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SCUTTELLARIA SPLENDENS. 
We have hinted above that further experience concerning its nature may show 
the propriety of keeping it in a greenhouse ; and if so, it will become a more 
valuable plant. It is at least desirable that its capabilities of thriving in a lower 
temperature should be tried. It is propagated by cuttings ; which, if taken off in 
early spring, will strike freely in a warm, moist, and shaded place. Their removal 
will induce the plant to form a greater quantity of laterals, and thus the amount of 
blossom will be increased ; for a spike of flowers is produced by each of the shoots 
that is tolerably strong. The plant may be grown in the common mixture of 
loam and heath-mould ; and should be watered pretty freely while it is growing. 
It does not need a large pot ; and is well suited for placing on a shelf or stage 
among Gloxinias and other low-growing plants. 
The name Scutellaria is derived from scutula^ a small saucer, in reference to 
the shape of the calyx. 
