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very hairy, forms exactly the representation of a bee or large fly nestling into the flower, as though in search of 
honey. The plants are all tall and showy-looking, with large leaves, and bearing a profusion of flowers. They are 
divided by De CandoUe into two species, viz. D. intermedium, in which, and its varieties, the leaves are cordate ; 
and D. palmatifidum, in which, and its varieties, the leaves are truncate. These distinctions are, however, very 
variable, as the leaves are never decidedly either cordate or truncate ; and they dififer very much in different plants. 
The species was introduced in 1710, and the varieties at different periods since 1819. They are all natives of 
Europe, and D. i. palmatijidum is said to be found also in Siberia. Among the varieties I have not regularly 
enumerated are two, one a native of .Hungary, Z). t. alpinum, and another, D. i. Icucum, mentioned by Miller, which 
appear to have been introduced long since, though they are probably now lost. The species and all the varieties are 
quite hardy in British gardens, but they grow best in a rich soil and sheltered situation, as when exposed, they 
are often broken by high winds. They are very ornamental, and well deserving of a place in every garden of 
sufficient size to prevent them from appearing crowded. They are generally propagated by division of the root, 
seldom coming true from seed. They generally flower from June to August, their principal beauty being in July. 
12.— DELPHINIUM URCEOLATUM, Willd. THE HOLLOW-LEAVED LARKSPUR. 
which are cut and acuminated at the apex. Racemes straight. Spur 
straight, rather longer than the calyx. (G.Don.) 
Engraving. — Bot. Mag. t. 1791. 
Specific Characteh. — Petioles not dilated at the base. Leaves 
concave, cleft beyond the middle into three, with wedge-shaped lobes, | 
Description, &c. — This species bears a considerable resemblance to some of the varieties of D. intermedium, 
in the flower, though the spur is longer and more wrinkled ; but it is easily distinguished from them by 
the great thickness of the flower-stem, and the shape of the leaves, which are less deeply cleft than usual, and 
have a peculiarly hollow or cup-like apj)earance between the termination of the lobes and the petiole. It is said 
to be a native of North America, but it has been found apparently wild in Europe. It was introduced in 1801 ; 
and it flowers in June. 
13.— DELPHINIUM CUNEATUM, Stev. THE WOLGA LARKSPUR. 
Synonvmes. — D. azurcum, Hort. Par. ; D. datum P, Lam. ; 
D. hybridum, Lin.; D. h. /3 pubiflorum, Dec; Wedge-leaved 
Larkspur. 
Enoravino.— Dot. Reg. t. 327. 
Specific Character. — Petioles not dilated at tlie base. Leaves 
wedge-shaped, in five or seven lobes ; lobes sharply cut. Raceme 
loose-flowered. Bracts and Ciilyx glabrous. Capsules subpubescent. 
Description, &c. — This species resembles the last in the shape of the flowers ; but it differs in tlie colour of 
the secals, which are blue shot with purple ; and in the petals, which are yellow. The plant grows three or 
four feet high, with numerous flowers, and large yellowish green leaves. It is a native of the banks of the 
Wolga, and is quite hardy in British gardens, where it flowers in June. 
14.— DELPHINIUM MESOLEUCUM, Link. THE WHITE-PETALED LARKSPUR. 
Engraving. Moris. Flora Conspicua, t. 25 ; Maund's Bot. Card. Specific Cbaracter. — Leaves somewhat dilated at the base, with 
No. 403. wedge-shaped segments, which are deeply serrsted at tlie top. Upper 
part of the stem as well as the petioles pubescent. (G. Don.) 
Description, &c. — This Larkspur is distinguished by the petals being white, or a very pale yellow. It 
grows about three feet high, and was introduced in 1822. It flowers in August. 
