. 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). 'Fio. 152.—FritUlaria Meleagris alha. (J.) The Snake's Head Fritillary is excellent for naturalising in grass— its natural place. In the garden it should be planted in places that do not require moving untU the leaves begin to fade. The plants may also be grown in the rockery and flower- border. In Christchurch meadows at
. 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). 'Fio. 152.—FritUlaria Meleagris alha. (J.) The Snake's Head Fritillary is excellent for naturalising in grass— its natural place. In the garden it should be planted in places that do not require moving untU the leaves begin to fade. The plants may also be grown in the rockery and flower- border. In Christchurch meadows at Oxford, which are often flooded by the overflowing of the Cherwell, some thousands of Snake's Head Fritillaries appear year after year, and have a wonderful effect when in blossom. (Practical Guide to Garden Plcmts.) P. meleagroides (F. minor).—From the Altai Mountains, grows about 6 to 9 ins. high, and produces its deep purple flowers in April (Bot. Mag. t. 3280). P. nobllis {F. Kotschyana affinis).— This pretty dwarf species from America resembles aurea in size and shape, but the flowers are dark crimson outside, and lighter with yellow markings inside {Bot. Mag. t. 7500). P. obliqua. — A little-known Caucasian species about 1 ft. high, with top-shaped flowers of a purple and brownish tint {Bot. Mag. t. 857). P. oranensls {F. Mwnhyi).—A distinct Algerian species, having. Fig. 153.—FritUlaria oranensls. purple- broadly bell-shaped flowers, brown or yellowish-green, drooping in pairs, in March and April. p. palildiflora.—A beautiful and distinct Siberian species about 9 ins. high, having large blue - green leaves and two to three yellow Tulip- shaped flowers nodding from the end of the stem, and beautifully chequered with rose or purple within {Gartenfl. t. 209). P. Perryi.—A pretty hybrid, 229. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustr
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