TUBEROUS 

 MOSCHATEL. 



Adoxa, moschatellina. Nat. Ord., 

 Araliaeete. 



MONGST the more conspicuous 

 floral treasures of each re- 

 curring spring, the delicate 

 little blossom we have here 

 figured runs a considerable 

 risk of being overlooked. It 

 has, nevertheless, a refined 

 charm of form and tint that 

 makes it a not unworthy 

 companion of the delicate 

 sulphur-coloured flowers of 

 the primrose, starring every 

 hedge-bank and coppice, the 

 pure white blossoms of the 

 stitchwort, or the royal purple 

 of the hyacinths, as their 

 countless blossoms clothe the 

 woodland glades in rich 

 masses of colour. The mos- 

 chatel has no charms so immediately patent to all 

 beholders as these, yet we doubt not that those who may 

 hitherto have overlooked it will be grateful for our intro- 

 duction of it, and will henceforth give it due recognition. 

 Were we asked to justify our commendation and particu- 



