4 ACONITUM CHINENSE. 
The plant from which our drawing was taken flowered with Messrs. Youngs 
of the Epsom Nursery, in September, 1837. 
It is of very easy culture, and from its ornamental character is well adapted 
for the flower border. It ripens seed freely, and is also easily increased by 
separating the roots. 
The generic name is said to be derived from Acona, a town in Bithynia ; some 
species are found plentiful there. 
Poison is present in all the species, residing most powerfully in the roots. 
