194 SELECTION OF PLANTS. 



607. SCHIZANTHUS RETUSUS. Blunt-lipped Schizanthus. 



Class 2nd. Diandria Monogynia. 



This very showy Annual is not uncommon in collections, 

 and, as it ripens its seeds freely, and is of easy culture, it 

 will soon become a universal favourite. It blossoms in 

 July, and may be seen, when in flower, at Messrs. Allen 

 and Rogers's Nursery at Battersea. 



A light fresh earth will suit it best ; and if the plants are 

 kept in the greenhouse, a free admission of air and light is 

 absolutely necessary to preserve them in health and vigour, 

 and to give the flowers their proper tints of colour. 

 It is a native of the Chilian Andes. 



608. LUPINUS MUTABILIS, var. CRUCKSHANKSII. 



Mr. Cruckshank's Lupine. 



Class 17th. Diadelphia Decandria. 



This plant is only Biennial, but assumes an arborescent 

 habit, and, if kept in the conservatory, will continue to 

 flourish for several years. It is increased by seeds, but the 

 variety is not permanent. 



The plant may be seen at the nursery of Mr. Little, 

 King's Road, Chelsea. It is a native of the Peruvian 

 Andes. 



609. TROP.EOLUM MAJUS, var. ATROSANGUINEUM. 



Dark red Indian Cress. 

 Class 8th. Octandria Monogynia. 



Perhaps, of all plants cultivated for a long series of 

 years, the Red Indian Cress, or Nasturtium, is the most 

 striking example that can be adduced of the power pos- 



