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Hessea spiralis (syn. Carpolysa), rosy white flowers, resembling Leucojum autumnale , flowers in 
April and May , culture same as for Ixia, hardy, ft per doz. 7 s. 6d. 
Hlppeastrum advenum coccineum, large\ H. pretense was figured in “ The Garden, f 
umbels of purple-red flowers, i(t. ( 1873 , from plants flowering in the garden of the) 
,, praetense, brilliant scarlet, 1 ft. j late Rev. John Nelson. Plant close to a wall, at | 
ro8euni, rosy lilac, ^ ft / a depth of 9 inches, or grow in pots in a greenhouse \ 
Homsrla aurantlaca (Bobartia), bearing a profusion of charming bright salmon-rose flowers in 
summer ; hardy on light soils or rockwork , 1 ft per 103 , 12s. 6 d.\ per doz. 2 s. 
M colli n a, a beautiful Sparaxis-like plant, with a profusion of orange-scarlet flowers, 
cultural treatment same as for fxias, 1 ft P e J doz. 3 r * 
HyacinthUS amethystinus, an elegant miniature alpine Hyacinth of the most beautiful amethyst- 
blue ; charming in pot and clumps, in flower borders, or as edgings, quite 
hardy, £ft per 100 , 7s. 6 d. \ per doz. is. 3 d. 
„ azureus. See Muscari azureum, page 16 . 
*Hyacinthus candlcans (the Snow-white Summer-flowering Giant Hyacinth), see page 23 . 
*HymenocalllB amancaaa, the golden-yellow Peruvian Daffodil, a rare species , i^ft 10 
* M calathinum, the pearly, sweet-smelling White Sea Daffodil, i$ft. ...per doz. 1 7 s. td. o 
littoralis. See Pancratium. 
* M undulata, beautifully fringed, large white delicate flowers, ii ft per doz. ®d. 
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Tile Hymenocallis are beautiful greenhouse bulbs, and also suitable for out-doors , planted close to a 
south wall at a depth of 9 inches. 
Imantophyllum Alton!. A syn. of Cllvia nobllis, see page 2%. 
I 333 * miniatum, orange-crimson flowers, in clusters 2 ft. C Handsomebulbousplanls for ) 3/6 & 
1334* cyrtanthiflorum, orange-coloured flowers, in clusters 2 ft. \ stove or warm, greenhouse, j 
*Ismene. See HymenocaUls. ‘ 
1335 Ixiolirion tataricum brachyantherum (Pallasi), beautiful deep blue tubular flowers, perfectly 
hardy. Plant late in Autumn, and lift when done flowering, 1 ^ ft ......per doz. 4 *. td. 
Lachenalia aurea ( 1 j/ Class Cert., R.H.S.), bold spikes of rich yellow flowers, % It 
contamlnata, white and rose, Heliotrope-scented flowers, .3 ft 
fragrans, white, sweet smelling flowers, 1 ft •••••■• 
glaucina, spikes of pretty metallic-blue flowers , handsome spotted foliage, very striking, 
^ ft. Figured, Sot. Mag., Vol. 64 , Tab. 3552 , 
luteola, flowers yellow, with green and red, robust grower, 1 ft. per doz. 4 s. td. 
Nelson!, deep rich golden yellow, large flowers, one of the Ji nest, t ft 
pallida, large spikes of pale metallic-blue flowers, tinged pink, fragrant, 1 ft. 
pendula, large brilliant red flowers, tipped green and purple', very beautiful ana 
showy . if ft. ■; P erdoz - <*■ 
pustulata, white, very distinct and remarkable blistered foliage, 1 It. ......... — 
quadrlcolor, scarlet , yellow, and green, with broad crimson tip, very bcauhfulyi lt.,^ 
tricolor, scarlet, yellow and green, i ft 4 s - 
viridls, green and white, i ft - 
The Lachenalias are very 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 . 
*Littonla modesta, an elegant greenhouse climber, yielding abundance of slender^ deep golden- 
coloured bell'Shapei flowers, hi warm situations may be planted out-doors m April ........... 
1350 Lycoris aurea, golden pendant flowers, October-flowering. 1 ft ) Greenhouse bulbs of great j 
1361 .. radiata, rosy carmine flowers, June- flow-ring, 1 1 ft ... I oeauty. C ...... 
1352 -Malvastrum Oillleslt (Modiola), figured in “ The Garden ” of 28 //; Jan., 1882 . This charming 
hardy rock-plant is profusely covered with crimson-purple flowers all the summer 
MethODica. See Glorlosa. 
1353 ‘Milla biflora, pure while, large flowers of treat substance, should be grown tu pots under glass, or 
Lt dry. and planted out in March Home-grown bulbs per doz. 7 s. 64 
hyacinthina lactea, pure white, an exceedingly useful plant for cut flowers, 2 it. ,, 3*- ° • 
laxa, large rich Tyrian purple flowers , 1 ft »• 3** • 
longipes, graceful white flowers borne in umbels >* ^ ' • 
Murrayana, fine lavender blue, lined purple, 1 ft • . “ 
uniflora, white, shaded porcelain, * ft ICO - 6d \ P°! 
,, lilacina, porcelain , striped violet, j ft per 100 , 2 s. 6d. , per doz. 
The Milla (Triteleia) is a family of varied character-. Uniflora is very dwarf and produces 
masses of beautiful flowers in Sprint- It is very effective on rockwork. Murmvana 
in small bids or naturalized in grass ; grown inputs, it is very charming. M laxa Murrayana 
in J une and July produce large umbels of lovely coloured flowers-, M. hyaclnthina lactea is very 
decorative ; all are perfectly hardy. 
Modiola geranioides. See Malvastrum GillieBii. 
1360 "Montbretia Pottsii, graceful branched spikes of ' small 
remarkably showy , 2 ft. Figured in “ The Garden, 
crocosmiflora, elegant branched spikes of 
shaded yellow flowers, 2\ it 
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crimson-scarlet, Gladiolus-like flowers , 
1880 p. 100 , 7 s. 6 d. ; p. doz. ij. 3d 
handsome showy brilliant 0) ange-red 
per ico, 15 *.; per doz. 2 s. 6 d. 
1362 * , “Golden Sheaf (new), handsome spikes of beautiful deep golden- 
yellow flowers ; good dwarf habit P er d° z * iay * 
Montbretlas 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. 
1363 'Nemastylls Pringlll, a very beautiful new bulbous plant in June, bearing charming 
azure-blue flowers two inches across, J ft. Hardy on rockwork in warm spots. Keep dry during 
winter, and plant early in spring 
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