Mar. 9.—On Aug. 7 last we recorded the fact that the early blooming species of the Spider Lilly (Lycoris) was in flower: stems had sprung up almost overnight out of bare patches of soil in the shrubberies. Their appearance followed a heavy rain and it was not long before large areas were covered with delicate flowers. Most flowers require a certain amount of foliage to enable them to display their charms to the best advantage; but the Lycoris quite attractive without any; in her case, leaves would probably detract from the appearance of the flowers. However, she cannot manage without foliage altogether, she has to obtain a portion of her food from the atmosphere and
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