ee List of’ the Plants of Chile. 
_ Hoffmanseggia Falcaria. Cav. Frequent in cultivated places 
near Chimba and the Magazin. It appears a little different, and — 
perhaps is that which Miers has called H. Chilensis. ‘ 
Hoitzia linearis. Spr. This plant is common in the pastures of 
the highlands and at the entrance of woods near the Cachapual. It 
differs in its leaves being smooth, and its flowers not viscous. 
Ileus. L. It is met with in the inundated meadows near the 
lake of Taguatagua, and resembles the H. Halepensis, L. but dif- 
fers from it considerably, and even appears to be another genus. © ~~ 
Hordeum vulgare. L. Cebada;—barley, cultivated in fields. Its 
grain, mixed with straw, forms excellent food for horses, and par- 
ticularly in winter ; it is also used for refreshing ptysans. ‘The beer 
which is made in the country, and the use of which is daily aug- 
menting, consumes a large quantity of this grain; therefore, its cul- 
tivation should be extended. Brewers ought also to endeavor to in- 
troduce the hop, (Humulus Lupulus, L.) which would be very ad- 
vantageous for them. The H. murinum, L. (cola de raton,) isfre- 
quently met with on the sides of roads and at the foot of walls, near 
inhabited places. I have found a variety of this last species in bar- 
r€n situations, on the banks of the Cachapual. It is very small and 
_has the sheath of the leaves swollen. I think it might be separated 
and called H. utriculatum, as its character is the same as eat wes 
Alopecurus, to which that name is given. 
. Hyacinthus Orientalis. L. Jacinto ;—hyacinth, cultivated i in gare 
dean: Its varieties are numerous, but the most beautiful are not 
sufficiently propagated in the country, and some are unknown. 
They should be taken care of, that they may not degenerate. — Its 
bulbs, placed in water, in vessels adapted to the purpose, and placed 
in a moderate temperature, flourish in winter and form a pretty orna- 
ment for saloons. The same may be done with the Pleats and 
other plants of the same family. 
Hydrocotyle Asiatica, and Ranunculoides. Li. Salgesyy tabla: 
derilla. ‘These two species are common in drains, in stagnant wa- 
Maes in villages and neighboring cultivated grounds. Some attribute — 
1 l virtues to them. The acrid principle common to many 
aquatic plants, and to some species of this genus, makes its ‘quality 
suspicious. 
Hymenopappus glaucus. Spr. Manzanilla del campo. Very 
common in weal and sandy places, both on the plains and_ high- 
lands. Its aromatic and penetrating odor, resembling the c 
