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broadly bell-shaped petal stronglj revolute ; stamens and style equal ; 

 stigma not divided. 



The color of the flowers orange in the center, with dark brown or 

 deep purple spots ; the spots of this species larger and more sparsely 

 distributed ; the outer half of the petal painted bright red with well 

 defined limits. 



This is a remarkably hardy and most singularly prolific lily. The 

 annual production of bulbs is as abundant as the common potato {So- 

 lanum tuberosum^. When boiled or roasted, they are rather too bit- 

 ter to be palatable, but in this respect they do not differ from the 

 native potato. By suitable washings, they might serve for food ; and, 

 perhaps, by careful culture, prove a useful addition to the agricultural 

 resources of colder climates, especially in the damp and unproductive 

 localities of northern latitndes. 



It is well known that the Chinese, among us, make use of the scales 

 of a species of lily which they import, to a considerable extent. They 

 are apparently very nutritive, so far as we are able to decide from the 

 few trials we have made, having very much the flavor of the common 

 garden bean. 



Dr. Kellogg also exhibited a drawing and growing specimens of a 

 new species of lily from the Sierra Nevada. 



The bulb has been cultivated with much care during the last four 

 years, by Mr. H. G. Bloomer, our Botanical Curator. 



L. ivasJdngtonianuni, (Kellogg) Lady Washington Lily. — Leaves 

 small, (i. e., about two inches long, one-half to three-eighths wide) 

 approximate, verticillate, (in whorls of six to twelve) somewhat scat- 

 tered above and below, cuneate -lanceolate, waved, three to six-nerved, 

 nerves inconspicuous, very slightly scabrous on all parts exept the mid- 

 rib, which is smooth and shining. 



Stem erect, glabrous, three to four feet high, two or more flowered, 

 on peduncles four or five inches long. Flowers patent, open, tubular 

 funnel-form ; petals recurved from the upper third of the somewhat 

 narrow lanceolate lamina, finally becoming revolute ; claw linear-un- 

 guiculate, (slender claw one and three-fourths inches long) deeply 

 channeled. Flowers at first white, with barely a discernable blush of 

 pink, turning to lilac-purple as it fades ; a few delicately shaded spots 

 in the throat ; the three outer segments quite distinct, without any 

 ridge or crest ; lamina plain, parallel veins or striae regular. 



The general open appearance of the flower is somewhat similar to 

 the L. Oatesbosi In this respect it differs from any species or variety 

 of California lilies. They are also remarkable for their fragrance ; 

 having the odor of the tuberose, but more delicate. 



These beautiful flowers look frankly forwards and upwards. It is 



