more than the character given in the Hortus Kewensis, not 
having been able to find any specimen of it; but the fila- 
ments being there described to be forked, bearing the 
anthers in the middle, we are constrained to consider the 
two plants as specifically distinct. 
Our present subject is a native of Chili, and was raised 
from seeds which came from that country, by our friend 
Joun Warker, Esq. Flowers in May. Is probably hardy 
enough to bear our climate in the open air provided the 
bulbs are protected from frost. i 
