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IiRYTHRONIUM CAIIF0RN1CUM. 
ERYTHRONIUM (Dog’s-Tooth Violets). Large-Flowered American 
Varieties. 
These are strongly recommended for choice positions in the rcck- 
garden or for pot-culture ; they all prefer a partially shaded and moist 
but well-drained situation. Plant the roots about 6 to 12 inches deep 
(the lighter the soil the deeper) and surround with sand. The roots 
will be sent out in October, and should be planted at once. ^ j 
americanum, flowers bright yellow, slightly dotted brown 
at base ; it grows best in damp shady places amongst 
grass, planted 6 inches deep, ht. \ ft per doz. 5/6 c 6 
californicum (sjn. giganteum', a most beauti- 
ful species, bearing on one stem numerous large and 
elegant flowers of a delicate pale chrome-yellow, with 
orange markings in centre; foliage handsomely mottled, 
ht. Jft per 100, 3 ?/6 ; per doz. 4/6 o 5 
Hartwegi, a charming early-flowering species bearing 
large elegant very pale yellow flowers, foliage deep green, 
ht. j ft t o 
Hendersoni, a gem amongst Dog’s-Tooth Violets, flowers pale lilac, with purple centre, 
surrounded by narrow yellow ring, very beautiful, ht ft per doz. 5/6 o 6 
revolution (true), ( Baker ), large flowers opening blush or pink, and changing to ro.y 
purple, foliage slightly mottled, ht. J ft per doz. 7/6 o 8 
,, Pink Beauty, a most lovely variety of E. revolutum, having large 
flowers with gracefully reflexing peta’s, delicate pale pink with central 
zone of gold 1 6 
,, Johnsoni, one of the most beautiful of the American Dog’s Tooth 
Violets. The flowers have elegantly reflexing petals, and are of a charming 
bright rose with yellow centre and golden anthers, ht. s ft. Award 
of Mbiut R. II S per doz. 15/- 1 6 
,, Watsoni (The Victoria Easter Lily), a charming specks with very Lrge 
creamy white flowers, with golden central ring, foliage usually mottled 
brown, ht. 5 ft 1 6 
Mixed American Large-Flowered Dog’s-Tooth Violets, recommended for naturalising 
in shady and moist situations per 100, 21/ ; per doz. 3/- — 
The common Dog’s Tooth Violets being mostly grown in Holland are not to be had this year. 
EUCHARIS amazonica (The White Amazon Lily), the snow-white flowers of this 
handsome stove-plant are deliciously fragrant, and are much used for bouquets and wreaths, 
ht. ij ft Strong butbs, per doz. 21/- 2 o 
FREESIA (Sweet-scented). Freesias are prized for their delightfully fragrant graceful flowers, 
which last longer in water than almost any other flower. Pot up the corm; from August to 
October, 6 in a 5-inch pot, or 12 in a 7-inch to make a better display. The tops of tile 
bulbs should be buried 2 inches below the 
surface of the soil, which should be a 
compost of good mellow loam, well-decayed 
farmyard manure and a little bonemeal. 
Care must be taken that there is good 
drainage. Stand the pots outside on a 
sunny border and keep them slightly shaded 
until grow th is showing, when expose them 
to full sun and keep them in continuous 
growth, giving water when dry. Before 
severe frost comes on, remove the pots to 
the sunny part of a greenhouse and give 
plenty of air (avoiding draught). Or they 
may be placed in an airy sunny window, 
care Leing taken not to expose them to 
draught or the drying heat arising from gas. 
As growth progresses give more water, 
and when flower spikes are showing supply 
moisture by standing Ihe pots in saucers of 
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