. The standard cyclopedia of horticulture; a discussion, for the amateur, and the professional and commercial grower, of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the species of plants grown in the regions of the United States and Canada for ornament, for fancy, for fruit and for vegetables; with keys to the natural families and genera, descriptions of the horticultural capabilities of the states and provinces and dependent islands, and sketches of eminent horticulturists . D. Basal spathe present; upper spathe l-lvd. 34. medius, Balb. Corm globular, 1 in. or lessdiam.: Ivs. 2-3
. The standard cyclopedia of horticulture; a discussion, for the amateur, and the professional and commercial grower, of the kinds, characteristics and methods of cultivation of the species of plants grown in the regions of the United States and Canada for ornament, for fancy, for fruit and for vegetables; with keys to the natural families and genera, descriptions of the horticultural capabilities of the states and provinces and dependent islands, and sketches of eminent horticulturists . D. Basal spathe present; upper spathe l-lvd. 34. medius, Balb. Corm globular, 1 in. or lessdiam.: Ivs. 2-3, appearing in spring, narrow, becominga foot or more high: perianth-tube much ;segms. 132-2 in. long, bright lilac; tliroat glabrous,whitish; anthers pale orange, twice the length of theyellow filaments; styk>-branches scarlet, with manycapillary divisions. S. France, Italy. 35. nudifiorus, Smith. Corm very small, stolonif-erous: Ivs. 3-4, appearing after the fls., very narrow:perianth-tube much exserted; segms. 132-2 in., lilac;throat glabrous; anthers large and yellow, twice aslong as the filaments. Mts. S. France and Spain.—Long known in cult., but not common. 36. astiiricus, Herb. Corm globular, ^im. or less indiam.: Ivs. about 3, appearing in fall but not maturingtill spring: perianth-tube short-protruded; segms. Ijin. long, lilac; throat pubescent; anthers bright yeUow,longer than the white filaments; style-branches orange,with many capillary divisions. 1118. Crocus speciosus (XIi)
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