L. tigrinum. Hort. Kew. Tiger-spotted Lily. From China,
where it has long been cultivated ; is the most splendid of the
genus ; propagated by its roots, and by the globular bulbs which
are produced in the axils of the leaves. Its beauty has rapidly
extended it over the country.
T u l ipa . L. 6. 1. T u lip .
The old French name of the plant is Tulipan, derived undoubtedly
from the Persian name of nearly the same sound. Two
species are cultivated for ornament, T. suaveolens, L ., the sweet-
scented, and T. Gesneriana, L ., named after Gesner, a botanist
of Zurich. The latter has been cultivated to a great extent.
These species came from Turkey and the Levant into the
Northern countries of Europe, nearly three centuries ago. Cultivation
has produced a great number of varieties, and these have
been sold at most extravagant prices. The Tulip mania was at its
height in England nearly two centuries since. The plants are
now greatly sought after, and much cultivated. In this country,
the florists have carried it to considerable extent within a few
years past. Enormous prices were formerly paid for favorite
varieties. “ Twelve acres of land were covenanted to be given
by one person, and 4500 florins, besides- a new carriage with
horses and harness, by another, for a single tulip bulb, the flowers
of which should possess certain almost ideal properties.” Encycl.
While it cannot be doubted that the beauty of nature is formed
to be admired and enjoyed, it is certain that the cultivation of
these natural beauties is a privilege and gratification when kept
within its proper limits. Thé admiration of flowers has a moral
influence, as well as being an exercise of taste.
E r y t h r o n ium . L. Kg 1.
Named from the Greek for red, on account of the color of the
flower and leaves of some of them.
E. Americanum. Sm. Adder Tongue. Dog-tooth Violet.
This beautiful single flower stands nodding on a stem about 8 or
10 inches high, of a fine yellow color, spotted near the base, with
2 long glossy and spotted leaves at the root of the stem, which
give the plant the first English name. Grows abundantly in open
woods, and is one of the early flowers. Michaux supposes this
plant to be identical with the European, E. dens-canis, but President
Smith, of the Linnsean Society, judged otherwise, arid gave
the above name to our plant. Under this name it is described by
Torrey, Beck, and others. See Bigelow’s “ Medical Botany.”
H emerocallis. L. 6. 1. Day Lily. Garden Lily.
Named from the Greek for day and lily, and often called Garden
Lily, to distinguish it from the Lily of the fields. Though
the flower resembles that of the Lily, it is far removed from it,
Two species have been introduced from Asia, H. flava, Ij., and
H. fulva, L. They have not very delicate flowers ; but their
tall, erect stem, and conspicuous, yellow and tawny flowers, and
their long, smooth, sword-like leaves, pointing upwards, have long
made them favorite plants for borders and walks.
PoLYANTHES. L. 6 . 1.
Named from its many flowers, and, from its tuberous root,
P- tuberosa, L ., is a fine parlour plant, with beautiful flowers, and
now not very uncommon. The fragrance of this plant is delicious,
and is much more perceptible after sunset. Perianth funnel-
form, incurved ; stamens 6, inserted in the throat of the perianth.
A native of Ceylon.
ORDER 253. R EST IA C EiE .
Perianth inferior, 2-6-parted, rarely absent; stamens 1 - 6 ,
often 2 - 3 , attached to the corolla ; fruit capsular or nut-like ;
culms naked, oftener sheathed ; leaves simple, narrow, or none ;
flowers aggregated, commonly having the stamens and pistils in
different' plants. Plants belong chiefly in the Southern hemisphere.
E riocaulon. L. Pipe Wort.
From the Greek for wool and stem, from the woolly stem of
some of the species. Flowers in a compact, scaly head.
Of the 2 species in this State, gnaphalioides, Mx., and pellu-
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