The species is very pretty and graceful, from the abun- 
dance of crimson spikes which it produces ; but it is inferior 
in beauty to the P. vaccinüfolium from the Himalayan moun- 
tains, which is a trailing shrub, and would be an acquisition 
to our gardens. 
may be within reach of the water ; 
adapted for planting on the margins of lakes or ponds. 
It may be increased freely by dividing the old plant when 
eeds sown in the spring ; but 
perennial plants, will not flower 
