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Tigridia — continued , 
the lower and the upper part of the flower. From August to November, of 1879, in our Experimental Grounds, 
we had beds of T. grandiflora flowering from roots which had been received from South America and planted 
in June. The individual flower of the Tigridia lasts one day, but from the same scape comes a series of blossoms 
continually replacing each other, and maintaining a floral display for a long time. The roots may be planted 
in March, April, and May, and for pot culture even earlier. each— ». d. 
17B3 Canariensis, yellow , spotted scarlet , 1 ft per doz., 3 *. 6d. o 4 
1764 Conchiflora, yellow, spotted scarlet, 1 ft per doz., 3 *. 6d. o 4 
1706 Grandiflora, rich scarlet, spotted crimson on a yellow ground, flowers very large , 
American roots, 1 ft per doz., 35. 6d. o 4 
1766 Pavonia, scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., 3 *. o 4 
1767 Speciosa, dark scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., 3 s. 6 d. o 4 
AMARYLLIS. 
Under this heading are ranged plants of the most diverse character, and requiring to he dealt with separately or 
in groups, as follows : — 
THE FAR-FAMED GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES. 
The beautiful flowers of the Guernsey Lily are brilliant scarlet, and in the sun's rays appear as if spangled 
with gold-dust. The large handsome flowers of the Belladonna Lily are white, flushed rose-purple, and pro- 
duced in clusters. 
JB* The Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies arrive generally early in September, and always showing the flower- 
bud . Orders therefore, should be given for them immediately after the ist and not later than the 15th September, 
that being their usual blooming period. When executing orders for these bulbs, we examine the flower-bud op 
each, and send out only such as give promise of good flowers. Notwithstanding this precaution on our part, 
delay in transit, neglecting to plant immediately they are received, or, it may be, an undeveloped defect in 
the flower-scape, may lead to partial failure, but for these contingencies we cannot hold ourselves responsible. 
Therefore, as they are moderate in price, those who would ensure the enjoyment of these charming flowers, 
are recommended to purchase an extra quantity. 
Culture. — Immediately the Guernsey and Belladonna Lilies are received, plant them in light soil, prepared 
cocoa-fibre or moss, and give water liberally. Bulbs purchased after they have done flowering should be potted 
and treated the same as recommended for Vallota purpurea. 
1758 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o 
1769 Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniensis) „ 76 
HARDY AMARYLLIS. 
The Amaryllis, under this heading, are all valuable plants. The varieties of Belladonna yield in Autumn 
large umbels of beautiful rich, fresh coloured flowers, and are very effective in the conservatory. When grown 
out of doors, they succeed best close under a south wall, or immediately in front of a greenhouse; and if left 
undisturbed, will annually produce gorgeous umbels of lovely flowers. The varieties of Longifolia, are grand 
border plants, with large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped sweet-scented blossoms. Candida ( Zcphyranthes 
Candida ) "The Flower of the West Wind," is valuable as an edging, and decorative ingroups, throwing up in 
autumn a profusion of white Crocus-like flowers. Lutea ( Stembergia lutca), "The Lily of the Field," is charming 
as an edging, and beautiful in groups when in Autumn it expands its large, rich yellow Crocus-like flowers ; these, 
combined with the bright fresh green foliage, give a pleasing effect. Both Amaryllis Candida and lutea are valuable 
rock plants, and perfectly hardy. P e ' ® a0 |j- 
1760 Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple 7 6...0 9 
1761 „ minor, ,, 1 o 
1762 „ major, ,, ,, 1 6 
1763 Longifolia alba (Crlnum Capense album), white is. & 1 6 
1764 ,, rosea ( „ „ roseum), rtuz is. & 1 6 
1765 Candida (7.ephyranthes Candida), white J " The Flower of the 1 2 6...0 3 
1766 „ major (Zephyranthes Candida major), white | West Wind " J 5 6 ■ • ■ 0 6 
1767 Lutea (Sternbergia luted), yellow, "The Lily of the Field " per 100 , 15 .;. 2 6...0 3 
VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOBEA LILY. 
Amaryllis purpurea, better known as Vallota purpurea or Scarborough Lily, is one of our most beautiful 
Autumn-flowering plants. Its rich scarlet blossoms are highly appreciated in the conservatory or sitting-room 
window, and as a cut flower for filling vases. Amaryllis formosissima, thejacobea Lily, is a quaintly-shaped 
beautiful flower, and forces well. When kept dry during the winter, it may be bedded out or planted in the 
flower borders in May. eaoh— «. d. 
1768 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 15*. and 21s. per doz. ; is. 6d. & 2 6 
1769 Amaryllis formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima), rich crimson per doz., s-f. 6 d. o 6 
CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS. 
The Amaryllis is a decorative plant in the conservatory, valuable for table decoration, and beautiful for 
furnishing vases and jardinets, or to cut for table bouquets. With management the varieties of this section of 
Amaryllis may be had in bloom throughout the year. Cleopatra, with its crimson scarlet flowers and central 
white line in each petal, combined with its robust constitution and finely formed flowers, we recommend as one of 
the very best. The unnamed seedlings we recommend ; they are from a fine stock, and are sure to please. 
1770 Very fine Un-named seedling Amaryllis 251. per dozen, 2 s. 6 d. & 3*. 6d. each. 
each— *. d. each — a. d. 
1771 Cleopatra S 
1772 Crocea grandiflora 3 
1773 Johnson! 5 
1774 Prince of Orange 3 
6 1775 Regina 5 6 
6 1776 Reticulata, variegated foliage species 5 6 
6 1777 Vittata 3 6 
6 1778 Fine mixed ...per doz., P5I & 21 / ; 1/6 & 2 6 
NERINE. 
These, like the Vallota purpurea, require the protection of a frame or greenhouse in winter to encourage the 
development of the foliage. The beautiful Guernsey Lily ( Nerine Sarniensis), so well-known and so highly 
prized, is the typical plant of this group. Fothergilli and Corusca have larger flowers, and the same beautiful 
appearance as if spangled with gold dust. each—*, d. each—*, d. 
1779 Corusca. glittering scarlet 2 6 I 1781 Flexuosa, pink 2 6 
1780 Fothergilli deep vermilion-scarlet, 2/6 & 3 6 | 1782 Undulata.yfowerr dark rose ... per doz. s /6 ° 6 
12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, 1881.] 
