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mould and sandy loam, and are increased by parting the 

 roots. 



GRIFITNIA. 



Gen. Char. {Hexandria Monogynia.) Mower six-parted, gaping ; 

 stamens drooping, with the upper one erect and away from the 

 rest ; seeds few, round, and fleshy. 



Named after Mr. Griffin, a collector of bulbous plants. 

 G. Hyacintha (formerly known as Amaryllis Hyacintha), in- 

 termedia, and parviflora were considered as stove-plants, 

 but they bear the greenhouse, and are very ornamental; 

 the flowers are blue, those of Hyacintha- large, forming a 

 head ; the leaves are broad, with a flat stalk. They require 

 the usual treatment of bulbs, and are Brazilian plants. 



YALLOTA. 



Gen. Char. {Hexandria Monogynia.) Mower vertical, regular; 

 stamens regularly spreading ; seeds numerous and flat. 



The name is of doubtful meaning. V. purpurea is a 

 Cape bulb, producing bright scarlet flowers of considerable 

 size and beauty, and there are also two varieties, called the 



