THE LEUCOJUM. 101 



There is a variety sometimes called L. Carpathicum, 

 which differs from the species in having yellow spots on 

 the flower instead of green, and in having two flowers on 

 one stalk. 



L. ^ESTIVUM. This pretty plant is common in gardens. 

 The flowers are white, with bright-green spots, the foliage 

 having a yellowish tinge. It is a native of England and 

 other parts of Europe, and is perfectly hardy in any situa- 

 tion. 



L. pulchellum is only a variety of this species. 



The other species of Leucojum have been called Acis 

 by many botanists, and are readily distingushed from those 

 above described by the narrowness of the leaves and the 

 smallness of the flowers. They are by no means as orna- 

 mental as those above described, and are less hardy. 



L. (Acis) AUTUMNALIS. This is a pretty little species, 

 with pink flowers, produced in autumn before the leaves. 

 It is a native of Spain and Algiers, and requires green- 

 house treatment. 



L. (Acis) TRICHOPHYLLUM. This is a small species, 

 growing only a few inches high. The flowers are white, 

 and produced in spring. It requires greenhouse culture 

 and a sandy soil. 



