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COCCinea (Gaffre Lily or Crimson Fla.^), a valuable hardy Cape plant, 
producing in late Autumn spikes of showy globular crimson-scarlet flowers which are 
prized for cutting ; it delights in a sheltered situation among trees and shrubs planted in a 
good deep loam, and during summer should be given an abundance of water during dry hot 
weather, ht. ft per loo, io/6 ; per doz. i/6 
Early-flowering. The effect in early Spring can hardly be overestimated of 
the intense brilliant blue of Scilla sibirii^a, and the deep blue of S. bifoHa, contrasting 
with the snowy whiteness of the Snowdrop and varied hues of the Crocus. As edgings and 
masses in beds and borders they are most valuable. Bifolia is the first in bloom, followed by 
Sibirica and Amcena. A// suitable for fiaturalisation and permanent flower borders. In 
pots or jardinets, alone or with other bulbs, they form a pleasing variety amongst indoor plants. 
Sibirica. (The Siberian Squill), producing spikes of bright blue flowers, ht. 3 in. 
per 1000, 28/- ; per 100, 3/- 
>» Extra large bulbs per 1000, 45/- ; per 100, 5/- ; per doz. ^d, 
n Monster bulbs (Yimhed slock) „ 60/-: ,, 6/6; ,, i/- 
,, alba, flowers pure white, producing a charming effect when associated with 
the blue variety, ht. 3 inches per 1000, 50/- ; per 100, 5/6 ; per doz. lod. 
ft taurica, a most valuable Scilla, blooming two weeks earlier than Sibirica, 
with flowers of a beautiful rich light hyacinth blue, ht. 3 inches 
per 1000, 45/- ; per 100, 5/- ; per doz. gd, 
Amoena, a very handsome species, resembling Sibirica, but flowering later and bearing 
spikes of rich dark blue flowers, foliage broad, ht. i ft. ; it should be given a light soil and 
sunny situation pgc joo, 7/6 ; per doz. 1/3 
Bifolia, of the Taurus Mountains, producing dainty little heads of deep blue flowers, very 
dwarf ; a charming early Spring flower, valuable for masses and edgings in borders 
and on rockwork, ht. 3 in per 1000, 30/- ; per 100, 3/6 ; per doz. -/6 
>» Extra strong bulbs ,, 4/6 ; ,, -;8 
,, alba, bearing elegant little heads of pure white flowers, beautiful, ht. 3 in. 
per 100, 25/- ; per doz. 3/6 ; each /\d. 
,, carnea, with heads of pretty pale flesh-rose flowers, scarce^ ht. 3 in. 
per 100, 12/6 ; per doz. 1/9 ; each, zd. 
SCILLAS, Various Species. All charming little subjects for naturalising on rockwork and 
banks. 
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Autumnalis, producing pretty little 
spikesof purple-blue flowers in 
autumn, ht. 6 in. Crop failed 
,, j£tponica.| bearing; spikes 
of charming rose-coloured flowers in 
Autumn ; a little gem for select bor- 
ders, rockwork, and pots, ht. 6 in. 
per too, 2ij- 3 o 
p. doz.— f. 
Italica, bearing in late May little pyramidal 
heads of lavender-coloured flowers, 
ht.6in per too, 7/6 t 
„ a.lb£l, producing dainty spikes of 
white flowers, very pretty, p. too, io/6 I 
Verna, lovely little heads of lilac-blue 
flowers ; charming (or naturalising on 
rockwork, etc., ht. 3 in each $d. 4 
ijSr Any other species in commerce not enumerated above can be supplied if wanted. 
SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths)— May-flowering;. Our native species (Scilla nutans), 
with its long pendent bells, abounds in most parts of the country, and many suppose it to be the 
“ Culver keys ” referred to by Izaak Walton. The fine Spanish varieties (S. hispanica) have 
erect flower-spikes and open campanulate flowers. Scilla pattila and its varieties have a robust 
tall habit with large campanulate open flowers. All are very effective in flower and shrubbery 
borders, and most valuable for wild gardens and woodlands, where they should be largely 
naturalised ; they seed freely and quickly establish themselves. They also make charming pot- 
plants, and may be forced into bloom by March. The white varieties are greatly in demand to 
cut for table bouquets and vases. Wood Hyacinths succeed in shady flower borders and bare 
shady places, and odd corners which often have a desert-like appearance in the flower garden can 
by their use be rendered bright and cheerful. They will also thrive under fir and pine trees, 
where few other plants will grow. Plant 6 inches deep to obtain fine flower-spikes. 
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Hispanica [syn. Campanulata), plants of erect habit, with spikes of open campanu- 
late flowers. 
,, aperta, porcelain-blue, striped white, very pretty and distinct, ht. 15 in. 
per 1000, 40/- 
„ alba, bells pure white, beautiful, ht. 15 in ,, 50/- 
„ >• compacta, pyramidal compact spike of large solid pure white 
bells, very fine, ht. 13 in per 1000, 60/- 
p. 100 p. doz. 
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