No, 502. 
KALMIA ANGUSTIFOLIA ribra. 
Class. Order. 
DECANDRIA "MONOGY NIA. 
We raised this beautiful variety from 
seeds which were sent us, very many years 
ago, by our worthy friend Michaux: they 
were gathered by him in Canada: the plant 
is of course extremely hardy. Its blossoms 
are produced in liberal profusion, and are 
highly ornamental. Before opening, 
buds resemble a little wheel without a rim, 
or a star of ten points: each of these 
points is a sort of niche, wherein the anther 
is confined, The filaments are highly irri- 
table on their under sides, and if ever so 
slightly touched there, they immediately 
spring up with considerable force, not re- 
turning ayain to their former position. 
This curious property is common also to 
the other species of Kalmia. The excite- 
ment is usually given by the bees 
the act of extracting the honey. — 
The plant is readily increased by layers : 
they should be planted in a border com- 
