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years, but the plants dwindled year by year, and finally 

 disappeared. The trouble appears to be a want of moisture. 

 In the wild state the plant is never found except in cold, 

 damp woods and bogs. Could this requisite be supplied, 

 we see no reason why this fine plant should not do well ; 

 certainly from its beauty it merits every attention. It is 

 not a common species in New England. 



T. grand! florum. This species is the largest and finest 

 of the genus. Leaves longer than broad, rhomboid, ovate ; 

 petals obovate, longer and broader than the sepals, spread- 

 ing at the top ; color pure white, turning before the flower 

 fades to dark rose color ; flower on a stem about two 

 inches long. Petals from two to three inches long. 

 Native of rich woods ; not uncommon in the north of 

 New England. Berry dark purple. This fine species is 

 of the easiest cultivation. The soil, if rich loam, needs no 

 further preparation ; it does not succeed in light, sandy 

 soil. We have seen it bloomed in gardens of a size sur- 

 passing that of the wild plant. Plants may be obtained of 

 some of our florists, but the easiest way is to obtain them 

 from their native woods in the proper season. 



Our other native species are, 



T. sessile. Color dark and dull purple, varying to 



