_Variegated Iris._
_Class and Order._--TRIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Iris Variegata. _Curt. Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 16.
Root tuberose, cespitose,--leaves radical, clasping the stem,
ensiform, nerved, unequal,--stem branched,--flower growing between two
membranous green bractes, ovate, lanceolate,--tube greenish,--corolla
six petals, three outer segments reflexed, oblong, obtuse, beautifully
striated, and fringed at the base with glandular hairs,--three inner
ones yellow, erect, margins undulate,--stamens three, filaments
adhering to the base of the reflexed petals, apex bifid,--anthers
oblong,--style slender,--stigma divided into three parts.
This species of Iris, though so long since introduced as the year
1597 is not frequently seen in our herbaceous collections. It is a
plant of low growth, sometimes not exceeding a foot in height, though
this varies according to the soil in which it is planted, a moist
situation increasing its luxuriance both in flower and foliage. It
is a native of Hungary, and is perfectly hardy, not requiring any
particular treatment, and may be increased by separating the roots in
Autumn,--flowers in May, and grows best in a stiff cold soil. This is a
very beautiful genus, and affords many ornamental species.
I. pallida.
-- nipalensis.
-- ochroleuca.
-- flavecens.
-- verna.
-- cristata.
-- germanica.
-- aphylla.
dichotoma.
pumila.
xiphium.
xiphioides.
versicolor.
caucasica.
furcata.
tenax.
Pl. 26.
[Illustration: _Plate 27._ _Delphinium grandiflorum._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
DELPHINIUM Grandiflorum.
_Great flowered Larkspur._
_Class and Order._--POLYANDRIA TRIGYNIA.
Syn. Delphinium Grandiflorum. _Curt. Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 1686.
Root fibrous,--stem erect, much branched,--radical leaves on long
naked petioles, multipartite, segments narrow acute,--cauline leaves
sessile, verticillate, linear acute, on the lateral branches,
generally single,--lower flowers on very long peduncles--calyx
none--corolla very brilliant blue--outer petals five, ovate,
undulate, upper one terminated by a long rugose spur--nectaries two,
divided into four segments, the two lower ones marked with a bright
bearded yellow spot, enclosing the parts of fructification--stamens
numerous--styles three--capsules three celled.
The genus Delphinium is a beautiful and showy one, and contains almost
innumerable varieties, none, however, can exceed in beauty of colour
the species figured, which is a native of Siberia, and was introduced
into this country about the year 1741. It is a hardy plant, of the
easiest culture, not requiring any particular treatment, though
it grows best in a rich brown loam--if allowed to sow its seed, a
number of young plants will soon appear, which will flower the next
year; this mode, however, of propagating it, is by no means certain,
and therefore, in order to obtain it true, it is better to divide
the roots, which may be done in spring; numerous and very beautiful
varieties are constantly raised from seed. Amongst the most desirable
distinct species are
D. Aconiti.
-- cheilanthum.
-- macranthon.
-- alpinum.
-- azureum.
pallidum.
pictum.
Menziesii.
montanum.
ucranicum.
Pl. 27.
[Illustration: _Plate 28._ _Lilium concolor._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
LILIUM Concolor.
_Self-coloured Chinese Lily._
_Class and Order._--HEXANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Lilium Concolor. _Par. Lond._ _tab._ 47.
-- Lilium Concolor. _Curt. Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 1165.
Root bulbous, squamose--stem erect, leafy, two feet high or
more--leaves alternate, nerved, sessile, linear lanceolate--peduncles
axillary, one flowered--corolla bright scarlet, tube short--petals
six, lanceolate, recurved when the flower is fully expanded--stamens
six, shorter than the petals--filaments erect, anthers oblong, germen
green, style thick, as if composed of three parts, stigma trifid.
This is one of the most beautiful species of the genus Lilium. It is
rare, perhaps from the difficulty that attends its cultivation, the
bulbs being extremely liable to be lost in the winter from severe
frosts or damp; it is a native of China, and was introduced into this
country in the year 1806. A sheltered situation, and light rich soil,
mixed with bog, are necessary for it, and it is increased by off-sets,
which are produced in tolerable abundance. All the species of Lilium
are desirable for a flower garden.
L. japonicum.
-- candidum.
-- bulbiferum.
-- aurantiacum.
-- Catesbœi.
-- philadelphicum.
-- canadense.
-- superbum.
-- chalcedonicum.
pyrenaicum.
pomponium.
carolinianum.
tigrinum.
pumilum.
longiflorum.
spectabile.
croceum.
prœcox.
Pl. 28.
[Illustration: _Plate 29._ _Penstemon ovatus._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
PENSTEMON Ovatus.
_Ovate-leaved Penstemon._
_Class and Order._--DIDYNAMIA ANGIOSPERMIA.
Syn. Penstemon ovatus. _Curt. Bot. Mag. N. S._ _pl._ 2903.
Root fibrous, stem erect, two or three feet high--cauline leaves
sessile, amplexicaul at the base, cordate, margins dentate, becoming
smaller and entire as they approach the summit--radical leaves,
large, ovate, dentate, on long channelled petioles--flowers in
fascicles, which are axillary--calyx five segments, equal, lanceolate
acute--corolla bilabiate, tube purple, lip bright blue, upper lip
erect, divided into two segments, three lower reflexed--throat
hairy--stamens four, two long, and two short, curved--one barren
filament, with an acute claw at the base, apex hairy, style
recurved--leaves, when young, of a beautiful purple on the under side.
Great additions have lately been made to this genus, by Mr. Douglas,
who has discovered many new and valuable plants in North America, among
which is the species figured. According to the Bot. Mag. pl. 2903, N.
S. it was found by him "growing plentifully among the limestone rocks
on the high mountains about the grand rapids of the Columbia river,
at the distance of 140 miles from the ocean," and sent to the Hort.
Soc. in 1826; it likes a light loam and sheltered situation, and may
be increased by seeds or parting the roots. When well grown it is a
very beautiful and elegant plant, and a great acquisition to the flower
garden. As we are yet scarcely aware how it may bear the cold of our
winters, it will be desirable to protect it from severe frosts. The
genus can now boast of many new and beautiful species,
P. speciosum.
-- glandulosum.
-- prunosum.
-- roseum.
-- pulchellum.
-- campanulatum.
-- confertum.
Richardsonii.
procerum.
glaucum.
venustum.
angustifolium.
digitalis.
Pl. 29.
[Illustration: _Plate 30._ _Geum Quellyon._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
GEUM Quellyon.
_Chili Avens._
_Class and Order._--ICOSANDRIA POLYGNIA.
Syn. Geum Quellyon. _Sweet's B. F. G._ _p._ 292.
-- Geum Coccinium. _Bot. Reg._ 1088.
Root fibrous--radical leaves growing in a tuft, large, lobed,
lyrate, interruptedly pinnate, terminal leaflet cordate, margin
dentate; side leaflets numerous, sessile, becoming smaller to the
base--cauline leaves sessile, pinnatifed--flowers stem radical,
erect, branching--stipules ovate, acute--peduncles leafy--flowers
terminal--calyx five segments, reflexed, acute--petals five, bright
scarlet, nearly round, emarginate, obtuse--stamens numerous--radiated
filaments inserted in the tube of the calyx, anthers yellow, styles
many, germen superior--whole plant hairy.
This beautiful plant is a very valuable acquisition to our flower
borders, from the brilliancy of its colour, and affording a continued
succession of flowers. Mr. Sweet, and some of the Continental Botanists
consider the specific name "Coccineum," which has been applied to it,
as confusing it with the plant known by that name in the "Flora Græca,"
which, it is supposed, has never been introduced into this country,
it appears of much lower growth than the one now figured, with orange
flowers, and the terminal leaflet a great deal larger. The species
before us is a native of Chili, where it is called "Quellyon" by the
inhabitants, who use the root for medicinal purposes. It is a plant of
easy cultivation, growing in any common garden soil, and is readily
increased by seeds or parting the roots; introduced into this country
about the year 1826. There are only two other species worth attention
for the flower garden.
G. montanum.
-- atlanticum.
Pl. 30.
[Illustration: _Plate 31._ _Verbena chamædryfolia._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
VERBENA Chamædryfolia.
_Scarlet flowered Vervain._
_Class and Order._--DIDYNAMIA ANGIOSPERNIA.
Syn. Verbena chamædryfolia. _Persoon's Syn._ _vol._ 2. _p._ 138.
-- Verbena chamædryfolia. _Sweet's B. F. G. 2d series_, _p._ 9.
-- Verbena melindres. _Bot. Reg._ _pl._ 1184.
Root fibrous, stem prostrate, branching--leaves opposite, sessile,
oblong, ovate, margins deeply serrate, hairy on both sides--flowers
terminal, corymbose--calyx campanulate, five cleft--corolla very
bright crimson, tubular, limb spreading, five segments, obtuse
emarginate--throat white, hairy--stamens four, two long, two short,
inserted in the tube of the corolla--anthers two lobed, style one,
smooth, stigma bifid, germen smooth.
The unrivalled brilliancy of the colour of this beautiful species of
Verbena, renders it a most ornamental plant for the front of the flower
borders, and when grown in large patches it is almost impossible to
give an idea of the dazzling splendour of its appearance; it is a plant
of the easiest cultivation, and if allowed to grow according to its
natural habit, which is prostrate, it will propagate itself by the
radicles which are produced at the different joints, and by this means
will attach itself to the ground; the plants thus rooted may be removed
any time. A brown loamy soil, a good deal of moisture, and a sheltered
situation are necessary, and as it is doubtful how it may bear the
severity of our winters, it is the safest method to keep some plants in
a frame, during severe frosts, which will flower early in the ensuing
spring. It is a native of Paraguay and Buenos Ayres, and was introduced
into this country about 1827. There are only two other species worth
cultivating in the flower garden.
V. aubletia.
-- pulchella.
Pl. 31.
[Illustration: _Plate 32._ _Linum Narbonense._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
LINUM Narbonense.
_Narbonne Flax._
_Class and Order._--PENTANDRIA PENTAGYNIA.
Syn. Linum Narbonense. _Persoon's Syn._ _vol._ 1. _p._ 334.
Root fibrous,--stem branching,--leaves sessile, alternate,
linear acute, smooth, glaucous,--flowers terminal on moderate
peduncles,--calyx five segments, linear acute,--corolla bright blue,
beautifully vein'd, with a darker shade,--petals five, obovate,
margins slightly undulate,--stamens five, anthers oblong, filaments
united at the base, surrounding the germen, which is crowned by five
thread-like styles.
This is perhaps the finest and most beautiful species of Linum, and
bears the largest flowers of any of the hardy kinds. It is a very
desirable garden plant, continuing long in bloom, and forming a
pleasing variety from its glaucous foilage. It is a native of Spain,
Italy, and the south of France, and was introduced into this country
about the year 1759; though we are not aware that any figure of it
has before been given. This species may be raised from seed, which
is produced in abundance; if sown in light rich soil, and protected
through the winter, the young plants will flower the following
summer, and attain the height of eighteen inches or two feet when
in perfection. It is very hardy--this genus does not afford many
ornamental species for a flower garden, the most desirable are,
L. perenne.
-- alpina.
-- flavum.
Pl. 32.
[Illustration: _Plate 41._ _Tigridia conchiflora._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
TIGRIDIA Conchiflora.
_Yellow-flowered Tigridia._
_Class and Order._--TRIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Tigridia Conchiflora. _Sweet's B. F. G._ _t._ 128.
Root bulbous--stem radical, angular--leaves alternate, broadly
lanceolate, plicate, inflated at the base, dark green, two sheathing
spathes at the base of the corolla, ovate, lanceolate--corolla
bright orange, slightly tinted with a redder shade on the margin of
the petals, base spotted with dark crimson--petals six, three outer
petals broadly ovate, acute, base concave, three inner ones smaller,
panduriform--stamens three--filaments united--anthers oblong--style
longer than the stamens--stigma divided into three parts, each bifid.
This is one of the most splendid plants which has been introduced into
this country. It is a native of Mexico, and was brought thence by
Mr. Bullock, in 1824. On its first flowering here, it was considered
a variety only of T. pavonia, but upon careful examination they
appeared to be perfectly distinct. This is satisfactorily proved by
Mr. Sweet, in his B. F. G. p. 128. The bulbs may be planted early in
the spring in light sandy soil, and placed in a green-house or frame,
as it facilitates their flowering: when the weather permits, the roots
should be taken out of the pots and put into the open air, in a warm
sheltered situation, where they will make a brilliant appearance for a
considerable time--when they have done flowering, the roots require to
be taken up and kept dry during the winter. The only species with which
we are yet acquainted, besides the one figured, is T. pavonia.
Pl. 41.
[Illustration: _Plate 42._ _Colchicum Byzantinum._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
COLCHICUM Byzantinum.
_Broad-leaved Meadow Saffron._
_Class and Order._--HEXANDRIA TRIGYNIA.
Syn. Colchicum byzantinum. _Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 1122.
-- Colchicum byzantinum. _Sweet's Hort. Brit._ _p._ 539.
Root bulbous, very large--scape radical, many flowered--corolla lilac
pink--tube long, petals six, ob-ovate, spreading, strongly nerved
at the back of each petal, tipped with a deeper color--stamens six,
three longer than the others--filaments inserted in the base of
the petals--anthers bright yellow--styles three, longer than the
stamens--leaves radical, very large, broadly lanceolate, plicate,
smooth, appearing after the flowers decay.
There cannot be a greater ornament to the flower garden in the autumnal
months than the C. byzantinum, which is the finest species of the
genus. We learn from the Bot. Mag. that, in 1598, bulbs of this plant
were received by Clusius, at Vienna, from Constantinople, but it was
not until 1629 that it was introduced into this country. It is a native
of the Levant, and is perfectly hardy, not requiring any particular
mode of treatment, except being planted in a light soil, mixed with
bog. The flowers appear about September, but the leaves, which are
the largest of any of the species, do not arrive at maturity until
the following spring. The C. autumnale is famed for its medicinal
properties. This is not a numerous genus; the most desirable species are
C. crociflorum.
-- autumnale.
-- var. white.
-- variegatum.
Pl. 42.
[Illustration: _Plate 43._ _Helianthus atrorubens._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
HELIANTHUS Atrorubens.
_Dark-eyed Sunflower._
_Class and Order._--SYNGENESIA POLYGAMIA FRUSTRANIA.
Syn. Helianthus atrorubens. _Pursh Flo. N. A._ _vol._ 2, _p._ 573.
-- Helianthus atrorubens. _Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 2668.
Root fibrous--stem tall, erect, branching--radical leaves very large,
broadly lanceolate, margins dentate, nerved, of a dark green--cauline
leaves sessile, opposite, ovate lanceolate, dentate acute--calyx
many segments imbricate, acute--corolla dark bright yellow--radiated
florets, barren dentate--florets of the disk fertile--whole plant
rugose.
This is perhaps one of the most desirable species of the genus
Helianthus, from the brilliancy of the colour and its moderate growth.
It makes a striking appearance when planted at the back of the flower
borders, and will continue in beauty to a late period in the autumn.
According to Pursh it is found in the "western parts of Pennsylvania,"
and was introduced into this country in 1732. It will grow well in any
good garden soil, and may be increased by parting the roots. There are
not many species of this genus suitable for a flower garden, as they
grow to such a large size, and take up so much room: the best are
H. mollis.
-- multiflorus.
-- diffusus.
Pl. 43.
[Illustration: _Plate 44._ _Lupinus mutabilis._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
LUPINUS Mutabilis.
_Changeable-flowered Lupin._
_Class and Order._--DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA.
Syn. Lupinus mutabilis. _Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 2682.
-- Lupinus mutabilis. _Sweet's B. F. G._ _vol._ 2, _p._ 130.
Root fibrous--stem suffruticose, branching, smooth--leaves on long
petioles, digitate; leaflets (generally nine) oblong, mucronate--spike
lateral--flowers verticillate, on short pedicels, white, changing to
a beautiful purple as decay approaches--calyx two segments; upper
segment erect, emarginate; lower one acute--vexillum nearly round,
sides reflexed, yellow at the base--alæ broad obtuse--carina acute,
enclosing the parts of fructification--stamens ten--filaments united
at the base, concealing the germen--style a little longer than the
stamens--stigma very small--legumen broad, margin deeply undulate,
containing generally three white smooth seeds.
The genus Lupinus is now become very interesting, from the numerous
fine species that have lately been introduced; none can exceed in
beauty the one here figured, which possesses a peculiar attraction from
its flowers being most beautiful when in a state of decay. According
to the Bot. Mag. p. 2682, it was "raised from seeds received by Mr.
Barclay, from Bogota, in Columbia, and communicated in flower in August
1826." There is no doubt it will soon be generally cultivated, as it
bears seeds in abundance, which may be sown in good rich soil in the
open ground, and the plants thus reared will flower abundantly during
the summer months, and continue in beauty till destroyed by frost. It
is yet uncertain whether this species be more than annual. Amongst the
finest of this genus are
L. polyphyllus.
-- canaliculatus.
-- versicolor.
-- bicolor.
-- leucophyllus.
-- nootkatensis.
-- perennis.
-- lepidus.
Pl. 44.
[Illustration: _Plate 45._ _Papaver nudicaule._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
PAPAVER Nudicaule.
_Naked-stalked Poppy._
_Class and Order._--POLYANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Papaver nudicaule. _Hort. Kew._ _vol._ 3. _p._ 289.
-- Papaver nudicaule. _Bot. Mag._ _pl._ 1633.
Root fibrous--leaves radical, clustered, on long channelled
petioles, pinnatifid, hairy--stem radical, naked, erect when
the flower expands, hairy--flower terminal--calyx two segments,
concave, deciduous--corolla very pale yellow--petals four spreading,
orbicular, margins crenate--stamens numerous, inserted into the
receptacle--anthers dark yellow--style cylindrical--stigma stellate.
Though this species of Papaver cannot boast of brilliancy of colour, it
is nevertheless a very lovely plant from its delicacy and simplicity;
and, from the continued succession of flowers, it will be found an
ornamental plant to our gardens. According to the Hort. Kew. p. 289,
"it is a native of Norway and Siberia, and was cultivated in 1730 by
Dr. James Sherard." Numerous beautiful varieties have been raised from
seed, which make a very gay appearance all through the summer and
autumn, until checked by frost: these are quite hardy, and will grow in
any light rich soil. The most ornamental species are
P. bracteatum.
-- alpinum.
-- crocea.
rubro-aurantiacum.
orientale.
Pl. 45.
[Illustration: _Plate 46._ _Gladiolus Cardinalis._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
GLADIOLUS Cardinalis.
_Superb Corn-flag._
_Class and Order._--TRIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Gladiolus Cardinalis. _Bot. Mag._ _t._ 135.
Root bulbous--leaves radical, embracing the stem at the base,
linear, lanceolate, striate--scape sometimes two feet in height,
drooping, many-flowered--calyx two sheath-like segments, lanceolate,
acute--corolla bright scarlet, monopetalous, campanulate, tube long,
limb six segments, irregular, oblong, ovate, margins undulate; three
smaller segments beautifully marked with a white stripe on the centre
of each--stamens three--filaments long, inserted in the tube of the
corolla--anthers oblong--style longer than the stamens--stigma divided
into three parts.
It is almost impossible to give an adequate representation of the
brilliant colour of this beautiful species of Gladiolus, which was
introduced into this country from Holland, about the year 1789, by the
gardener to the King of Naples: though generally considered a tender
plant, it will be found to grow well out of doors, in a southern aspect
and sheltered situation, only requiring protection in the winter to
keep the roots from severe frosts. Many of the bulbs from the Cape of
Good Hope, of which place this is a native, may be grown well with care
and attention in the open air, and make a beautiful addition to the
flower garden in the summer months. The bulbs should be planted six or
eight inches deep in a rich sandy soil, in a south aspect, where they
will grow strong and flower freely. The hardiest species are
G. tristis.
-- byzantinus.
-- communis.
-- carneus.
-- segetum.
Pl. 46.
[Illustration: _Plate 47._ _Commelina cœlestis._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
COMMELINA Cœlestis.
_Sky-blue Commelina._
_Class and Order._--TRIANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Commelina Cœlestis. _Sweet's B. F. G._ _t._ 3.
-- Commelina Cœlestis. _Rœmer et Schultz, sys. veg. v._ 1. _p._ 533.
-- Commelina Cœlestis. _Wild Enumer_, _vol._ 1. _p._ 61.
Root tuberous, fasciculated, fusiform--stem erect, branching--leaves
smooth, ovate, lanceolate, striate, margins undulate, base concave,
sheathing the stem, fringed on one side with a line of hairs--peduncle
pubescent--flower terminal--involucrum cordate, acute, enclosing two
or more flowers--pedicel smooth, very short--calyx three segments,
alternate with the petals--corolla bright blue--petals three,
equal, ovate, margins undulate--nectaries three, erect--stamens
three--filaments recurved--anthers sagittate--style longer than the
stamens--stigma very small.
Though this plant is frequently confused with C. tuberosa it is
proved to be decidedly distinct, Mr. Sweet having obligingly informed
the author that he has carefully compared the two species, and thus
confirmed the opinions of Rœmer et Schultz, and other botanists on
the Continent, where the distinction is now generally adopted. This
species, which has a larger and lighter coloured flower, longer and
narrower leaves, than C. tuberosa, is a native of Mexico, and was
introduced into this country in 1813: it has been generally treated
as a green-house plant, but it will grow perfectly well in the open
air, though from the fleshy nature of the roots it is necessary to
take them up in winter, and treat them in the same manner as Dahlias.
C. crassifolia is the only species besides the two above mentioned,
suitable for the flower garden.
Pl. 47.
[Illustration: _Plate 48._ _Sternbergia lutea._
_Drawn from Nature by M.R._ _Engraved by R. Havell Jun^{r.}_]
STERNBERGIA Lutea.
_Yellow Sternbergia._
_Class and Order._--HEXANDRIA MONOGYNIA.
Syn. Sternbergia Lutea. _Sweet's Hort. Brit._ _p._ 505.
-- Amaryllis Lutea. _Bot. Mag._ _t._ 290.
Root bulbous--leaves radical, broadly linear, channelled, obtuse, dark
green, lighter underneath--scape one-flowered, seven or eight inches
high--spathe ovate, lanceolate--corolla yellow--six petals, oblong,
obtuse, margin entire--stamens six--filaments inserted at the base of
the petals--anthers oblong--style one--stigma very small--germen large.
This plant, formerly known as Amaryllis lutea, is a native of the South
of Europe, and various parts of the East. Though introduced into this
country as early as 1596, it is by no means common. When planted in the
front of the borders it is very ornamental, particularly when exposed
to a bright sun, which causes the flowers to expand. It has acquired
a more interesting character, from the supposition entertained by the
late Sir J. E. Smith, that it may possibly be the Lily of Scripture, to
which we find such beautiful allusions in the Sacred writings. Sir J.
E. S. observes, "It is natural to presume the Divine Teacher, according
to his usual custom, called the attention of his hearers to some
object at hand; and, as the fields of the Levant are overrun with the
Amaryllis lutea, whose golden liliaceous flowers in Autumn afford one
of the most brilliant and gorgeous objects in nature, the expression of
'Solomon, in all his glory, not being arrayed like one of these,' is
peculiarly appropriate." It is a plant of easy cultivation, perfectly
hardy, and will grow in any good garden soil. At present there are few
species of this genus.
S. colchiciflora.
-- Clusiana.
Pl. 48.
Transcriber's Notes:
Italics are shown thus: _sloping_.
Small capitals have been capitalised.
Variations in spelling and hyphenation are retained.
Punctuation has been retained as published.
The order of the plates are as presented in the original publication.