174 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



It should be cultivated in a shady place, in some light 

 soil, in which it will flower beautifully during all June, 

 July, and August, ripening seeds in tolerable abundance. 



It is a native of the Columbia. 



541. LOPHANTHUS ANISATUS. Anise-scented Lophanthus. 



Class 14th. Didynamia Gymnospermia. . 



A handsome hardy Perennial, flowering profusely in the 

 months of July, August, and September, and is remarkable 

 for the strong scent of Anise, which it yields when slightly 

 bruised. It is propagated by division of the roots. 



542. PENTSTEMON GLAUCUM. Glaucus Pentstemon. 



Class 14th. Didynamia Angiospermia. 



A dwarf species, thriving in common soil, flowering in 

 profusion in August and September, and propagated by 

 division of the roots and by seeds. It grows about a foot 

 high. It is a native of America. 



543. PENTSTEMON ACUMINATUM. Pointed-leaved 

 Pentstemon. 



Class 1 1th Didynamia Angiospermia. 



This is one of the greatest beauties of the species ? but 

 the most difficult to cultivate. It flowers in great profu- 

 sion from June to August, and will not produce seed, 

 though this difficulty may be removed when a proper soil 

 is found to suit it. 



The plant may be seen in the garden of the Horticul- 

 tural Society. 



It is a native of the barren sandy plains of the Columbia. 



