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what they have, we can make additions, or 
those who will leave the selection to us, may 
rely upon having a nice assortment sent to them 39 
Hesperoscordura 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. This section 
was originally introduced to interest the young 
in floriculture. They may be planted in 
groups, in jardinets, in small pots, small 
glasses, and in the "very own” gardens of 
our young friends ... 8 
Hyacinths, Dwarf White Roman. Those who 
desire forced flowers early should plant these, 
and the Italian Narcissus and Roman Nar- 
cissus early in Autumn, and force them so as 
to be in bloom in 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- 
insecticides, Styptics, Tobacco Paper, etc 47 
Iris, English. Were it possible to bed out the 
rare orchids, Lcelias and Cattleyas, they would 
surpass neither in beauty nor in effectiveness 
the English Iris 18 
Iris, Spanish. If a bed of rare and curious orchids 
were placed side by side with a bed of these, it 
is doubtful if theuninitiated in their comparative 
value would not prefer the Iris to the orchids 19 
Iris, German. These thrive almost anywhere, 
producing flowers of the highest order of 
beauty, and in great variety 19 
Iris piunila. Charmingly effective in April and 
May, and exceedingly decorative as perma- 
nent edgings, or as groups in the flower 
border 19 
Iris Ksempferi, a new race of herbaceous Iris of 
great beauty, recently introduced from Japan 19 
Iris various, embracing the charming sweet- 
scented Persian Iris; the graceful and beautiful 
Peacock Iris; the elegant, exquisite Iris reticu- 
lata ; the handsome, extraordinary-looking 
Susiana ; and the variegated-leaved Iris, so 
useful for winter decoration 19 
Isrnene. Calathinais called the "Sweet-scented 
Sea Daffodil;” a charming greenhouse and 
sitting-room plant 33 
Ixia. What visitor to the London flower shows 
in May and June has not been struck with the 
exquisite elegance of the Ixia, even when its 
beauties are unrevealed within its closely- 
folded petals ! But what would be his aston- 
ished delight if the flowers were seen in the 
sun’s rays, fully expanded, and revealing their 
grace and beauty 20 
Jonquil Narcissus, double and single. These are 
greatly prized for their pleasing and delicate 
fragrance and their graceful rush-like foliage ... 14 
Lachenalia. The grotesque beauty of these flowers, 
and their distinctiveness and contrast, greatly 
enhance their value 33 
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 to it a richer green, tint 47 
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 33 
Liatris spicata, a plant of rare beauty in the flower 
border, matchless to cut for table bouquets ... 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, 
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 golden-margined and golden- 
blotched foliaged varieties of Candidum arc 
objects of attraction in the conservatory 
Lily of the Valley. Few plants are more dearly 
prized than these. A potful in a jardinel, 
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 
Lithospermum prostratum, covered with the 
most intense Gentian-blue flowers, and admir- 
able for beds, rockwork, vases, etc 
Lycoris aurea, a beautiful Amaryllis, popularly 
called the " Golden Lily” 
Manures for Plants in pots, and in the Flower 
and Kitchen Garden 
Medeola asparagoides, a lovely fragrant climber 
for conservatory and hanging baskets 
Melanthium, small Ixia-like plants 
Modiola geranioides, a charming rock plant, and 
for hanging baskets 
Moraea, charming Cape bulbs for pot culture, with 
pretty little Iris-like flowers 
Muscari. In this section are included the hand- 
some Feather Hyacinth, the charming Grape 
Hyacinth, the beautiful and showy Starch 
Hyacinth, and the fragrant Musk Hyacinth... 
Multum-in-parvo 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. 
In 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 October to Christmas 
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. intermedius, N. orientalis, N. 
tenuifolius, N. tenuior, the Silver Jonquil; and 
the little slender N. juncifolius. To these we 
would add 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- 
dms, N. Tazetta; N. odorus, the large Jon- 
quil. In addition to these are the large 
double Narcissi, conspicuous for their rich 
contrast of colours 
Nerine. The varieties of this genus are all related 
to the Guernsey Lily, and are remarkable for 
their great beauty and easy culture 
Ophiopogon ; curious ornamental plants, popularly 
known as " Snake's-beard ” 
Omithogalum, generally called "Star of Beth- 
lehem:” Umbellatum is the earliest; Pyra- 
midale and Arabicum are handsome and 
noble ; Aurcum is a splendid pot plant 
Oxalis, exceedingly pretty plants, in groups in 
the flower border, as an edging, and for pot 
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