It is very hardy, will grow in any soil, and propagates 
abundantly either by seeds or cuttings. It blossoms in 
May and June, and is one of the handsomest border flowers 
of that season. 
Gerardia fruticosa of Pursh is nearly related to this 
plant. 
The species was named by Mr. Douglas in honour of 
Dr. Scouler, the companion of his voyage to the west 
coast of America, who has, we understand, been recently 
appointed to the chair of Natural History in the University 
of Glasgow. 
Jak. 
