72 Caryophyllecz Lychnis. 



2. L. coeli-rbsea. An annual species about a foot high, not 

 tomentose, growing in tufts, with solitary terminal delicate 

 rose, white or bright purple flowers. From the Levant. 



3. L. Githago. Corn Cockle. Distinguished from the other 

 species of this section by the calyx-lobes being much longer 

 than the petals. This is a frequent plant in corn-fields, espe- 

 cially where foreign seed has been sown. We merely mention 

 it here on account of its being one of our showiest wild flowerSc 



2. EULTCHNIS. Petals with an appendage at the base of 

 the blade. 



4. L. Chalcedonica (fig. 50). This is the most familiar 

 of the tribe, and a common occupant of our gardens, growing 



Fig. 49. Lychnis coruiiaria. (J nat size.) Fig. 50. Lychnis Chalcedonica. 



(J nat. size.) 



3 feet or more high, and bearing dense clusters of brilliant 

 scarlet flowers. There are rose and white and double varieties. 

 A native of Kussia ; of perennial duration. 



