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TROPjEOLUM, tuberose, tigridia, and amaryllis. 
ORIENTALIS GROUP. 
HELLEBORUS — continued each— s. <1 each—*, i. 
1653 Antlquorum y white 2 6 I 1635 Guttatus, while, spotted purple 3 6 
1563 Atrorubens, dark nd 1 6 I 1656 Olym pious white 1 6 
1654 Colchicus, deep crimson 2 6 | 1557 Purpurascens, dull purple 1 6 
VIRIDIS GROUP. 
1558 Viridis, green 1 o | 1559 Purpurascens, dull purple 1 6 
TROP^OLUM. 
Azureum, Jarrattii, Tricolor, Speciosum, and Pcntaphyllum, are of slender and rapid growth: for neat 
trellis work or for globes, they are the most charming plants in cultivation. Pentaphy Hum and Speciosum are 
hardy, the former succeeding in a sunny situation, and the latter requiring a moist soil and a sunless aspect ; 
Polyphyilum is also hardy, and in a sunny situation is a most decorative plant covered for months in succession 
with a profusion of large rich golden yellow flowers. 
each — 8 d. 
1560 Azureum, blue y. 67. & 5 o 
1561 Brachyceras,^//^ 3 6 
1562 Jarrattii, scarlet, yellow, and black... 1/6 & 2 6 
1563 lentaphyllum, scarlet and green ...if. & 1 6 
1564 Polyphyilum, golden yellow ij. 67. & 2 o 
ccah— 8. d. 
1565 Speciosum, scarlet (established pots, 
ready to plant out) 2 6 
1566 Tricolorum, scarlet , yellow , and black , 
is. 67. & 2 6 
1567 Tuberosum, yellow and red 1 o 
TUBEROSES. 
The flowers resemble the much-prized Stephanotis, but are more fragrant, and being perfectly double are 
more generally useful. If planted in succession, from the 1 st of January till July, a constant supply of cut blooms 
may be had from May to December, while the conservatory will be constantly perfumed with the most delicious 
fragrance. Theroots a re not sufficiently matured till l ite in autumn , and therefore cannot be supplied till December. 
Cultural Treatment as adopted by the growers for Covent Garden. — Pot singly in 5 or 6 -inch pots, and 
plunge the pots in bottom heat, withhold water till the foliage appears, then give it freely, and grow on in a house 
with a high temperature and a moist atmosphere ; when the flower buds are developed, the plants can be removed 
to a cool house. Success depends upon a uniform temperature and moisture in the house till the bulbs have 
developed the flower spike. T he bulbs intended for early flowering should be potted and plunged in bottom 
heat as soon as they are procured, taking care that the temperature of the house never falls below 60 deg. The 
bulbs for succession.il plantings may be potted at once, and allowed to make root growth or they may be kept 
dry where the temperature does not fall below 50 degrees. 
d . each — 8. 
4 1571 Double American, extra strong roots, 
per doz. 7s. 67. o 
6 1572 To plant in September we offer a few bulbs 
6 of last year’s harvesting as an experiment 
for winter flowering at 5s. 67. per doz. 
The American Tuberoses are now much sought after by the growers for Covent Garden Market. 
c.»ch — 8, 
1568 Double Italian per. doz. 3 *. 67. 
1669 #l ,, extra strong roots, 
per. doz. 5 s. 6d. 
1570 Double American per doz. 5 s. 67. 
TIGRIDIA (THE TIGER SPOTTED FLOWER). 
There is no flower more gorgeously coloured than the Tigridia. The petals are self-coloured and the 
petaloid stigmas and the cup of the flower are superbly tiger-spotted, producing a remarkable contrast between 
the lower and the upper part of the flower. While writing this we have several beds flowering, from roots 
collected in America and planted in June. These are offered under the name of Tigridia grandiflora. The 
flower of the Tigridia lasts one day, but from each flower bud comes a series of blossoms continually replacing 
each other, and maintaining a succession for a long time. The roots may be planted in March, April, and May. 
each — 8. d. 
1573 Canariensis, yellow , spotted scarlet, 1 ft per doz., 31 . 67. o 4 
1574 Concblflora. yellow, spotted scarlet , 1 ft per doz., 31 . o 4 
1575 Ccelestts (Phalocallis plumbea), blue, a distinct species, 1 ft o 9 
1576 Grandiflora, rich scarlet , spotted crimson on a yellow ground, /lowers very large 
1 ft., per doz., y. 67. o 4 
1577 Pavonla. scarlet and orange , 1 ft per doz., y. o 4 
1578 Speclosa, dark scarlet and orange, 1 ft per doz., y. 67. 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. 
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 1 st and not later than the 15 th September, 
that being their usual blooming period. When executing orders for these bulbs, we examine the flower-bud of 
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 which are purchased after their flowering period, should be 
potted and treated the same as recommended for Vallora purpurea. <*. 
1579 Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) per doz. 6 o 
1580 Guernsey Lily (Nerine Sarniensisj „ 76 
[Barr and Sugden, 
