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 FIG. 350. PURPLE CROCUS (Crocus oflicinali.i). 



The narrow linear leaves have a white channel down the centre, and the undersHe is white. The margins are 

 rolled back towards the midrib. The beautiful purple flowers with their darker streaks are spring favourites in every 

 garden. It is a native of Middle and Southera Europe. 



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