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Amaryllis — continued. 
1076 Formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima), rich crimson, beautiful, fine for forcing - 
1077 Longifolia alba(Crinum capense album), white ( These arc very fragrant , and quite 
1078 „ pallida j „ „ pallidum), pale roses hardy; when established, few 
1079 „ rosea ( „ „ roseum), rose ( plants are more effective. 
1080 Atamasco ( true) white, flushed rose / Cultivate these several in a pot, and they 
1081 Candida, white ( " The Flower of the ) ... ) are charming, or plant them in groups 
1082 ,, major, white ( West Wind” j ... ) in the flower border, and the effect is 
1083 Lutea , yellow, “ The Lily of the Field ” V beautiful. 
1084 Vallota purpurea, or Scarboro' Lily, rich scarlet; exceedingly beautiful 
per doz. each. 
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CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS. 
In large establishments the Amaryllis is an indispensable requisite. It is a plant ready for all emergencies : 
it may be put on the dinner-table, used for, furnishing vases and jardinets, or to cut for table bouquets, etc. Few 
plants are more easy of culture, and whoever possesses a warm greenhouse should not be without a supply of the 
varieties in this section. 
1086 Choice unbloomed Seedling Amaryllis, hybrids of the most magnificent varieties in cultivation, which 
cannot fail to produce flowers of great beauty. 425. per doz. ; 4*. each. 
1086 Ackermanni 
1087 „ pulcherrima 
1088 Alberti flore-pleno 
1089 Aulica 
1090 Bieri.yftfc striped 
1091 Black Prince 
1092 Cleopatra 
1093 Crocea grandiflora 
1094 Elegans 
1095 Favourite 
1096 Holfordi 
1097 Johusoni 
1098 „ striata 
1099 Marginata conspicua 
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1101 
1102 
1103 
1104 
1105 
1106 
1107 
1108 
1109 
1110 
1111 
1112 
1113 
each—*. 
Princess Royal 15 
Prince of Orange 4/6 to 5 
Purpurea grandiflora, rich crimson 7 
,, eximia, light vermilion scarlet 2 
Quartermaster 7 
Reticulata, variegated foliage species 5 
Robusta ( Hippcastrum ) 7 
Tubseflora 5 
Vulcan 15 
Vittata alba 3 
„ cocclnea 4/6 to 5 
„ rubra 4/6 to 5 
„ ,, splendens 21 
Fine mixed varieties per doz., 36 *. ; 3 
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LILIUM. 
Lilium Speciosum Imperiale (as Siebold designated the Auratum, the Golden-rayed Japanese Queen of 
Lilies) has been instrumental in popularizing one of the richest, most interesting, and beautiful families of hardy 
summer-flowering bulbous plants, so that a great impetus has been given to botanical collectors to ransack 
what are known as the habitats of the Lily in Europe, America, India, and, as far as the native laws permit, 
m Japan, which up to the present time has contributed more beautiful species than any other part of the world. 
The Rocky Mountains, California, and Columbia, have recently given us Humboldti, Washingtonianum, Califor- 
nicum, Columbianum, etc. Herr Leichtlin. in Germany, and G. F. Wilson, Esq., at home, have for years past 
been devoting themselves to collecting all the known species and varieties of the Lilium ; v/hile J. G. Baker, Esq., 
of the Royal Herbarium, Kew, has classified and botanically described the whole family; and in following his 
arrangement in classifying the Lilies we offer, we trust that purchasers will find it as useful in making their 
selections as we have, in our Experimental Grounds, found it in correcting the nomenclature. 
To those who can leave their Geranium beds, and pass to a modified form of the mixed flower borders 
of former days, we would suggest that masses of Lilies be interspersed along the borders, say three in a 
spot, where they may remain undisturbed for years, and so arranged as to maintain a succession of flowers from 
the middle of May to the end of September. The Pyrenaicum and Pomponium come first with their bright 
yellow and rich red Turk's-cap blossoms, and while these are still in beauty, Bulbiferum, and the varieties of 
Davuricum unfold their fine umbels of erect, bell-shaped, rich-coloured flowers, which continue till July. Then 
Croceum, with its bright yellow, black-spotted blossoms, and the varieties of Thunbergianum, ranging from the 
softest apricot to the richest crimson, maintain the succession. While these are yet in bloom, the Candidum expanding 
its snow-white flowers, and the noble Excelsum its apricot blossoms, and the grand Gigantcum, towering aloft 
with its coronet of flowers, join in filling the atmosphere with a delicate perfume. Ere these have passed away, the 
purple and white Martagon, and the intense scarlet Chalcedonicum, have lent beauty and variety ; the gold- 
banded Auratum has commenced to unfold its splendid blossoms, and Longiflorum spreads its carpet of snow- 
white flowers on banks of green. The old favourite Tiger Lily, with its grand spikes of rich scarlet flowers, 
contrasts strikingly with the Auratum ; and while still in their grandeur, Speciosum, the most beautiful of all, 
expands its pure white and light or deep rose-coloured blossoms, which seem all rugged with rubies and garnets, 
and sparkling with crystal points. Well might the introducer of this species say, "If there is anything not 
human which is magnificent in beauty, it is Lilium Speciosum.” These continue the galaxy of beauty to the end 
of September. In August the Speciosum is received into the gay circle of Lilies by the old Tiger, and is 
chaperoned by the magnificent L. Fortunei, and waited upon in September by the noble T. Splendens ; while 
Superbum, majestic and distinct, raises its grand spikes of flowers conspicuously from amidst the Rhododendrons, 
For Conservatory Decoration, all the Lilies enumerated are suitable (except Pyrenaicum and Pom- 
ponium). The roots should be potted, placed out of doors on ashes, and the pots covered over with the same 
material to the depth of about six inches, and should there remain till the plants have speared through the ashes, 
when they may be removed to a cold frame, with a north or a south aspect, according as they are wished for 
late or early blooming ; or they may be placed in the sitting-room window, or greenhouse, and we are of opinion 
they may even be gently forced for early flowering, provided the pots are well filled with roots, and water is given 
freely. 
ISOLIRION GROUP. 
The Lilies belonging to this Group have the flowers erect and bell-shaped. They embrace the section of 
Red Lilies, which represent the European, American, and Japanese forms of the typical Bulbiferum. Those of 
European origin are Bulbiferum proper, and the sub-species, Croceum and Davuricum. Those of America are 
Catesbaei and Philadelphicum ; and the Japanese are Concolor and Thunbergianum. They arc all perfectly hardy, 
succeeding in almost any soil or situation, with the exception of Catesbaei, a native of the warmer States of North 
