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Gesnera — continued. each—#. 
1973 12 in 12 var., 21 s. and 301., each 2/6 and 3 
1974 6 in 6 var., 12 s. and 15 s. 
1975 refulgens, rick velvety crimson foliage , a 
splendid plant for winter decoration, 1/6 & 2 
^JGLORIOSA (Methonica), a handsome stove 
climber, with magnificent brilliant coloured 
lily-like flowers. 
1976 Planti, rosy orange , 3 ft 3 
1977 superba, orange , 3 ft 5 
^GLOXINIA, flowers of unrivalled beauty. 
1978 12 in 12 var., i8j., 24J., and 305. 
1979 6 in 6 var., 10 s. 6 d., 12 s., and 15*. 
1980 In varieties .....is. 6d. and 2 
+HABRANTHUS, closely allied to the Amaryllis, 
flowers in clusters, and very handsome. 
1981 Andersoni, gold and brown, 1 ft o 
1982 bifidus, pink, $ ft 2 
1983 pratensis, scarlet, 2 ft 1 
HHiEMANTHUS, a genus of distinct plants, re- 
markable for their immense feathery-looking 
flower heads. 
1984 albifios, white, 1 ft 1 
1985 coccineus, scarlet, 1 ft 1 
1986 pubescens, white, 1 ft 1 
1987 puniceus, scarlet, 1 ft 1 
1988 tigrinus, crimson, 1 ft 1 
||HEDYCHIUM. In ferneries this grand plant, 
with its large reed-like growth, contrasts 
admirably with the graceful foliage of ferns. 
1989 coronarium, yellow, 5 ft 2 
1990 Gardncrianum, yellow, fragrant, 5 ft 1 
§HYACINTHUS. H. candicans is one of the 
most ornamental hardy bulbs in July and 
August. The stem, 3 to 4 feet high, is 
gracefully surmounted by numerous pendant 
bell-shaped snow-white flowers. As a con- 
servatory plant, it is extremely elegant. 
Amethystinus is a charming miniature Scilla- 
like plant. 
1991 amethystinus, flowers amethyst-blue, a 
most charming little plant, perdoz., 3*. 6 d. o 
1992 candicans, white, 3 to 4 ft., per doz. 9/-, 
15/-, & 2 1/» i/-, 1/6 & 2 
+HYP0XIS. The neat golden star -shaped 
blossoms and picturesque light green foliage 
give this plant a peculiar charm. 
1993 villosa , fine yellow, $ ft 6 d. & x 
(IIMATOPHYLLUM. A magnificent plant, 
throwing up large bunches of scarlet 
blossoms in succession the year round. 
1994 miniatum, orange-scarlet, 2 ft., ys. 6d., 
10 s. 6 d., 15^., and 21 s. 
JISMENE. The picturesque beauty and fragrance 
of the Ismene should ensure it a place in 
every collection of greenhouse plants. In 
warm localities it may be flowered out of 
doors, planted in April and lifted in autumn. 
1995 Amancaes, rich golden yellow, 1 ft 3 
1996 calathina, pure white, 2 ft 1 
1997 longipetala 2 
1998 undulata, white, 1 ft o 
§KNIPHOFIA, the species offered is a miniature 
Tritoma, and requires the same cultural 
treatment, throwing up in summer a multi- 
tude of dwarf flower spikes of a delicate 
orange colour. Figured in “ The Garden,” 
4th August, 1877. 
1999 Macowanii, orange is. 6 d., is. 6d. Sc 3 
HLACHENALIA. The flowers of these are 
picturesque and beautiful. The foliage in 
most varieties is elegantly marked. As a 
conservatory plant in pots, pans, or hanging 
baskets it is very effective. 
2000 luteola, yellow and green, foliage beauti- 
fully variegated perdoz. 3*. 6 d. o 
2001 pendula, bright red ,, 75. 6d. o 
2002 rubida, dull red o 
2003 stolonifera o 
2004 superba, yellow, tipped scarlet and green, 
per doz. ys. 6 d. o 
2005 tricolor, yellow and crimson, ,, 5 s. 6d. o 
JjLIATRIS, a charming herbaceous plant. 
2006 spicata, purple, 2 ft. ...perdoz., 5*. 6d. o 
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||MEDEOLA,an elegant plant for hanging baskets ; 
its long, graceful sprays of bright green 
foliage make it valuable for epergnes in 
table decoration. 
2007 asparagoides, white is. & 1 6 
§MILLA. The variety offered is a very pretty 
Californian bulb, with a globose head of 
white flowers, lined green. 
2008 hyacintha lactea, white and green, 1 ft., o 9 
*MODIOLA, an elegant plant, profusely covered 
with rich magenta-purple flowers, beautiful 
on rockwork and for hanging baskets. 
2009 geranioides, rich magenta-purple, h ft. ... 1 
+OPHIOPOGON, or Japan Hyacinth. This is a 
model plant of neatness and quiet beauty, 
with slender grassy tufts of foliage and 
picturesque spikes of flowers. The varie- 
gated forms are elegant foliage plants. 
They all flower freely, and are suitable for the 
conservatory and sitting-room window, re- 
quiring simply the protection of a cold 
frame. 
2010 Jaburan, 1 ft 1 
2011 ,, fol. argenteus, 1 ft 1 
2012 Japonicus, grassy foliage, 1 ft 1 
2013 spicatus, lavender-blue, 1 ft 1 
2014 ,, aureo-variegatus, 1 ft 1 
2015 ,, laxiflorus, 1 ft 1 
2016 ,, ,, argenteo-variegatus, 1 ft. 1 
§ORNITHOGALUM. These are mostly fine hardy 
border plants, very distinct from each other 
in growth. Umbellatum is the well known 
Star of Bethlehem ; Nutans is remarkable 
for its nodding green and white flowers; 
Pyramidale for its massive spike of white 
blossom ; Arabicum has a large black 
centred white flower; Montanum and 
Exscapum are charming dwarf plants ; 
while Aureum is a pretty pot plant. 
£2017 Arabicum, white, black centre, hand- 
some, ij tt per doz., is. 6 d. o 
||2018 aureum , golden yellow, beautiful, f ft. ... 2 
2019 montanum, white, charming, £ ft 1 
2020 nutans, green and white, perdoz., is. 6d. o 
2021 pyramidale, white, showy, 2 ft., 
per doz. 10 s. 6d. 1 
2022 umbellatum, white, makes a beautiful 
edging, ift. ...per 1 00, 5*., per doz., is. o 
2023 In mixture, 15/ per 100, is. 6 d. per doz. 
£0XALIS. Remarkable for their rich beautiful 
colours and pretty foliage. In the flower 
garden they bloom throughout the season ; 
in the conservatory they may be had almost 
always in flower. In light well drained soil, 
the varieties offered are all hardy. 
2024 Bowei, bright crimson, flowers in large 
bunches, $ ft., per doz., is o 
2025 Deppei, rose-purple, £ft., perdoz., is.... o 
2026 floribunda, rose , ^ ft., perdoz., is. o 
2027 ,, alba, white, .3 ft. perdoz., is. o 
2028 lasiandra, 1 ft., per doz., is o 
2029 rubella, crimson, h ft., per doz., is o 
2030 speciosa, rose, ^ ft., per doz., is. 6d. ... o 
2031 mixed, per ioo,ys.6d.-, per doz., is. 6d. o 
§PiE0NIA As a herbaceous border plant it 
would be impossible to speak too highly of 
the Pseony. Its flowers are of an enormous 
size, mostly very fragrant, and range from 
single to the most perfect doubles. The 
colours are from the purest white to the 
deepest crimson. Its stately growth and 
profusion of flowers give it a first rank for 
flower and shrubbery borders. 
2032 Choice varieties is. 6 d. , is. 6d . , Sc 3 
2033 Six varieties 10 s. 6d., 15 s., Sc 11 
2034 Twelve varieties 15*., 11 s., Sc 30 
JPANCRATIUM. Few plants in the conservatory 
are more decorative and fragrant. If planted 
out of doors in April they flower freely. 
2035 Carolinianum, white, .3 ft 1 
2036 Illyricum, white, 1.^ ft 2 
2037 maritimum, white, 1^ ft 1 
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