Nemophila phacelioides. 73 



" It is a hardy biennial. The seeds germinate in autumn, and the 

 seedlings, after surviving the winter, flower in the succeeding 



sprinp- 



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The new genus, of which the type is here figured, was discovered 

 in the situations already identified in the above quotation from Mr. 

 Nuttall's manuscript, with which I have been favoured by that gentle- 

 man. He has given it the name Nemophila, from v*>««, a grove, and 

 pixim^ Hove, in allusion to the predilection the plant shows for shady 

 woods, in which places alone it is found. The drawing was made two 

 years ago, from specimens which flowered in this city from seeds 

 brought by Mr. Nuttall. The plant endures our winters well, thriv- 

 ing and extending itself in cold situations. Hence it is well suited to 

 borders, and may be considered a curious and handsome addition to 

 the rich flora of our country. 



The table represents a portion of the plant, of its natural size. 

 vol. II. 20 



