274 ALPINE FLOWERS AND ROCK GARDENS. 



ZEPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flower).— Pretty 

 North American bulbs. The finest species is Atamasco^ 

 which produces its large, white flowers in early 

 summer. It thrives in sandy loam. It can be 

 obtained from bulb merchants in autumn, and 

 increased by division when estabhshed. 



