28 
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. each 
Lilium — continued. ». d. 
1171 Superbum Humboldti, golden yellow, freely spotted crimson ; a noble plant, 5 ft 21 o 
1172 „ parviflorum, is in the way of Humboldti, but more slender, 3 ft 15 o 
1173 ,, puberulum, the Jlowcr of this differs but little from Humboldti, 5 ft 15 o 
1174 Tenuifolhun, scarlet, i.J ft 5 0 
1175 Testaceum, Excelsum or Isabellinum, delicate apricot, 4 ft. ...per doz., 10/6 and 15/6 ; each, 1/ and 1 6 
ARCHELIRION GROUP. 
This is a grand Section, as its name implies, — the Chief of Lilies : the flowers are open and reflexed, horizon- 
tal or slightly drooping. The introducer of Speciosum remarked, " If there is anything not human which is 
magnificent in beauty, it is Lilium Speciosum." Auratum has been called the Queen of Lilies; and wfc 
think that Tigrinum may fairly be called the Prince of Lilies, courtly in its bearing, rich and chaste in its 
coloration. It may, indeed, be questioned if there is in Flora's Kingdom another such trio combining so much 
beauty, stateliness, and variety. They are natives of Japan, in flower from July to the end of September, and 
under glass may be had in bloom much earlier. each 
8 . d. 
1176 Auratum, most of the varieties have gold bands and crimson spots : there are some, Innoever, with 
scarlet spots, and others with the gold band somewhat bronzed ; while others have few and 
delicate spots , and some are almost white ; indeed, the variation is almost endless. Seldom 
are two varieties alike. 3 ft. 
The relative quality of each variety is indicated by “ Ex." 
Ex. each 1/6, 2/6, 3/6 and 5 6 
Ex., Ex 2/6, 3/6, 5/6 and 7 
1177 
1178 
1179 
1180 
1181 
Ex., Ex., Ex.' ,, 3/6, 5/6, 7/6 and 10 
Ex., Ex., Ex., Ex ,, 5/6, 7/6, 10/6 and 21 
Varieties for bedding per doz., 12/, 18/, 21/, 30/ to 60/ 
1203 
1204 
1205 
1206 
1182 Speciosum album, pure white, 3 ft per doz., 9/, 12/, and 15/ ; each 1/ and 1 
1183 „ „ novum, 3 ft 7 
1184 „ „ prsecox, early, 3ft 2 
1185 „ „ corymbiflorum (monstrosimi), 3 ft 1/6 to 2 
1186 „ roseum, white, suffused and spotted rose, 3 ft per doz., 9/, 12/, and 15/ ; each 1/ to x 
1187 ,, „ extra fine in shape, and the white edge clearly defined , 3 ft 1/6 to 2 
1188 ,, „ corymbiflorum (monstrosum), 3 ft. ‘ 1/6 to 2 
1189 ,, rubrum, white, suffused and spotted crimson, 3 ft. ...per doz., 9/, 12/ and 15/ ; each 1/ to 1 
1190 „ ,, extra fine in shape, and the white edge clearly defined, 3 ft 1/6 to 2 
1191 „ „ corymbiflorum, (monstrosum), 3 ft 1/6 to 2 
1192 „ „ multiflorum, very profuse flowering, 3 ft i 
1193 „ „ Schrymachrianum, 3 ft 1/6 to 2 
1194 „ pimetatum, white, spotted delicate pink, anthers yellow', the most distinct and delicately 
beautiful of the Section, 3 ft per doz., 15/ 1 
1195 „ purpuratum (De Boom) the richest coloured of any, 3 ft 7 
1196 „ purpureum, very beautiful 3 ft 3 
1197 „ atropurpureum, very beautiful , 3 ft 3 
1198 „ latifolium, ivhite, spotted pink, 3 ft 1 
1199 „ macranthum, white, spotted crimson, very large, 3 ft 2 
1200 „ fine mixed, for beds and borders ! per doz., 7/6 o 
1201 „ choice mixed , for beds and borders ,, 15/ 1 
1202 Tigrinum, scarlet, spotted crimson, 3 ft per doz., 3/6 o 
major, bright scarlet, spotted crimson, 4 ft ,, 5/6 o 
Fortunei, rich scarlet, spotted crimson, stems woolly, and flowering a fortnight later 
than No. 1202 , 4 ft. to 7 ft per doz., 7/6 and 10/6/ each, 0/9 and 1 
splendens (Leopoldi), bright scarlet, studded with large crimson spots ; the most magnifi- 
cent , flowering a fortnight after No. 1204 , 4 ft. to 7 ft., each, 2/6, 3/6, 5/6, & 7 
flore pleno, the magnificent double Tiger Lily, a grand acquisition, 3 ft. to 6 ft. 
each 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, and 15 
THE GLADIOLUS. 
EARLY-FLOWERING VARIETIES OF RAMOSUS. 
Frequently has it been our privilege to revel amongst the rare beauties of the Ramosus varieties of the 
Gladiolus, and we have been much struck with their value for flower garden decoration, and to cut for fur- 
nishing vases, jardinets, etc., or to lift when showing their flower scape and pot for conservatory decoration. 
Prominently amongst them we may mention Ne Plus Ultra, with its deep rose flowers contrasting with its pure 
white feathers ; Elfrida, with its large blush blossoms flaked purple ; Rosea maculata, with its lively rose ; and 
Prince Albert, with its dark rose flowers ; Ramosus (the species), with its salmon-rose flowers. And so we could pick 
out every tint that is desirable for the flower garden. We cannot claim for these the stately aspect of the Ganda- 
vensis, but they are first in bloom, and consequently are of great importance in the succession of flowers. 
Floribundus, though not a Ramosus variety, has been placed under this heading for convenience. It is the 
parent of the white Gandavensis varieties, and ranges in colour from the purest white to the richest mottled rose. 
For vases its cut flowers are most effective. Colvilli and Cardinalis have also been placed under this heading, 
and are well worthy of cultivation. Byzantinus and Communis are placed apart. They bloom very early. The 
rich rose-purple of Byzantinus is matchless. 
CULTURE. — On well-drained soil trench the ground as deeply as it will admit of ; in the underspit work in 
abundance of manure ; commence planting the bulbs in November, and for succession in December and January, 
at a depth of six inches. Until March protect with a covering of leaves or litter. Plant again in February and 
March, placing the bulbs three to four inches deep. If the summer is dry and the weather hot, twice a week at 
least give the ground a good soaking of water or liquid manure till the plants are in bloom. In wet situations the 
bulbs should not be planted till spring. 
Culture for Conservatory Decoration. — Plant three in a five or six-inch pot, and place in a cold 
frame or pit, plunging the pots in ashes, and withholding water till the bulbs have started into growth ; or, the 
pots may be buried in ashes out of doors, as recommended for the Hyacinth, and there allowed to remain un- 
disturbed till ready to remove in-doors. It is customary with many to plant several bulbs close together in the 
open border, and, when the flower-spike shows the first tint, to lift them without breaking the ball, pot them and 
place them in-doors. Thus treated, the flowers expand as perfectly as if they had not been disturbed, and the 
bulbs are in no way injured. 
