266 PENTSTEMON GENTIANOIDES. 
readily propagated by offsets, and seems to ripen seeds much more freely than 
P. Murrayanus. 
Of the native situation we have hitherto been unable to learn anything certain. 
We are obliged to the kindness of Messrs. Young, for the sample for the 
drawing, who we believe can supply young plants. 
The generic name is explained in vol. iii., page 265. 
The specific nam.e is derived from its general resemblance to the genus 
Gentiana. 
