TRITELEIA — TRITO^IA. 



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T. uniflora. — The only species much cultivated, 

 and deserving more attention than it has yet received, 

 as it is a very elegant species. The flowers, which are 

 produced in June, are very delicate and beautiful, being 



TR1LL1 UM. 



of a pale sky blue color ; the only objection to them 

 being their garlic odor. Its introduction into the green- 

 house was prevented by the fact of its unpleasant odor. 

 They increase rapidly by offsets ; and protection should 

 be afforded them in winter. 



TKITONIA. 



This genus is allied to Sparaxis, Gladiolus, Ixia and 

 Babiana. The plants are generally of dwarf growth, 

 and more tender than their allies. They are somewhat 



