6 THE AMERICAN BOTANIST 



L. Parryi — which he calls lemon lily, while Miss M. L. DeLange 

 of La Jolla votes for the violet nightshade (Solanum Xanti). 



Though reports from many other localities must be re- 

 ceived before the question can be fairly settled, a good begin- 

 ning has been made and it is hoped that many more will express 

 an opinion on the subject to the end that foreigners visiting our 

 country, or residents of one section visiting another, may have 

 some idea of what attractions the flora holds for them. 



A considerable number of flowers have been suggested as 

 being worthy of being called the most beautiful single species. 

 The orchids, as might be expected, are strong favorites. In 

 the New England States the arethusa (Arethusa bulbosa), 

 Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides), grass pink (Calopogan 

 pulchellus), fringed orchid (Habcnaria psycodes), and Orchis 

 spectabilis are mentioned. Farther south the votes are for the 

 pink or yellow lady's-slipper (Cypripcdium), the fringed poly- 

 gala (Polygala pauciflora), the trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera 

 sempervirens) wild rose, and the pansy violet {Viola pedata). 

 Mr. Noyes suggests the orchid like spring iris {Iris vema) 

 and the cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinaUs) . In the North 

 Central States the great white trillium (Trillium grandi- 

 Rorum), and showy lady's-slipper (Cypripcdium regime), 

 white adder's-tongue (Erythronium aibidum) and the wild 

 crab are mentioned. Farther west the prickly poppy 

 (Argemonc alba), Talinum calycinum, and Eustonia Ritsselli- 

 anum are suggested. The latter plant under the name of Texas 

 blue-bells is now being introduced to the Trade. On the Pacific 

 Coast the Matilija poppy (Romneya Coulteri) has the prefer- 

 ence, though the Mariposa tulip (Calochortus vcnustus), the 

 white globe tulip (C. albus) , and Lathy rus splcndens are men- 

 tioned. 



