The root is obferved to be free from the offenfive fmell of 

 its congener the Crown-Imperial ; but to make up for this, 

 the tafte of it is, according to John Bauhin, horribly bitter 

 (peramarus horribilis). It appears to be perfectly hardy, and 

 eafily propagated by its bulbs ; yet is lefs common than it 

 deferves, being a very defirable flower. Bloflbms in April 

 and May. 



Our drawing was taken at Mr. Williams's, Turnham- 

 Green. 



