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be in June ; but the plants should seldom be disturbed. As, 

 individually, they are small and low-growing, they should 

 always be planted two inches deep, in clumps, and on the 

 front of the bed. 



E. dens canis. This species is a native of the south of 

 Europe, and varies much,- from white to deep purple, in the 

 color of its flowers. It is perfectly hardy, and blooms early 

 in May. The foliage is beautifully variegated. 



E. Americanum. The well-known species of our woods, 

 with drooping flowers, brown outside, and bright-yellow 

 inside. It requires a rich, peaty soil, and a moist, shady 

 situation, to bloom well. 



There are varieties of this with larger flowers. 



THE BULBOCODIUM. 



A pretty little plant, greatly resembling a crocus, and 

 thriving and flowering well in the spring border under the 

 same treatment. 



The species are B. vernum, Caucasicum, and versicolor, all 

 spring-flowering and perfectly hardy. B. Caucasicum is 

 sometimes called MERENDERA CAUCASICA. 



