of a blue green on the upper surface, of a paler green under- 

 neath ; they are on long stalks, springing from the base, and 

 surrounding the flower-stalk. 



The leaves of this graceful little plant form a handsome 

 cluster close to the ground ; while the flower-spikes, which rise 

 to the height of about eighteen inches, are plentifully adorned 

 with blooms during the months of May and June. The hand- 

 some style of growth renders this plant truly serviceable and 

 a great favourite either for borders of flower-beds or for tufts; 

 the latter of which become compact and very ornamental when 

 the plant is well established. The seeds rarely come to per- 

 fection in this country ; but by separating the roots in the 

 spring the plant is easily increased. Light garden mould suits 

 the natui'e of this herbaceous perennial. 



It was introduced in 1812 from North America. 



This interesting genus of plants has been divided into two 

 other genera, Q/sticapjios and Corydalis, among which latter 

 is included the plant here figured. The old name is however 

 here retained, as that by which the plant is better known. 



Some of the species of this genus are noticed in the Phar- 

 macopoeias. The Fumaria officinalis, or Common Fumitory, is 

 used in cutaneous diseases, but no mention is made of the 

 present species as being in any degree serviceable in the Ma- 

 teria Medica. 



RtFERENCE TO THE PLATE. 



Stamens and pistil magnified. 



