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CHELONE LYONII. 
of a different figure, and very considerably longer, — more lengthened and simple 
spikes, and ratlier less flowers, of a darker hue, and more expansive at the mouth. 
The purposes to which the two species may be applied are exactly the same, 
and the modes in which they are to be treated quite in unison. They will be 
highly useful to those who grow herbaceous plants extensively, and may be freely 
mingled with the various members of that class, whether in borders or beds. But 
their chief value, and that to which we would especially point, is their suitability 
for planting along the skirts of shrubberies, and in such situations as are much 
shaded by either shrubs or trees during the greater part of the summer's day. 
We observed exceedingly vigorous specimens in several gardens last summer, where 
it appeared almost impossible that the direct light of the sun should overreach them. 
They were, nevertheless, flowering in fully as prolific a manner as plants of the 
same species in more open plots. 
As there are not many really handsome hardy herbaceous plants which are fitted 
for thriving in the positions above alluded to, and as it is particularly desirable that 
these should be well known and duly esteemed, we record the foregoing as an 
interesting fact, and one which has not been without its influence in inciting us to 
bring these figures before our readers. 
C. Lyoiiii was first known in Britain about the year 1812, having been brought 
from Carolina and Georgia in North America. Its blooming period is the months 
of July, August, and September, and its flowers continue open for a great length 
of time. It is increased by separating the plant in the spring, when the borders 
are turned over, and will be benefited by a transference to another spot and soil once 
in every two years. 
Our drawing was prepared from some beautiful specimens which bloomed 
in the borders of Messrs. Henderson, Pine-Apple Place, in August last. It is 
in the possession of most nurserymen who cultivate hardy plants of this sort. 
