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AMARYLLIS, GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES, AND THE LILIUM. 
Cape Species ->f Gladioli — continued. each— s. cl. 
1027 SulphureU8,y£tf£ spike of flowers, canary-yellow, spring-flowering. 3 ft i o 
1028 Tenellus, a dwarf species, with curious reddish brown and yellow flowers, very fragrant, June- 
powering. If It , 0 
1029 TristiG, graceful drooping spikes of large greenish-white flowers, which have a delightful perfume 
at evening. In vases tt is exceedingly attractive, and lasts long in water per doz. 7/6 o g 
1030 Watsontanus, flowers bright scarlet, produced in March 1 o 
1031 Xanthospilua, rose, very fine 1 o 
AMARYLLIS. 
Under this heading arc arranged plants , differing very much in character , and requiring separate treatment. 
THE GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES. 
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 ist, 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 bud, often leads to partial failure, and as we 
cannot hold ourselves responsible for such contingencies, purchasers are recommended to buy an extra quantity, 
as the roots are so very inexpensive. 
Culture.— Immediately the Guernsey and Eelladonna 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 grown under glass. Bulbs of Belladonna Lilies may be planted under a south wall at a 
depth of one foot, and when established will flower annually. d. 
1032 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna), produces umbels of large white flowers , shaded and 
tipped deep rose per doz., 9/; each 1 o 
1033 Guernsey Lily (Nerine sarniensis), flowers brilliant scarlet, having the appearance, when seen 
with the sun's rays on them, of being spangled with gold per doz., ic/6 ; each 1 o 
HARDY AMARYLLIS. 
Amaryllis Candida ( Zephyranthes ) “The Flower of the West Wind,” throws up in autumn a profusion of 
white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea (Sternbergia), " The Lily of the Field,” is also a good hardy bulb, for edgings 
and groups, its rich golden-yellow Crocus-like flowers, expanding in Autumn from the midst of a bright fresh 
green foliage. The varieties of Amaryllis Longifolia ( Crinum ) produce, late in Summer, large umbels of 
beautiful funnel-shaped sweet-scented blossoms, and being perfectly hardy, are admirable to plant in mixed 
flower borders. per doz. each. 
1034 Candida ( 7ephyranthcs), white , valuable as an edging, and beautiful in groups. ..per 100, 10/6 1 6...0 3 
1035 Lutea ( Sternbergia ), bright golden-yellow crocus- like flowers, produced in Autumn, valuable 
as an edging , and beautiful in groups and masses per 100, 10/6 1 6.. 0 3 
1036 Longifolia alba (Crinum capense album), white, a grand border plant, ft 1 6 
1037 „ rosea ( „ „ roseum),/w ,, ,, ,, 2^ ft 7 6...0 9 
1038 ,, pallida ( ,, ,, pallidum), rosy-white ,, ,, 2 ‘f ft 10 6...1 o 
VALLOTA PURPUREA, AND THE JACOBEA LILIES. 
Vallota purpurea, known also as “The Scarborough Lily," is most valuable as an Autumn-flowering 
plant, and as a cut flower for filling vases. We recommend it to be planted out of doors in May, and when in 
bud potted up for conservatory decoration. Amaryllis formosissima, the Jacobea Lily and its variety Glauca, 
are quaintly-shaped beautiful flowers, they force well, and should be potted in succession for Spring decor- 
ation. In April and May the dry bulbs can be bedded out or planted in the flower borders for Summer-flowering. 
1039 Vallota purpurea (The Scarborough Lily), large handsome bright scarlet flowers in umbels. 
Established in pots, 15*., 21 s. & 30*. per doz.; is. 6 d., 2 s. 6 d. & 
1040 Amaryllis formosissima ( The Jacobea Lily), rich dark crimson per doz., 5 s. 6d. 
1041 ,, ,, glauca, bright crimson-scarlet, very striking per doz., $s. 6d. 
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CHOICE <« REEYIIOUSE AMARYLLIS. 
These are grand plants in the conservatory, 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. The bulbs are large, full grown, and ready to flower. 
CULTURE. — Immediately after potting, place in a moist temperature^ and, if convenient, plunge the pot to 
the rim in a gentle, steady, moist bottom heat ; thus treated, a vigorous leaf growth is produced, and a large 
umbel of flowers secured. 
1042 CHOICE UNNAMED SEEDLING AMARYLLIS. Purchasers cannot fail to have amongst these, flowers 
of great beauty. The bulbs are full grown, and will all flower per dozen, 25L ; each, 2 s. 6d. 
NEW AND CHOICE VARIETIES OF AMARYLLIS FROM THE FAMOUS LEIDEN COLLECTION. 
1043 12 in 12 magnificent new varieties .£25 00 
1044 12 in 12 ,, „ ... 15 15 o 
1045 12 in 12 beautiful new varieties 10 10 o 
1046 12 in 12 very fine varieties £5 5 o 
1047 12 in 12 fine varieties 2 2 o 
1048 Splendid mixed varieties, per doz. 30/-, each 3/6 
THE LILIUM. 
THE LILY is matchless amongst hardy plants for variety of colour, chasteness, and beauty of form. It is 
an important plant to associate in beds with Rhododendrons, Pceonias, Double Pyrethrums, and Herbaceous 
plants. As a pot-plant the Lily is a general favourite. 
1049 LILIUM AURATUM (The White Golden-rayed Crimson-spotted Hill Lily of Japan). This is, 
indeed, the Queen cf Lilies, and should have a place in every garden and 
conservatory. It is of simple culture and perftctly hardy. Out-of-doors it 
should be planted 9 in. to 12 in. deep in good fibrous loam. 
Strong English grown Bulbs, ready tu October, 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 each; 
15/, 21/, and 30/ per doz. 
1050 ,, ,, Bulbs from Japan. Orders booked for delivery in December, January, 
February, and March, 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/-, and 21/- per doz. ,6d., 9^,1/-, 1/6, & 2 6 
1051 ,, ,, ,, A few very large bulbs 3 6 
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