ARUM.—ARUM LILY.—ASCLEPIAS, 33 
The roots of this species are very acrid; a thin slice 
placed on the naked skin will very soon draw a blister. 
ARUM. 
A. Dracunculus (Dragon Plant).—Growing from 
three to four feet high, with a large blackish-purple 
flower, appearing before the foliage, which is very orna- 
mental. It is a handsome plant for decorative purposes 
when grown in a pot, after the flower has been removed. 
They are very ornamental in the border, and will grow 
with little care, preferring a deep rich soil. Plant, and 
treat as other spring bulbs. 
ARUM LILY. 
See Richardia ethiopica. 
ASCLEPIAS, 
The following species is the only one that is proper 
to include in our list. 
A. tuberosa (Butterfly Weed, from its showy flow- 
ers, and Pleurisy Root, because of its supposed medical 
properties).—This is a hardy herbaceous perennial, 
thriving in light sandy or gravelly soil. Its showy 
trusses of bright orange flowers are produced nearly the 
entire summer. It is a desirable plant for the shrub- 
bery border, where it may remain for an indefinite period, 
without being disturbed. In fact, it should never be 
disturbed, as it is impatient of removal, and cannot well 
be propagated by division. It grows readily from seed, 
which should be sown where it is wanted to grow. For 
purposes of sale it is best grown in small pots, in which 
tubers will be formed that can be handled without loss. 
Propagation can also be effected by terminal root-cut- 
tings. This species is confined exclusively to America. 
ATAMASCO LILY. 
See Zephyranthes. Page 25. 
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