No. 597. 
ANTHYLLIS CRETICA, 
Class, Order. 
DIADELPHIA DECANDRIA. 
A native of Candia and some of the 
islands in the Archipelago. It was cultiva- 
ted in 1748 by Miller, but is at present 
scarce, which may be attributed to its soft 
stem being so apt to decay: it is also diffi- 
cult to rear by cuttings, and seeds are seldom 
ripened here. sf 
Its height is usually about three feet, and 
its blossoms, which are very beautiful, are 
produced in the beginning of the summer, 
lasting very long. 
It must have the shelter of the greenhouse 
in winter, and should be planted in light 
loamy soil. 
