also received a brdb of it from Mr. Mackay, of the Clapton
Nursery, which stood the Winter well, planted by
the side of a wall, in a border, with a southern aspect ;
it was planted about six inches deep, and a garden pot
placed over it in the severe frosty weather, but no other
covering. The greatest difficulty we find, is, in keeping
it from the slugs, which are remarkably fond of the
foliage of it, as they are also of Zephyrànthes càndida.
The present species flowers frequently, and at different
times, through the Summer and Autumn, and is,
therefore, a very desirable plant for the Flower Garden ;
the flowers have also a pleasant scent, but not a powerful
one. The best situation for it is by the side of a
wall, in a southern aspect, as it will not be so liable to
be injured by too much moisture, as if grown in amore
exposed situation ; if several bulbs of it are grown together
in the same place, a slight covering will do for
the whole of them ; and if the bulbs are planted about
six inches deep, in a light sandy soil, they will not require
the least protection, except the frost is unusually
severe : if grown in pots, an equal mixture of turfy loam,
peat, and sand, will be the best soil for them ; and they
will require the protection of frames, or of the Greenhouse,
in Winter, giving them a good supply of water,
when growing freely, or coming into bloom ; but they
require very little, when in a dormant state. They may
be increased by offsets from the root, or by seed, which
will ripen in abundance, if a little care be taken to fertilize
the stigma with the pollen, when in bloom.
The generic name is derived from ajòpog, soft and delicate
; and avOog, a flower, from the delicate appearance
of the flowers belonging to the genus.
1. Tlie six Stamens, shoM’ing their unequal lengths. 2. Style terminated by the
three'Cleft Stigma.