OROBUS HIRSUTUS. 



A native of Thrace ; it was found also by 

 Sibthorp on Parnassus, Hsemus, and the 

 Sphaciotic mountains of Crete. It has 

 lately been introduced, and is a moderately 

 hardy perennial. The flowers are elegant, 

 and are produced in the beginning of the 

 summer: they are frequently succeeded by 

 ripe seeds, by which it is readily increased. 

 Ir will thrive in any good soil, either potted 



