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shape is, as the generic name implies, like the Trillium, formed 

 of three, or rather threes ; the divisions are arranged in threes, 

 or triangularly; the two triangles, being crossed, give the 

 flower a geometrical and star-like effect. The flowers, which 

 are lin. to 2in. across, are borne on slender stems, 4in. to Gin. 

 long. They are nearly white, but have various tints, bluish 

 reflections, with a line of blue in each petal. The leaves 

 resemble those of the snowdrop when overgrown and turning 

 flabby, and have a somewhat untidy and sprawling habit ; they 

 are abundantly produced from the rather small cocoon-shaped 

 bulbs. On the whole, the plant is very ornamental when in 

 flower, and the bloom is produced more or less for many weeks ; 

 at any rate, it is an early flower, and if it cannot be used indoors 



FIG. 105. TBITELEIA UNIFLOEA. 

 (One-fourth natural size.) 



it should be extensively planted amongst border subjects, than 

 which there are few more hardy or reliable. Propagated by 

 divisions of the crowded bulbs every other year, during late 

 summer. 



T. u. lilacina (the Lilac-coloured Star Flower) is a most hand- 

 some variety, having, as implied by the name, a richly coloured 

 flower. I am indebted to a lady for roots and flowers recently sent 

 me ; so far as I know, it is not yet generally distributed. It is very 

 distinct from the type in having smaller parts throughout, and 

 a more highly coloured bloom, with the outer surface of the 

 shining tube of a darker or brownish -green colour. I have seen 

 a mauve coloured form, but this is much more pronounced and 

 effective. The chief recommendation of this otherwise desirable 



