54 AMONG THE WILD FLOWERS. 
dria, and Nat. Ord. Littacea, the Lily family, 
to which also belong the Fritillary, Tulip, 
Garlick, and other genera. The flowers of all 
these consist of a 6-leafed perianth enclosing 6 
stamens, and a very distinct germen. These 
plants spring from bulbs. The Star of Bethle- 
hem, Oruzthogalum umbellatum, with two other 
species, and the Autumnal and vernal Squill, 
Sczlla, are also Liliacez. The lovely spring- 
flower called Dog-tooth Violet is no violet, but 
a lily, Erythronium Dens-canis; it is well- 
known for its pendulous lilac blossom, and pale 
green leaves marbled with purple. The Gar- 
den Tulip is a native of S.-Western Asia. 
Closely allied with this Order are the 
AMARYLLIDACE&, which include the Daffodil, 
Narcissus » Snowflake, Leucojum ; and Snow- 
drop, Galanthus. None of these have calyx or 
corolla, but a 6-parted perianth, within which 
the Narcissus has a bell-shaped crown. Of 
this last genus we have three species: JV. dz- 
fiorus, common in gardens, with two flowers, 
and very fragrant; JV. poetzcus, with crimson- 
edged cup; and WV. Pseudo-narcissus, double in 
gardens, single and plentiful in fields, and, un- 
happily, poisonous. The exotics of this order, 
