That this 

 Gardens. 



very distinct from all the Lupines yet 



would for a moment doubt 



who is acquainted with 



plants 



Yet it is most difficult to point 



out any positive characters by which it may be defined 

 It varies apparently in the degree of hairiness of its leaves 

 and branches; and seems better distinguished by its 

 pubescence being of the silky kind, by its short bracteae, and 

 by its ebracteolate calyx, than by any thing else that can 

 be mentioned. 



Increases freely by seeds and cuttings. 





J. L. 





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