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LIATR1S BOREALIS. 
appears to thrive well in any soil, but delights most in a mixture of loam and peat, 
with the common treatment of other herbaceous plants. 
The flowers are produced in great abundance, and a strong plant will throw up 
many stems. It may be readily propagated by the tubers, as a single tuber will 
make a very good plant. 
Our drawing was taken from a plant in Mr. Young's nursery, Epsom, in 
September 1837, where it flowered during the months of August and September. 
Generic name — the meaning of this word is unknown. 
The specific name doubtless alludes to the plant being found in a northerly 
situation. 
