72 Caryophyllea—Lychues. 
2. DL. eeli-rosea.—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 flowers. 
§ 2. Eurycnnis. Peluls with an appendage at the base of 
the blade. 
4. L. Chaleedénica (fig. 50).—This is the most familiar 
of the tribe, and a common occupant of our gardens, growing 
Fig. 49. Lychnis coronaria. (4 nat size.) Fig. 50. Lychnis Chalcedonica, 
(} 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 Russia ; of perennial duration. 
