102 MAY. 



Observations on some of the Plants in Flower during 

 this Month. 



CROWN IMPERIAL. 



" Crown her queen of all the year." 



This plant, when double, and striped with yellow 

 and red, is strikingly beautiful, with its large pendant 

 flower, surmounted by a nodding crown ; it is to be 

 admired, however, at a distance, for its scent, on near 

 approach, is any thing but attractive. 



PERUVIAN SQUILL 



Is a neat border flower, having a blue or white 

 cone at an elevation of four inches. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. 

 " The Lily, silver mistress of the vale." 



Any lengthened description of this dear little un- 

 assuming and retiring flower, is unnecessary ; every 

 one knows it, and every one loves it. Sandy soil 

 and shade are best suited to its nature ; though I 

 Have seen it flourish in strong soil, and a sunny 

 aspect. The roots should be separated (in autumn) 

 once in three years. There are three varieties of 

 this Lily, two single and one double, the latter origi- 

 nally brought from Holland. One of these varieties 

 bears a redish flower. 



