The Narcissus flowered Ismene, I. Amancoesisa, rare and very beautiful bulbous perennial plant, belonging to the natural order Amaryllidaceae. It has an egg shaped bulb from which some three or more bright green leaves are produced during its season of growth. The flower scape, which attains a height of two or three feet, bears from three to six rich yellow blossoms which are about six inches across and delightfully fragrant. It is said that this beautiful plant was introduced from Brazil as early as 1808, but it is a native of Peru, and it is said that it can be found growing on the hills called Amanceos or Hamanches in the neighborhood of Lima, where its beautiful and delightfully fragrant flowers are said to be extensively used by the Peruvian ladies as ornaments for their hair.

This Ismene is a plant that can be easily cultivated and the bulbs should be planted in a nicely prepared deep border about the tenth of May, and as soon as the flower scape makes its appearance it should be tied to a neat stake in order to prevent it from being broken off by the wind. As soon as the frost has destroyed the foliage the bulb should be taken and preserved from frost and damp in a manner similar to the Tuberose or Gladiolus. Propagation is effected by offsets from the larger bulbs, and they should be grown on carefully in a nicely prepared border until they are large enough to bloom.

The generic name was given in honor of Ismene the daughter of Edipus and Jocasta, and the specific name in allusion to its native home.

Queens, L. I.