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ACONITE, WINTER (. Eranthis hy emails). 
One of the earliest hardy dwarf Spring-blooming plants ; rich golden yellow flowers, contrasting well with its bright green foliage. 
Grows in any ordinary soil, and thrives well under trees and even in a dense shade. Extra large, per doz., 4d. ; per 100, 1/8 ; per 1000, 15/6 
ALLIUM. 
Attractive hardy Spring-flowering plants, of the easiest culture, succeeding in any soil and situation, and particularly adapted for 
borders, rockwork, &c. Millions of blooms of Neapolitanum are used annually. 
Moly, bright yellow flower clusters ; lasting in bloom a considerable time ... ... ... ... ... ... per doz., 4d. ; per 100, 2/- 
Neapolitanum, flowers white, fine for cutting ; can be had in bloom by Christmas. Grown extensively for 
Covent Garden Market ; excellent for naturalising per doz., 5d. ; per 100, 2/6 
ALSTRCEM ERI A (. Peruvian Lilies). 
These beautiful hardy, Summer-flowering border plants succeed best in a loamy well-drained soil, the golden variety (Aurantiaca) 
preferring a damp situation. Their lovely Gladiolus-like spikes of bloom are very ornamental in the herbaceous border, or when grown 
in pots for indoor decoration, and are invaluable for cutting. When grown outdoors they do best if planted six to eight inches deep 
and left in the ground undisturbed for several years. 
Aurantiaca (flavum), golden yellow, streaked crimson, very showy; perfectly hardy 
Psittacina (parrot-like), flower bright crimson at the base, passing to a greenish tint spotted with purple... 
Mixed Varieties 
per doz., 1/6; each 2d. 
per doz., 1/6 ; each 2d. 
per doz., 1/6; each 2d. 
AMARYLLIS (. Hippeastrum ). 
A beautiful class of plants, their large and lily-like blossoms of various colours have a telling effect when mixed with dwarfer 
plants. A mixture of loam, leaf-mould, and well-rotted manure with some coarse sand is the best compost, and the pots should be well 
drained. Start the bulbs in heat, and when in growth water freely, and apply weak liquid manure occasionally. After flowering, water 
sparingly until quite dry, then store away under the stage until new leaves appear. 
each — s. d. 
Aulica, platypetala, of strong growth, nearly evergreen, with 
long strap-shaped leaves, and large brilliant crimson 
flowers, green at the base ... ... 2 6 
Belladonna, delicate silvery rose; may be grown out of doors 
if planted on a warm sheltered border ... 6d. and 9d. 
major, dark rose and white ... ... 6d. and 9d. 
Equestris, a beautiful and grand old species, a very profuse 
bloomer, colour orange-scarlet, white throat, with a 
band of white down the centre of each petal ... ... 2 6 
each — s. d. 
Formosissimus (Jacobean Eily), colour rich dark crimson; 
flowers in May ... ... ... ••• ••• 0 ® 
Johnsoni, deep red, with white stripes, very free 2 6 
Purpurea (Vallota), Scarborough Eily, large umbels of daz- 
zling scarlet flowers, remarkably free blooming, 1/- and 1 6 
Seedlings, splendid flowers, brilliant colours, extra selected 
varieties, from large-flowered named sorts, 
per doz., 18/- and 24/- 2 6 
specially selected to colour, extra fine ... 2/6, 3/6, and 5 0 
Anomatheca. 
Cruenta, beautiful crimson Ixia-like flowers, freely produced in dainty sprays. Require the same treatment as Freesias, with which they 
form a most charming contrast. Admirably suited for outdoor cultivation. Of easiest possible culture. Per 100, 2/6 ; per doz., 5d. 
Anthericum. 
Graceful perennials for mixed borders, &c., throwing up long elegant spikes of pure white sweet scented Lily-like flowers, free and 
hardy. Should be in every collection of hardy flowers, as they succeed in any ordinary soil. 
Liliago (St. Bernard's Lily), flowers l£ inches across, very free-flowering, 3/- per doz. ; 4d. each. 
Liliastrum major (St. Bruno's Lily), flowers 2 inches across, delicately tipped with green, 4/- per doz. ; 6d. each. 
Arum. 
Singular and effective plants, preferring a warm sunny border. Grow well in pots. A mixture of sandy loam and peat is the best 
compost. Winter protection from frost is advisable. 
Crinitum (Dragon’s Mouth), flower most grotesque, stem beautifully marbled, spathe reddish-brown, per doz. 12/- ; 1/3 each. 
Dracunculus, palm-like leaves, large deep chocolate spathe, stem and leaf stalks flesh-coloured, deeply mottled black, quite hardy, 
handsome and effective. 4/- per doz. ; 6d. each. 
Italicum, spathe greenish yellow or white, handsome foliage in early Spring, showy clusters of scarlet berries in Autumn, a most 
serviceable plant for shubbery borders, 2/- per doz. ; 3d. each. 
