PHLOX divaricata. 

 Early -flowering Lychnidea. 



Class and Order. — Pentandria Monogynia. 



Syn. Phlox divaricata. Curt. Bot. Mag., pi. 163. Purslis Flo. N. A., 



vol. i., p. 150. 



Root fibrous — stem branching — leaves opposite, .sessile, oblong oval, acute, 

 undulate — flowers corymbose — peduncles short — calyx five segments, 

 linear, acute — corolla monopetalous — five segments, emarginate, nar- 

 rower at the base — pale blue — stamens five — style one — stigma divided 

 into three parts. 



The genus Phlox is perhaps one of the most beautiful cultivated 

 in our gardens, and aifords a delightful variety, its different species 

 flowering all through the Summer and Autumn. The plant here 

 figured is the earliest ; and though it cannot boast of brilliancy, it is 

 remarkable for the beautiful delicacy of its colour, and modest appear- 

 ance. It grows low, seldom exceeding eight or ten inches in height, 

 and is, on this account, very suitable for rock work. It flowers in 

 May, likes a strong loamy soil, and is increased by parting the roots, 

 or by cuttings. This species is a native of the mountains of Vii'ginia, 

 North America, and was brought into this country by the late 

 Mr. Fraser. There are various others equally desirable for a flower 

 garden. Amongst the most beautiful are 



P. pyramidalis. P. subulata. 



— ovata. — reflexa. 



— carnea. — amsena. 



— nivalis. — stolonifera. 



— setacea. 

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