The bulb book; or, Bulbous and tuberous plants for the open air, stove, and greenhouse, containing particulars as to descriptions, culture, propagation, . FiQ. 61.—Arum, showing spadix (s), withmale flowers (m), neutral flowers (71),and female flowers (/). A. tns).- crinitum (Ilelicodiceros crini--A highly curious plant from. AKUM TIIK lUJLB IJOOK AKUM large open ovate brownisli .si)atlieheavily Itlotched with purple, andcovered with hairs. The droopingdark purple sjiadix is also coveredwith long blackish hairs. The plantgrows 12 to 18 ins. high, has lobedleaves, and when in blossom emit
The bulb book; or, Bulbous and tuberous plants for the open air, stove, and greenhouse, containing particulars as to descriptions, culture, propagation, . FiQ. 61.—Arum, showing spadix (s), withmale flowers (m), neutral flowers (71),and female flowers (/). A. tns).- crinitum (Ilelicodiceros crini--A highly curious plant from. AKUM TIIK lUJLB IJOOK AKUM large open ovate brownisli .si)atlieheavily Itlotched with purple, andcovered with hairs. The droopingdark purple sjiadix is also coveredwith long blackish hairs. The plantgrows 12 to 18 ins. high, has lobedleaves, and when in blossom emitsa strong stench. It requires to begrown in sheltered sunny spots inrich sandy soil. {Hot. Reg. t. 83b) A. Dracunculus {Dracunculusvuhiaris). Dragon Plant.—A nativeof S. Europe, 2 to 3 ft. high, with
Size: 1053px × 2373px
Photo credit: © The Reading Room / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bo, bookcentury1900, bookdecade1910, bookidbulbbookorbulbou00weat