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# 11. H. Katmz4‘num Lam. Kalm’s St. John’s Wort. 
Identification. Lam. Dict., 4. p. 148.; Don’s Mill., 1. p. 603. 
Synonymes. H. Bartraraium Mill. ; Virginia St. John’s Wort. 
Spec. Char. §c, Branches tetragonal. Leaves linear-lanceolate. Flowers 3 to 
7, in a terminal corymb. Sepals lanceolate, bluntish. (Don’s Mill.,i. p. 603.) 
A sub-evergreen undershrub; a native of North America, in Pennsyl- 
vania and Virginia; introduced into England in 1759, and producing its 
yellow flowers in June and July. Height 3 ft. It was found by Mr. James 
M’Nab in great abundance in the neighbourhood of the Falls of Niagara, 
in dry places ; and avariety of it (7. K. elongatum) was found in moist places 
in New Jersey. This variety has flowers somewhat smaller than those of 
the species, but they are equally rich in colour, (Hd. N. Phil. Journ., 
vol. xix. p. 38.) This species is ornamental, forming a very neat compact 
bush, and is in very general cultivation. American seeds may be procured, 
in London, at 6d. a packet, and plants at 9d. each; at Bollwyller, 1 franc ; 
and at New York, 25 cents. 
» 12. H. Ura‘tumM Ham. The Urala St. John’s Wort. 
Identification. D. Don Prod. Nep., p. 218.; Don’s Mill., 1. p. 607. 
Derivation. From its name, Urala swa, in the Newar language. 
Engravings. Bot. Mag., t.2375.; and our jig. 107] 
Spec. Char., §c. Branches compressed, 2-edged. Leaves elliptical, 
mucronulate, smooth, shining. Flowers terminal, somewhat corym- 
bose. Sepals oval, very blunt. Petals orbicular. Styles shorter than 
the stamens. (Don’s Mill., i. p.603.) An undershrub, growing 2 ft. 
high, introduced from Nepal, where it is found on the tops of 
mountains, in 1823 ; and producing its yellow flowers from July to 
September. In mild situations, and on a dry soil, it may safely be 
left through the winter without any protection ; but this should not 
Lie the case where the situation is cold, and the soil tenacious or 
umid. 
¢, 13. H. catycr‘num L, The Jarge-calyxed St. John’s Wort. 
Identification. Lin. Mant., 106.; Witld., 3. p. 1442. ; Hook. Scot., 221. ; Dec. Prod., 1. p. 546. ; Smith’s 
Eng. FI., 3. p.323.; and Don’s Mill., 1. p. 603. 
Synonymes. Androse*mum constantinopolitanum fldre maximo Wheeler’s Journey, 205, ; the large- 
flowered St. John’s Wort; the large-flowering Tutsan ; the terrestrial Sun ; Aaron’s Beard ; Mille 
Pertuis 4 grandes Fleurs, F.; grossblumiger Johannis Kraut, Ger. 
Derivations. This species was called Androse‘mum by tlre old writers on botany, on account of the 
tinge of red in different places on the stems, and the redness of the anthers, which were supposed 
to give it the appearance of being spotted with blood. It was called Constantinopolitan from ifs 
having been found near that city, in 1676, by Sir George Wheeler, Bart. The large size of its flowers 
is remarkable, and has given rise to most of its other names. The name of the Terrestrial Sun is 
very appropriate to the large golden flowers, with their long ray-like stamens, lying glittering on 
their bed of dark green shining leaves, which spread over the surface of the ground. The number 
and length of the stamens are, doubtless, also the origin of the name of Aaron’s Beard, 
Engravings. Eng. Bot., v. 29. t.2017.; Bot. Mag., t. 146.; Jacq. Frag., 10. t.6. f.4. 
Spec. Char. Stem tetragonal, dwarf. Leaves ovate, coriaceous, broad, full 
of pellucid dots. Flowers large, terminal, solitary. Sepals large, obovate, 
spreading ; capsule nodding. (Don’s Mill.,i. p. 603.) A beautiful little ever- 
green, with shining dark green leaves, and bright golden flowers 2 in. or 3 in. 
in diameter, and having innumerable reddish tremulous anthers. Height 
from 1 ft.to 18in. H. calycinum is a native of bushy places in the west 
of Ireland and Scotland. It is extremely valuable for covering banks, rock- 
work, or the surface of the ground in old shrubberies or picturesque woods, 
especially for the latter purpose, as it thrives perfectly well under the drip 
and shade of trees. The root creeps, and a small plant will soon extend 
itself in every direction, especially if the soil be light, so as to cover a great 
many square yards in a very short space of time. It is an excellent shelter 
for game. Plants may be had, in the London nurseries, at 6d. each. 
« 14. H. pavea’ricum L. The Majorca St. John’s Wort. 
Identification. Lin. Sp., 1101.; Don’s Mill., 1. p. 603. 
Engraving. Curt. Bot. Mag., t. 137. 
Spec. Char. Stem ane aha ti warted. Leaves ovate, obtuse, rather Se oa An ih, 
shrub, with small warted leaves; native of the Island of Majorca; introduced in the year 1714; 
and producing its yellow flowers from March to September. Height 2ft. It requires some pro- 
tection during winter. stood the winter of 1825, in a sheltered situation, at Biel, in East Lothian. 
