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The. fragrance of these charming flowers is most agreeable, and their lasting qualities wonderful. 
We have known a spike of Rejracta alba last three weeks in water, and during the whole time 
dousing fragrance. 
Fritillarla lmperlalis, see Crown Imperials. each— a. d. 
Kamschatica (the B'ack Lily), j ft 2 6 
meleagrls, rose-chequered, 1 It perdoz. 4s. 6d. o 6 
,, dark-cbequerea, 1 ft „ 2 s. 6d. o 3 
„ white, 1 ft „ 4c. 6 d. o 6 
,, mixed varieties, 1 ft per 100, ior 6 d. ; ,, is. (sd. o 3 
persica, resembling a m< mature Crown Imperial, with dusky brown small flowers 
arranged on a spike as in the Martagon Lily, 2 ft per doz. 5*. 6 d. o 6 
pudica, deep golden yellow, br ll-shaped /lowers, very early, ^ ft 1 6 
pyrenaica,y? ne plum-colow ed bells, inside yellow and spotted, ij ft. ...perdoz. 2 s. 6d. o 3 
,, lutea,, fine yellow bells, 1^ ft ,, 15^. 1 6 
recurva, orange-scarlet, drooping bells, a remarkably distinct species, 1 ft 2 6 
rutbeDica, purple-violet flower <, i.$ ft 1 6 
The Fritillarias are all exceedingly fine bolder plants. The native species, Mcleagris, the Snakes- 
head Fritillaria, has fine pendant bill-shaped flowers, beautifully chequered. Pudica and Recurva 
11 ere in " The Garden of 1878 and 1880. Ryrenaica is beautiful, and Recurva is handsome. 
Funkia, see p. 26. 
Galanthus, see p. 15. 
Galaxia graminea, pale yellow, ft. ... ) Charming greenhouse bulbs, bearing f ...perdoz. 5*. (sd. o 6 
.. ovata, lilac, )ell»w centre, ft. ) clusters of Primuli-like flowers. ( 1 6 
*Gastronema pumila, white, .3 ft ) Charming greenhouse bulbs with\ 3 6 
* ,, sanguinea, red , 3 ft ) brilliant coloured /lowers. ( 7 6 
GeiSBOrhlza alba, puie white, f ft 'i Handsome greenhouse bulbs, resemble large i o 9 
,, Rochen8is, blue, crimson centre , $ ft. > S para x is. Rochensis has intense Tyrian-blue s. o 9 
,, violacea, purple. $ ft J flowers with crimson spotted cents e. (09 
•Gentlana acualis, the richest and most intense blue, perfectly hardy, per doz. 5c. 6 d. & 7*. 6 d.\ 6 d. & o 9 
*GeraDium tuberosum, creeping geranium , with violet-rose flowers, a valuable hardy plant for 
rockwork per doz. us (sd. o 3 
’Gesnera, 12 in 12 varieties, 21s. to 30* 6 d. & 3 6 
* „ 6 in 6 varieties, 12 s. to 151. 
These beautiful hothouse plants cannot be too highly recommended for flower and foliage. 
Gladiolus, see p. 27. 
’Gloxinia, 12 in 12 varieties 18c., 24 s., to 30 s. 2 6 
* „ 6 in 6 varieties 30 s. 6 d., 12 s., to 151. 
The flowers of Gloxinia surpass all others for delicate rich hues; a valuable warm-house plant. 
Greenhorn e Plants, assorted per doz. 2\s. % 30 s., & 42 s. 
Guernsey Lilies, see p. 28. 
’Habranthus Andersoni, gold and brown, t ft per doz. 7s. 6 d. 
* ,, COCCineu8, purple- rtd % autumn-flowering, 1 ft ,, 18 s. 2 
* ,, prsetensis scarlet, 1 ft. Figured in " The Garden/' 1878 ,, 251. 2 
* ,, roseus, rosy lilac, ^ ft 25*. 2 
The Habranthus is closely allied to the Amaryllis , and the flowers are of rare beauty. Prcetensis 
was figured in " The Garden 1878, from plants flowered in the open border , by the Rev. John 
Nelson, A Idborough Rectory. Plant close to a wall, or in front of a greenhouse , at a depth of 9 
inches, taking care the drainage is good, 01 grew in pots in ihe greenhouse. 
♦Haemanthus alblflos, white, 1 ft 2 
* ,, cocclneus, scarlet, 1 ft 2 
* ,, Ratharinus, var. Alice Barr, very large flower heads of brilliant orange-scarlet , 
new and magnificent , 2 ft 63 
* „ pubescens, white, 1 ft 2 
* ,, puniceus, orange- scarlet, 1 ft 3 
* ,, trlgrinus, deep scarlet, 1 ft 2 
It would not be possible to overrate the grandeur of this noble genus, whether grown in the green- 
house or stove, their large brilliant coloured flower heads arc the first to catch the eye amongst a 
collection of plants. however rich and varied the surrounding specimens. Place a blooming plant 
of the glowing Masdivallia ignea, or M. Vcitchii , side by side with ffcsmanfhus puniceus, and ask 
an observer which is the brightest, freshest, or rno.it effective. 
’fledychium Gardnerianum, yelLw, fragrant, 5 ft ) f 1 6 
* ,, coronarlum, yellow , 5 ft V The Indian Garland flower. < 1 6 
* pallidum, light yellow, 5 ft j f 1 6 
The Hedychium richly deserves a place in every collection of plants, the fragrant flowers make 
the atmosphere of she plant house exceedingly pleasant. Amongst ferns, the grand foliage and 
yellow flower spikes of Gardnerianum is very imposing. 
Helleborus niger (the White Christmas Rose;, in flower December and January. To have the 
snow-7vhi/e blossoms of this beautiful flower for Christmas decoration , prepare a pit or frame by 
removing the natural soil, if unsuitable, and replacewirh a com post of loam and leaf soil ; in tins 
plant, and as the flower bud* ap/e »r in December, put the lights on. Or the plants may be 
arranged in groups in the borders, and in December hand-lights placed over them, resting the 
same on bricks. For naturalization and wild garden t, this is a grand plant. 
per doz. 51. 6d . , 7 s. 6d., toj. 6 d., 15J.. 21s., and 255. ; each 9 d., is., is. (sd., 2s. (sd., and 3 6 
Helleborus niger maximus (the Great Christmas Rose), figured in “ The Garden ," 1878, as 
H, Aitrfolius. This grand species is as remarkable for its large dark green leaves as for its 
very large flowers, which are of a rose tint , unless made while by placing a hand-light over the 
plant when in bud. Figured in ** 1 he Garden 1878 is. 6 d., 2 s. (sd. , & 3 6 
Helleborus niger minor, smaller in all its parts than the type; comes into flower earlier, and 
generally opens pure white is. (d. & 2 6 
Helleborus orientalls and vJrldls (the Lenten Roses). We shall not give a list in our present 
issue, our stock not being at the moment large enough to meet the heavy demand of those who arc 
completing collections. Those who are commencing cannot do better than order one of the 
collections for the present. 
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