96 SE8LERIA C^ERULEA. 



exterior one of lowest floret five-ribbed. Apex dentate, and ending 

 in a brief awn. Inner one linear bifid, having two green marginal 

 ribs. Filaments three. Anthers conspicuous, notched k at either extremity. 

 Ovarium minute, hirsute, globose, with a pointed base. Style short. 

 Stigmas conspicuous, long, linear, and pubescent. Length from six 

 to twelve inches. Root creeping, having lengthy fibres, perennial. 



Flowers at the end of April, and the seeds become ripe in the 

 middle of June. 



The specimen for illustration was gathered in Teesdale, by Mr. Joseph 

 Sidebotham, of Manchester. 



