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Frittillarias. 
Beautiful hardy border plants of dwarf habit and blooming in Spring, throwing up slender stems about two feet high, with bell-shaped 
flowers beautifully chequered and curiously marked ; very suitable for the border and rockwork, and easily grown in pots. ^ s 
Aurea, a most lovely gem Flowers equal in size to those of F. meleagris ; colour bright golden-yellow both inside and out, with 
numerous small black tesselations. It is quite hardy, and makes a charming pot plant ... ... ... ... per dozen, 1/6 0 3 
Meleagris (Snake's Head), choice mixed per 100, 4/6 ; per dozen, 8d. 
Imperials. (See Crown Imperials). 
Gloxinia 
(Clibrans’ Superb Erect Flowering). 
Dry Tubers from October to March, in a choice selection of colours, 6/- 
per dozen ; Seedlings, mixed, unbloomed, 4/6 per dozen. 
Seed saved from our own superb collection, 1/6 and 2/6 per packet. 
Hemerocallis (Day Lilies). 
Very showy, leaves very long and narrow, all rising from the base : 
flowers large, in fine clusters, grow in almost any soil, excellent for shrub- 
beries, borders, and pots; greatly valued for cutting. Our selection, from 
4d. each ; 3/- per dozen. For varieties see Herbaceous List. 
Hyacinthus. 
Candicans (Galtonia Candicans), plant any time from November to 
March in any good garden soil on a sheltered border, where they are 
exceedingly ornamental. The flower stems are produced in July and August, 
and carry 20 to 25 large pendulous bell-shaped white flowers. 
Per 100, 5/6 ; per dozen, lOd. 
Ixia (African Corn Lily). 
No other species of bulbous plants exhibit such a variety of brilliant 
colours for house or general decoration. They are invaluable as cut flowers, 
and on that account should be extensively grown. Pot the bulbs thickly in 
the Autumn, afterwards place in a cold frame or greenhouse. They may be 
planted outdoor from October to December, in sunny sheltered spots, in a 
light loamy soil, with a protection, of cocoa-nut fibre to preserve them from 
severe frosts. s c ] 
Smiling Mary, bright pink per 100. 12/- ; per doz. 2 0 
Choice Named Varieties 6/- ,, 10 
Finest Mixed Varieties 2/- ,, 0 4 
Photo ] CROWN IMPERIALS. [ Clibrans 
Lachenalia (Cape cowslip). 
Six or seven bulbs planted in a 7 inch pot afford a charming change to 
ordinary conservatory plants. The cultural directions are of the simplest. 
Pot, whenever growth commences, in a little sandy peat and loam, and water 
freely so long as the leaves are green, but no longer. When the pots are 
full of roots they stand gentle forcing. For outdoor culture they require a 
warm sheltered situation, and, not being quite hardy, should be protected 
in winter. 
per doz. 
s. d. 
Aurea (syn. tricolor lutea), a lovely rich chrome-yellow... 
Luteola, green, yellow, and red 
Pendula, red, tipped green and purple 
Tricolor, scarlet, yellow, and green, showy 
each 
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Leucojum ( Snowflake). 
These are quite hardy and very attractive. The individual flowers 
resemble the single Snowdrop, and are fragrant. Plant the bulbs as soon 
as received ; they succeed in any ordinary soil, and should be planted 
freely in clumps. 
per doz 
Autumnale (Autumn Snowflake), a charming plant with 
small bell-shaped flowers, white, changing to rose 
/Estivum (Summer Snowflake), large pure white flowers, 
tipped green ... 
Vernum (Spring Snowflake), white, tipped green, scented 
similiar to Wallflower 
d. 
9 
per. 100 
s. d. 
5 0 
Photo] leucojum /Estivum. [Clibrans 
