nor are there in odorus the six white parallel lines which in 
collinus traverse the germen and corolla longitudinally at 
equal distances. The differences of angustifolius are too 
manifest to require to be particularized. 
Leaves 2-3, narrow, linear-lorate, tapered downwards 
about the length of the scape. Umbel several-(4-)flowered ; 
flowers sweet, deep crimson: peduncles several times shorter, 
sometimes scarcely any, green: spathe sphacelate, lanceo- 
Jate, nearly 3 times shorter than the umbel. Corolla narrow 
trumpet-shaped, more than 2 inches long, nodding with a 
gentle bend; tube slender with 3 rounded corners, passing 
insensibly into the faux; faur narrowly turbinate; limb 
nearly 4 times shorter than the tube and faux together, 
spreading, segments standing apart, linearly oblong flat 
bluntish, outer ones rather narrower and more pointed. 
Stamens enclosed within the faux; filaments short, converg- 
ing, subulate, 3 alternate ones very short, inserted close 
below the limb, with incumbent anthers, the other 3'in- 
serted pretty far below these, with upright anthers: anthers 
oblong; pollen deep yellow. Germen oblong, very small, 
brownish green; ovula numerous flattish, piled one upon 
the other in two rows: style filiform, reaching to the middle 
of the limb, pinkish above: stigmas 3. f 
It should be sheltered during the winter in a frame 
or greenhouse. Flowers in July or August. 
