in water. They thrive out-doors in 
a sandy loam, but require protection in winter. 
1381 * Nemastylis Prlnglii, a very beautiful new bulbous plant in June, bearing charming star-shaped 
azure-blue flowers two inches across, ^ ft. Hardy on rockwork in warm spots. Keep dry during 
winter, and plant early in spring 
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