34 THE PLANT-WORLD IN MARCH. 



never perhaps have been doubted to be a truly British 

 plant did not its very beauty suggest a sunnier clime as 

 the land of its birth. Now, alas ! it is being ruthlessly 

 sacrificed to our smoky towns, not flowers only, but even 

 the roots. Too truly, 



" Now fair Daffodilla is coming to town 

 In a yellow petticoat and a green gown," 



and so perhaps must we, though less gaily bedecked. 



