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GERANIUM Vlassovianum. 
Vlassof's Crane* S'bilL 
G. Vlassovianum, caule tereti, foliis 5-lobis; lobis ovali- 
acuminatis inciso-dentatis, stipulis cuj usque folii in 
unicam apice bifidam connatis, petalis obovatis in- 
tegris. DC. in mem, soc. gen. 1. p. 441. Prodr. 
7'eg. veg. 1. p. 641. 
Geranium Wlassovianum. Link enum. v, 2. Colv. catal. 
ed. 2. p. 21. col. 3. 
A hardy herbaceous perennial. — Stem erect or as- 
cending, cylindrical, hairy. Leaves 5-lobed; lobes 
oval, acuminate, sharply cut or deeply toothed. Stipules 
linearly-lanceolate, acute, sometimes connected at the 
base, and terminating in two points, but generally dis- 
tinct. Peduncles 2-flowered, long and slender, thickly 
clothed with procumbent, close-pressed hairs, as are the 
petioles, pedicles, and calyx. Involucre of four subulate 
keeled bractes. Pedicles long and slender, erect when 
in flower, but elbowed when in fruit. Calyx of five se- 
pals, which are broadly lanceolate, strongly nerved, 
and terminated with a sharp innocuous mucro. Petals 
5, obovate, entire, bearded at the base, about half as 
long again as the calyx, of a pale bluish blush, with five 
strong purple nerves from the base that are slightly 
branched. Filaments 10, smooth, united at the base, 
all bearing perfect anthers. Style pale, hairy. Stig- 
mas 5, revolute. Capsules 5, inflated, very hairy. 
This pretty species is a native of Siberia, and was 
introduced to this country in 1821, when it was raised 
from seed in several collections. It is quite hardy, 
thriving well in the open borders, and prefers a rich 
