stalks, divided into eight or ten digitate leaflets, terminating 

 in points, and of a dark green, veined, and minutely haired. 

 The flowers in whorls rormd the peduncle, and continue 

 opening in succession, commencing at the bottom. 



L. Nootkatensis and L. perennis are the only hardy herba- 

 ceous perennials in the genus ; the others are annuals. The 

 Nootkatensis is a showy plant for the herbaceous ground as 

 well as for the front of the shrubbery, as it will readily esta- 

 blish itself in common borders, and flowers freely in the month 

 of June. It differs in style of growth from the annual species, . 

 being more compact in habit, brighter in coloui*, and more 

 decided in the opposition of the blue and white. It grows 

 about two feet and a half in height. Where this plant is 

 established, the seeds which drop will produce numerous 

 young plants, provided the ground be not disturbed : should 

 an increase be required, these may be transplanted into beds 

 in the spring, and the following year they will flower. 



This plant was introduced in 1 795 : it is a native of Nootka- 

 Sound, from whence has originated its specific name. 



REFERENCE TO THE PLATE. 



Calyx, stamens, and pistil^ magnified. 



