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LIN ARIA DELPHINOIDES. 



through the late Mr. Hunneman. Out of the whole packet of seed only one 

 plant was produced, and that was preserved in the cold frame during last winter, 

 from which cuttings were struck in the spring, and which have- been covered with 

 flowers for the last three months. They have been growing out of doors in 

 common garden soil. The plant has the appearance of being only biennial. It 

 appears to perfect many capsules of seeds, but it may be readily increased by 

 cuttings, which strike freely. 



Being a very free flowerer, and of low growth, it is well adapted for orna- 

 menting the flower beds or borders. 



The authority for the specific name is Mr. Gay, as stated in the fourth index 

 of the St. Petersburgh Garden; but of what country it is a native we are 

 unable to say. 



The etymology of the generic name Linaria, is given in vol. i. page 50 ; the 

 specific name delphinoides, alludes to the resemblance of the flowers to those of 

 Delphinium. 



