. The bulb book; or, Bulbous and tuberous plants for the open air, stove, and greenhouse, containing particulars as to descriptions, culture, propagation, etc., of plants from all parts of the world having bulbs, corms, tubers, or rhizomes (orchids excluded). Bulbs (Plants). Fig. ISi.—Fritillaria persica. (J.) P. plurlflora.—A distinct - looking species 6 to 12 ins. high, having narrow lance-shaped leaves and rosy- lilac bell-shaped flowers washed with purple inside. P. pudioa.—A handsome little species, 4 to 6 ins. high, native of the Rocky Mountains. It has erect linear glaucous leaves, and
. The bulb book; or, Bulbous and tuberous plants for the open air, stove, and greenhouse, containing particulars as to descriptions, culture, propagation, etc., of plants from all parts of the world having bulbs, corms, tubers, or rhizomes (orchids excluded). Bulbs (Plants). Fig. ISi.—Fritillaria persica. (J.) P. plurlflora.—A distinct - looking species 6 to 12 ins. high, having narrow lance-shaped leaves and rosy- lilac bell-shaped flowers washed with purple inside. P. pudioa.—A handsome little species, 4 to 6 ins. high, native of the Rocky Mountains. It has erect linear glaucous leaves, and produces one or two bright yellow drooping flowers about 1 in. deep in April and May. In the variety lutescens, the outer segments of the perianth are striped with yellowish-green; and the variety nigra has very deep coloured flowers. P. pyrenaioa.—A Pyrenean species about 1^ ft. high, with spreading bell- shaped flowers, green washed with purple, and chequered with deep purple-brown on a yellowish ground {Bot. Mag. t. 664). F. canalicvlata, from Kurdistan, with linear glaucous leaves and purple flowers, is closely related to this Fig. 155.—Fritillaria pluriflora. P. recurva.—A distinct Californian species with slender purplish stems about 2 ft. high, remarkable for its bright orange-scarlbt flowers with reflexed segments, the inner surface being yellow and blotched with purple. The flowers appear in April and May, sometimes as many as nine on one stem. (Bot. Mag. t. 6264.) This species is rather tender, and requires protection with leaves, straw, etc., in winter. Warm sunny spots and rich sandy loam appear to suit it best. P. Sewerowi {Korolhowia Sewo- rowi).—^A curious species about 8 230. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Weathers, John, 1867-. London, J. Murray
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