356 Green.— Note on Anomalous Bulbils in a Lily . 
base of the perianth leaves in Lilium tigrinum and other species, although, 
of course, they are in a very undeveloped state. The arrangement of parts 
in these flowers is spiral (Fig. 2, j) instead of cyclic as in the normal flower. 
In all cases examined the pistil was very rudimentary. 
Fig. i. A, Bulbil, natural size, b, another view of the same, x 2. c, the same as b, but 
showing particularly the five bulbil scales, d, Two bulbil scales removed, showing the perianth 
leaves with their swollen bases, e, Perianth leaves drawn back exhibiting the stamens. 
The question arises as to the morphological value of the bulbils. Are 
they to be regarded as vegetative organs or as representing flowers ? The 
latter hypothesis is supported by the following considerations : 
1. The bulbils were situated on the stem, namely, 4 feet from the 
ground, evidently in or near the inflorescence. 
