TIGRIDI A S, GUERNSEY AND BELLADONNA LILIES, AND AMARYLLIS. 
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TIGRIDIA. 
It may fairly be questioned if there is an orchid with such brilliant and gorgeous colours as the Tieridias 
Then beautiful tiger-spotted flowers keep expanding daily for months. Plant in March, April and May and 
from July a succession of flowers may be gathered daily for months. each-s a 
1489 C&nariensis, yellow, spotted scarlet, 1 ft ner doz or 0 a 
1490 Conchiflora, yellow, spotted scarlet, 1 ft 7...77T?!. per doz. qr.' o 4 
1491 Ccelestls (Phalocallis plumbea), blue, a distinct species, 1 ft per doz.. c7 6rf o 6 
1492 Pavonia, scarlet and orange, 1 ft ^ Qz 0 
1493 Speciosa, dark scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., y. bd. o 4 
AMARYLLIS. 
Under this heading are ranged plants of the most diverse character, and requiring to be 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. v 
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 of 
each, and send out only stick 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 their 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 which are purchased after their flowering period, should be 
potted and treated the same as recommended for Vallota purpurea. ,, "J. 
1494 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o 
1495 Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniensls) „ 7 g 
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, producing large umbels of beautiful funnel-shaped sweet-scented blossoms. Candida (Zephyranthes 
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 ( Sternbergia lulea), "The Lily of the Field," is charming 
as an edging, and beautiful in groups, when in Autumn its large rich yellow Crocus-like flowers are expanded, 
these, combined with the bright fresh green foliage, form a very pleasing combination. Both Amaryllis Candida, 
and lutea, are valuable rock plants. 
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1496 Belladonna, white, flushed rosy purple C . . „ , „ . -\ 
1497 f Major, ,, These varieties of the Bella- 
1498 ” Minor’ ” *’ 7 77777 donna Lily, differ from each 
1499 _ blanda / " other in the size of the blossom 
1600 ” miniata . . . !! 1 777 ‘ " -I or ihe .. s J lade . colour. They 
1601 „ rosea perfecta 
1602 „ spectabilis bicolor 
1603 „ speciosa purpurea , , - 
1604 ,, revoluta ou * °f doors ' 
1606 Longifolia alba (Crinum Capense album) , white 
1506 „ pallida j „ „ pallidum ), pale rose ".7.!!.!"".”.."."...] !! 
1608 Candida ( Zephyranthes Candida ), white ( “ The Flower of the ) ......7 2 
1509 ,, major [Zephyranthes Candida major), white \ West Wind ” } c 
1610 Lutea ( Sternbergia luted), yellow, “The Lily of the Field” 2 
VALLOTA PURPUREA AND THE JACOB(EAN LILY. 
Amaryllis purpurea, or as it is better known, 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 to cut for filling vases. Amaryllis formosissima, or the Jacobcean Lily, is a quaint- 
looking beautiful flower ; it forces well, and if managed properly will flower several times in the season. When 
kept dry during the winter, it may be bedded out or planted in the flower borders in May. each. 
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1511 Vallota purpurea, bright scarlet 151. and 21 s. per doz. ; u. 6d. & 2 6 
1512 „ ,, exlmia, bright scarlet, very distinct 2 6 
1513 „ ,, major, bright scarlet, white centre 3 6 
1614 Amaryllis formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima), rich crimson per doz., 5 s. 6 d. o 6 
CHOICE GREENHOUSE AMARYLLIS. 
The Amaryllis in large establishments is an indispensable plant ; it is decorative 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. 
1515 Unbloomed Seedling Amaryllis, hybrids from fine varieties. 36 s. and 421. per doz. ; 31. 6d. and 4 s. each. 
1516 Ackermanni 7/6 to 10 
1517 Alexander 3 
1518 Aullca 3/6 to s 
1519 „ superba 5 
1520 „ major 5 
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1521 Bieri.yf ne striped 5 6 
1522 Cleopatra s/ 6 t0 7 6 
1523 Crocea 3/6 to 4 6 
1524 „ gTandiflora 3/6 to 5 6 
1525 Diadem 10 6 
