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 cf Natural History in the University 

 of Glasgow. 



J. L. 



