flowered ; segments of the calyx obtuse ; lower lip of the co- 

 rolla with three acute reflexed segments ; inner part of the 

 throat clothed with a dense yellow pubescence. 



The delicacy and grace of this herbaceous plant will ever 

 be found sufficient to induce the lovers of flowers to give it a 

 conspicuous place in the herbaceous border. The singular 

 formation and pendent position of its little tubular flowers, 

 the handsome pyramidical form produced by each stalk, and 

 the height to which the centre stalk of the established plant 

 will rise, often six feet, surrounded by other stalks of weaker 

 and shorter growth, producing a succession of blooms for 

 nearly two months, render this plant truly interesting. 



It thrives well in common garden mould, but will grow 

 luxuriantly with a portion of loam. As it does not perfect its 

 seeds in this country, it must be increased by dividing the 

 root, or by cuttings ; which latter method will answer very 

 well by taking the young shoots and placing the cuttings 

 under a hand-glass. 



It is a native of Chili, and was introduced in 1793. 



KEFERENCES TO THE PLATE. 



1 . Corolla cut open, showing the insertion of the stamens j and 



barren filament. 



2, Pistil and calyx. 



