generally twice ternate with oval leaves, rather broadest 

 towards the point, viewed undulated at the margin. Stipules 

 very narrow, semi-sagittate. Pedicles nearly equal, united to 

 the peduncle by a joint. Corolla very much resembling 

 Lathyrus odorafus, but larger. 



The want of a knowledge of this herbaceous plant must be 

 the sole cause of its not being more generally cultivated in the 

 flower-garden and herbaceous border, its beauty and neatness 

 are surely sufficient to recommend it to the notice of every 

 admirer of flowers. If it be planted against a trellis, or in any 

 situation where it can find support, it will attain the height of 

 about seven or eight feet, and the profusion of flowers which 

 it produces during the months of July and August, renders it 

 a conspicuous and splendid ornament. It is not yet generally 

 dispersed in collections, but wherever it is introduced it is cer- 

 tain to obtain admiration. It thrives in a light mellow earth, 

 and may be propagated by the root as well as by seeds, which 

 it sometimes produces though not invariably. It is a native 

 of the South of Europe, and was introduced in 1814. The 

 specimen here figured was obtained from Messrs. Chandler 

 and Buckingham's Nursery, Vauxhall. 



REFERENCE TO THE PLATE. 



Stamens, Pistil, and Calyx slightly magnified. 



