a The 4 stamens of the male flower separated from the calyx, b The 

 pistil of the female flower separated from the calyx. 



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massive white filaments of the upper flowers with the propor- 

 tionately small cinnamon-coloured calyx and anthers, forms 

 the conspicuous feature of the bloom, which is slightly 

 fragrant. A perfectly hardy plant, and will 



grow in any 



shady situation; flowering in March and April. Introduced 

 by Messrs. Frasers in 1800. 



The drawing was taken at Mr. Joseph Kirke's nursery, 

 Old Brompton. 



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