132 - BOTANY FOR BEGINNERS. [Ch. X X11. 
ed by having bulbous roots, seeds with but one cotyledon, and 
stems which grow from the centre outwardly, and are therefore 
called endogenous. 
Fig. 77. 561. Fig. 77, represents a flower of 
the sixth class and first order, called by 
the ancients Asphodel; it was con- 
sidered by them as sacred to the dead, 
>. and made to grow around the tombs. 
~ 6562. We find in this class and order 
the family of liliaceous plants, including 
the various kinds of lilies, tulips, crown- 
Ss umperial, &c. You have already been 
made acquainted with the characteris- 
Ls tics of these plants. 
563. The Lily is in Botany called Lilium ; this genus con- 
sists of many species. [he white Lily (Liliwm candidum) is 
perhaps more admired than any other species ; its fragrance is 
very agreeable, and its corolla of a pure and brilliant whiteness. 
There are several besides the garden lilies which are much ya- 
lued by florists. You may find in July and August, growing in 
meadows, two or three wild lilies; one has large orange flowers: 
spotted with yellow and brown, and another with yellow 
flowers. 
564. I will here tell you the distinction between a florist and 
botanist—the former cultivates flowers for their beauty, and may. 
know nothing of their scientific arrangement; the latter exa- 
mines them with reference to their various scientific characters, 
and is often as much delighted with finding a little, obscure, 
wild flower, as the florist is when he meets with some splendid 
exotic. It is very strange that all florists should not wish to be 
botanists. 
565. Tulips are usually great favourites with florists, who de- 
light in producing varieties in their colours by different modes: 
of cultivation, and also in obtaining double flowers by a pecu- 
liar method of culture. Although the petals of the tulip in its 
natural state are but six, yet by care in its cultivation, it may,) 
like the rose, be brought to produce many petals. 
566. In this class and order are some tropical plants, whose) 
fruits are very valuable in their native regions,—the Genus! 
pease Sap kha. A] Se a, Sn a Na a 
561. What does Fig. 77 represent ? 
562. What plants belong to the family of Liliaceous plants? 
563. What is said of the Lily? , 
564. What is the difference between a florist and a botanist % 
565. What flower isa great favourite with florists ? 
566. What is said of the Plantain tree? 
