230 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 
will care to have so large a number of sorts, and those 
who wish a limited number will be pleased by commenc- 
ing with Number 1, and continuing down the list until 
their desires are satisfied. The first three, six or twelve 
will give sufficient variety and contrast for small, or 
for moderately large gardens. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
See Convallaria, Page 61. 
LOCHIERA. 
A section of the genus Achimenes, Page 1. 
LYCORIS. 
A small genus of greenhouse bulbs allied to Nerine 
and Griffinia, natives of Eastern Asia. The name of 
Lycoris is that of a Roman actress, celebrated for her 
extravagance and her beauty. The flowers of some of 
the species are very beautiful, and remarkable for their 
rich golden color. ‘They bloom in autumn, the flowers 
preceding the foliage, as do those of Amaryllis Bella- 
donna, Page 12. After flowering, the plants should 
have every encouragement for growth of foliage, as it is 
upon this that the flowering of another season depends. 
After the leaves have perfected their growth, dry the 
bulbs off, and during their period of rest they must 
remain in the pots dry and warm. 
L. aurea (Golden Lily).—The most beautiful of 
Lhe species, having bright yellow flowers, in August. 
L. radiata.—Has dingy crimson flowers, in July. 
L. staminea.—Has striped flowers, in June. 
MARIPOSA LILY. 
See Calochortus, Page 49. 
MASSONTA. 
A small genus of Cape bulbs allied to Eriospermum. 
They are of little value. 
