THE VIEUSSEUXIA. 



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frequent syriugings to prevent the attacks of the red spider. 

 The flowers will appear in spring and summer. After bloom- 

 ing, the bulbs should be gradually ripened, and then kept 

 dry till the season for replanting arrives. 



The most common species is V. glaiicopis, having bril- 

 liant white-and-blue flowers. There are also species with 

 yellow, red, and purple flowers ; but they are by no means 

 common. 



The flowers of all the species are produced singly, and 

 are very transient. 



