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CLIBRANS, IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF FLOWER BULBS 
Tignidia (Fenrania). 
No flower is more {jor^eously coloured tliaii the Tigridia. They flower in the Summer, are quite hardy, and thrive admirably in light rich 
soil in a rather dry and sunny position. Lift the hulhs when at rest, and keep perfectly dry. I'or indoor culture pot the hulbs in November. 
Conchiflora, dark yellow, spotted scarlet... 
Grandiflora alba, large white flowers, spotted maroon on a yellowish ground, 
Immaculata alba, pure milky white, a chaste and beautiful vai'iety 
Pavonia (Pracoc/; 7' /gcr F/owcr), scarlet and orange ... 
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Tpillium Gnandiflonum. 
(Anicric(tn U'ooJ Lily — Indian Shamrock). 
With simple stems bearing tliree broad leaves in a whorl, and terminated in Spring by a snowy-white three-petalled flower of great 
beauty over three inches across; loves a shady nook and a moist atmosphere. H/fl per doz. ; 4d. each. 
Tniteleia (Triplet uiy). 
Beautiful hardy Spring-blooming bulbs, useful for pot culture or planting in masses in borders, perfect gems for the greenhouse in 
early Spring, and the flowers being of great substance they remain in bloom a long time. They should be grown in a light, rich, well* 
drained soil, and prefer a sunny position. 
Uniflora {Sprin*l Starjimvcr), white shaded blue. Per 100. *2/-; per do/,., iid. 
Tnitoma ( Kniphofia). 
The Torch Lilies are magnificent hardy plants for borders, shrubberies, &c. They all prefer a rich, light, sandy soil, and a liberal 
top dressing of well-rotted manure, with abiiiKlance of water in Spring and Summer. A covering of bracken, &c.. in Winter is necessary,, 
except in warm dry positions. 
Uvaria T. aloidcs), the ordinary Torch Lily, or Flame Flower, scarlet, shading to orange, very handsome 
grandiflora, scarlet and yellow, a vigorous and lovely variety 
grandis, bright orange scarlet, very striking and effective ... ... ... ... 
noblis, pale red, shaded yellow, immense spikes, vigorous grower ... 
For names and descriptions of many other beautiful Tritomas, see Herbaceous Catalogue. 
Triton ia (Cnocosmia). 
These flower with the Ixias, and retpiire the same treatment. In appearance they are not unlike a miniature C.ladiolus; the colours, 
are soft and very pleasing. .\11 the varieties are etpially adapted for the open border and for pot culture, and force well. 
Aurea, brilliant orange-red. Autumn flowering. I’er 100, B/-; per doz., 1/- 
Nlixed Varieties, per 100, 4/-: per doz., sd. 
T ropseolum. 
Beautiful greenhouse climbers; very ornamental when trained on wire balloons. They like plenty of sun, and succeed best in a light 
rich loam containing plenty of sand. The pots should be well drained. 
Trlcolorum (Jarrattii), calyx orange-scarlet, tipped with black, petals orange. A very showy half-hardy species. Each, (kl. 
Speciosum [FUunc Floxvcr), one of the loveliest of hardy climbers, literally covered from June to August with brilliant vermilion flowers. 
Strong tubers, well established in pots. Each, (5d. ; per do/.. 4/(>; per 100, 00/- 
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Tuberose ( Polyanthes Tubenosa). 
These have beautiful pearly-white, deliciously scented (jardenia-like flowers. From 12 to 20 flowers are generally on a stem about 
2 feet high, and as part only expand at one time, a small quantity give a good succession of flowers for a month or six weeks. Valuable for 
bouquets, button-holes, (&c., and in pots, effective among ferns and other dwarf plants. Pot the bulbs firmly in a mixture of rich loam and 
well-decayed manure. After potting, plunge in a bottom heat of (50° or 70°. and water freely when foliage appears. In forcing, great care- 
should be taken that they do not at any time get chilled, either before or after potting. 
Double American, “The Pearl,” pure white double flowers, the best variety of all. Per 300, 10/-; per do/. 1/(5; extra large selected 
bulbs, 12/- per 100 ; 1/9 per doz. 
African, double, pure white, sweet-scented flowers. The earliest flowering variety. I’er 100, 17/0 ; per do/., 2/(5 
Watson ia. 
Arderni, somewhat like a Gladiolus in appearance, described by the raiser as the purest white flower on earth, It is a perfect gem for the 
Florist, and (jiiite supersedes the single white Azalea for cut flower work. When cut and placed in water it will remain in good 
condition for at least three weeks. Strong bulbs, 6d. each. 
Winter Aconite, see Aconite. 
Zephynanthes (Zephyr Flower). 
This beautiful genus is sometimes called the Giant Crocus of North America. The bulbs may be planted 4 inches to 0 inches deep in' 
a sheltered sunny border in open sandy loam, where they can be kept fairly dry during the winter. They all succeed admirably with 
greenhouse treatment, rosea being specially well adapted for pot culture. 
Candida, the true “ Flower of the West Wind," silvery white. Per 100, 4/-; per doz., 9d. 
Mr. F. Clarke, Belgrave Road, Colwyn Bay, writes: — "Thanks for bulbs to hand, which arrived in splendid condition and 
very satisfactory." 
