which he is celebrated, may render him more nice 

 in his generic divisions than the plain botanist may 

 admit to be necessary, or, indeed, than is useful to 

 the practical man; for certain it is, that the ex- 

 tension of our botanic vocabulary, and perplexing 

 increase of synonyms, form a considerable draw- 

 back on any advantage that may accrue from nicer 

 distinctions. Both Sir J. E. Smith and Dr. Sims 

 are of opinion, that the genera Sutherlandia and 

 Swainsonia are too nearly allied to Colutea to admit 

 separation. 



Its beautiful scarlet flowers, contrasted with its 

 silvery foliage, render this a peculiarly ornamental 

 little shrubby plant ; and after its brilliant blossoms 

 are faded, its large inflated pods still excite an 

 interest in its welfare. It is rather tender, and is 

 frequently kept in the greenhouse, where it never 

 blossoms so luxuriantly and fine as in the open air. 



It should be planted against a wall in a warm 

 sheltered situation, in light dry soil, and in frosty 

 weather be protected by litter and matting; or if 

 kept in a pot, in the house, it should be placed near 

 to the window, and will always be benefited by being 

 fully exposed in mild weather. 



Treated as a hardy plant, it does not continue 

 more than three or four years: this, however, is 

 not important, since it is easily raised from seeds, 

 which may be sown early in the spring, in pots, 

 placed in a cool cucumber frame, and the plants 

 should be hardened to the open air as early as pos- 

 sible. If thus forwarded, they will blossom in the 

 latter part of the summer ; or if not at that time, 

 early in the following season. 



Hort.Kew.2, v.4, 327. 



