eremurus

"These roots oddly resemble echinoderms," said Doctor Lane, looking at the roots of the Eremurus.

Eremurus.—Noble plants with thick rootstocks, large sword-like leaves, and spikes of flowers from 3 to 10 ft. high.

This list is representative because it includes some species, such as Eremurus, Trollius and Tritoma, that are not usually grown from seed by the amateur.

My favorite is Eremurus Bungei, which I think is one of the handsomest plants I have in my garden.

Eremurus Robustus.—This hardy perennial bears tall, handsome spikes of sweetly-scented, peach-coloured flowers in May.