28 LIATRIS^BOREALIS. 
appears to thrive well in any soil, but delights most in a mixture of loam and peat, 
with the common treatment of otlier herbaceous plants. 
The flowers are produced in great abundance^ and a strong plant will throw up 
many stems. It may be readily propagated by the tubers, as a single tuber will 
make a very good plant. 
Our drawing was taken from a plant in Mr. Young's nursery, Epsom, in 
September 1837, where it flowered during the months of August and September. 
Generic name— the meaning of this word is unknown. 
The specific name doubtless alludes to the plant being found in a northerly 
situation. 
