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Liliums. 
Among bulbuous plants the Lilium stands unrivalled for the embellishment of the greenhouse or conservatory. They do not like 
being disturbed, and should be planted where they can remain for several years. 
Blooming plants of the Auratum and Speciosum sections can be supplied in summer and autumn at a little advance in price, 
those marked thus ( ) are most suitable for greenhouse and conservatory decoration as well as for outdoor culture. 
* Auratum ('I he Golden-rayed, Lily of Japan), white spotted 
crimson, pale yellow band down centre of each petal. 
Strong bulbs. Per doz. 8/- and 10/6, 9d. to 1 0 
* Specially selected bulbs, per doz. 12/- and 15/- 
1/3 to 1 6 
* Cruentune (New), the finest introduction of recent 
years, vigorous in growth, very free flowering, and 
produces enormous flowers with bands and spots 
of the most brilliant crimson. The bulbs are 
somewhat small and after the nature of L. A. Wiiteii, 
very scarce ... ... ... ... ... ... io 0 
* platyphyllum ( Macranthum ), a very distinct form 
with broad foliage, flowers of good substance with 
white petals spotted crimson, larger and finer than 
Auratum ... ... ... ... ... 2/- & 2 6 
* rubro vittatum, pure white, marked with deep 
crimson bands and spotted crimson, very fine 2/- & 2 6 
Photo ] LILIUM MARTAGON 
white; 
Martagon Purple (Turk’s Cap Lily) 
scarlet ditto 
white ditto 
[Clibrans 
Per doz. 
s. d. 
... 4 0 
... 10 6 
Each, 
s. d. 
0 6 
1 0 
2 6 
Each — s. d. 
*Longiflorum Harrisii, true (The Bermuda Easter Lily), 
one of the grandest acquisitions to our list of Florists’ 
forcing bulbs, yields an abundant and profitable crop 
of flowers. Bulbs potted in September can easily be 
flowered by Christmas. Per doz. 8/6 & 10/-, 9d. & 1 0 
Extra Large Picked Bulbs, per doz. 14/- & 16/-, 1/3 & 1 6 
*Longiflorum japonicum giganteum, white trumpet-shaped 
flowers Per doz. 6/- & 9/-, 9d. & 1 0 
♦Speciosum (lancifolium) album, pure white fine flowers 
of great substance ...Per doz. 6/- to 9/-, 8d. to 1 0 
* album Kraetzeri, immense white flowers with a 
greenish band running through the centre of each 
petal, very handsome ... Per doz. 7/6 & 10/-, 8d. & 1 0 
* — - — Melpomene, large rich, crimson flowers, heavily 
spotted and edged white, fine free-flowering variety, 
strikingly handsome ... Per doz. 7/6 & 10/-, 8d. & 1 0 
* Magniflcum, the flowers are massive being fully 
eight inches across, of a rich ruby carmine, margined 
with white, borne on very stout purplish stems, 
and, being of great substance, last a remarkably 
long time in good condition. ... ... Per doz. 10/- 1 0 
* roseum, white, rose spots, an exceedingly pretty 
variety Per doz. 5/- to 7/6, 6d. to 0 9 
* rubrum, white, red spots, shaded carmine, very rich 
colour ... ... ... Per doz. 5/- to 7/6, 6d. to 0 9 
Twelve Bulbs, in Six to Twelve fine varieties, for 8/-, 
12/-, or 18/-, our selection. 
RANUNCULUS 
For its successful culture it should have a deep moist cool 
soil, enriched with well-decayed manure. It should be planted 
as soon after the beginning of February as practicable, in rows 
six or eight inches apart, two or three inches deep, and two 
inches between the tubers — placing the claws downwards. 
Per 100 Per doz. 
Persian Varieties, finest mixed, from named sorts 
French Double, finest mixed, very rich colours... 
Scotch Spotted Varieties, superb mixed, choice 
assortment 
Turban Scarlet, fiery scarlet, very large and fine 
,, Yellow, fine golden-yellow 
„ Grandiflora, crimson and yellow 
„ White (Hercules), snow white, large ... 
„ Mixed, all colours, grand assortment ... 
d. 
4 
4 
5 
4 
6 
7 
9 
4 
TIGRIDIA (FERRARI A), Mexican Tiger Flower. 
No flower is more gorgeously coloured than the Tigridia. 
They flower in the summer, are quite hardy, and thrive admir- 
ably in light rich soil in a rather dry and sunny position. Lift 
the bulbs when at rest, and keep perfectly dry. For indoor 
culture, pot the bulbs in November. 
Conchiflora, dark yellow, spotted... 
Grandiflora alba, large white flowers, spotted 
maroon on a yellowish ground, very hand- 
some 
Immaculata alba, pure milky white, a 
chaste and beautiful variety 
Pavonia (Peacock Tiger Flower), scarletand orange 
Per doz. 
d. 
0 
s. 
2 
2 0 
2 0 
2 0 
Each, 
s. d. 
0 3 
0 3 
TUBEROSE 
These have beautiful pearly-white Gardenia-like flowers, 
deliciously scented. In forcing, great care should be taken that 
they do not at any time get chilled, either before or after 
potting. Per 100 Per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Double American, The Pearl, the best variety of all 10 0 1 6 
extra large selected bulbs ... 12 0 1 9 
For Amaryllis, Cyclamen, Gloxinias, Iris, Montbretlas, Tritomas, and other Miscellaneous Bulbs, and Tuberous Rooted Plants for Spring 
Planting, see Bulb Catalogue— Post Free on application. 
