382 FLORA HISTORIOA. 



Maria, at her gardens at Edgecombe in Surrey. 

 This latter species was originally brought from the 

 Greek Isles; and as it is more tender than the 

 other kinds it is generally treated as a green-house 

 plant, and frequently blossoms as late as November, 

 displaying its beautifully spotted corolla amongst 

 the latest of Flora's gifts. 



The common Meadow Saffron, Colchiciun Au- 

 tumnale, may be increased by seeds, and treated 

 in the manner already directed for the raising of 

 Hyacinths. 



