J 4,0 THE LADIES' FLOWER-GARDEN 
species of Trifolium that are decidedly ornamental, as for example T. incamatum, the Scarlet Clover, an 
annual species ; and nearly all the perennial kinds. Most of the species are natives of Europe, and they are 
all hardy in British gardens. The name, Trifolium, alludes to the trifoliate leaf of the common clover. 
1 TRIFOLIUM CANESCENS., mild. THE GREY CLOVER. 
Synonyme. — T. pannonicum, Jacq. 
Engraving. — Bot. Mag. t. 1168. 
Specific Character. — Stems ascending, covered with adpressed 
hairi j leaflets obovate, emarginate, villous ; stipules lanceolate-subu- 
late ; heads terminal, large, oblong, nearly sessile ; calyx Bmoolh ; 
the segments lanceolate and pilose, dilated at the base, lowest one a 
little longer ; corolla monopetalous, much longer than the segments. 
(G. Don.) 
Description, &c. — The flowers, which are very long and greyish, grow in large, oblong, spike-like heads. 
The species is a native of America, and also of Hungary ; it was first introduced in 1752, and again in 1806. It 
is quite hardy in British gardens. 
2.— TRIFOLIUM OLYMPICUM, Hook. THE OLYMPIAN CLOVER. 
Emgratimg. — Bot. Mag. t. 2790. I solitary ; calyx hairy, with the lower tooth equal in length to the tube 
Specific Charactkr. — Stem erect, hairy ; leaflets hairy, lanceolate- I of the corolla ; vexillum very long, 
elliptic, entire ; stipules subulate, sheathing ; spikes of flowers oblong, | 
Description, &c. — This plant bears considerable resemblance to the preceding species ; but the head of 
flowers is rather flame-shaped than oblong, and the flowers themselves are whiter ; and when they are slightly 
coloured, they have rather a yellowish than a grey tinge. The leaflets are oblong, and distinctly marked with 
veins. The species is found wild on Mount Olympus, and in other parts of Greece ; and it was introduced in 
1810. It will grow in any common garden soil. 
3.— TRIFOLIUM FIMBRIATUM, Lindley. THE FRINGED CLOVER. 
stipules, multifld ; the segments awned ; calyx turbinate, with the 
segments pungent, about the length of the tube of the corolla ; seeds 
round, black. (G. Don.) 
Engraving. — Bot. Reg. t. 1070. 
Specific Character. — Stems prostrate, glabrous; leaflets oval, 
smooth, toothed, the teeth setaceous ; heads of flowers on long pedun- 
cles ; involucrum shorter than the flowers, aud are, as well as the 
Description, &c. — This species is remarkable for its pretty little tufts of dark purple flowers, its leaves with 
dark red margins, and its fringed bracts, which all together make it quite unlike the common kinds of clover. It 
was found on the banks of the Columbia River, by Douglas, by whom seeds were sent home in 1826. Dr. Lindley 
observes of it, in the Botanical Register, " that it flowers in September and October, and seems well adapted 
for ornamenting rock work." 
4— TRIFOLIUM UNIFLORUM, Lin. THE SINGLE-FLOWERED CLOVER. 
ending each in a long acumen ; flowers axillary, solitary, on short 
peduncles ; calyx cylindrical, striated ; the segments short, subulate, 
and nearly equal ; corolla very long, much longer than the caly.x ; 
legume two-seeded ; seeds ovoid, apiculated. (G. Don.) 
Stnomyhes. — T, Buxbaumii, Stern. ; T. Vernum repens, Buib. ; 
Melilotus cretica, Tourne. ; Spica trifolia, Alpin. 
Engraving. — Swt. Brit, Flow. Card. 2d. ser. t. 200. 
Specific Character. — Plant tufted, creeping, stems very short ; 
leaflets three, ovate, acuminated, toothed, nerved ; stipules sheathing. 
Description, &c. — This clover is remarkable for producing its flowers singly, or in threes, and not in heads. 
The flowers themselves appear in May, and are large, with yellowish wings and keel, and a very large standard 
tipped with bright rose-colour ; but there is a variety with white flowers. The leaves are of a clear lively green. 
The plant is quite dwarf, growing in tufts, and forming a mass of flowers ; the brilliant rose-colour of those of tiiis 
species contrasting agreeably with the lively green of the leaves. The plant is quite hardy, and is increased by 
