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whence it was introduced in 1799 ; and its root is occasionally used in medicine, on account of its fine aromatic 
bitter. It is perfectly hardy, but it can only be propagated by seeds, as it has a tap-root, and, of course, does 
not send up suckers like those species which have an underground stem, or creeping root. It flowers in July, 
and continues in blossom a long time. 
11.— GENTIANA SEPTEMFIDA, Froel. THE SEVEN-CLEFT, OR CRESTED GENTIAN. 
Engravings.— Bot. Mag. t. 1229. 
Specific Character. — Corolla salver-shaped, five or seven cleft, 
with a small crested segment, between every two of the larger seg- 
ments. Leaves opposite and crossed ; crowded, three-nerved. 
Synonyhes. — Pneumonanthe septemfida, Schmid. ; Eurythalie sep- 
temfida, Borhh. 
Variety. — G. s. punctata, Sims, Bot. Mag. t. 1410. Corolla 
spotted. 
Description, &c. — This is a very singular species, from the small crested segments which intervene between 
the larger segments. It is, however, more curious than beautiful, though the species is much handsomer than 
the variety. It is a native of the Persian Alps, near the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, and Mount Caucasus. It 
was introduced in 1804. It is quite hardy, and may be propagated by dividing the root. 
12.— GENTIANA SAPONARIA, Lin. THE SOAPWORT-LIKE, OR BARREL-FLOWERED GENTIAN. 
Synonymes. — G. fimbriata, Vahl. ; G. CatesbEei, Wall ; Pneu- 
monanthe saponaria, Schmid. 
Engravings.— Bot. Mag. t. 1039 ; Andr. Bot. Rep. t. 418; and 
our fig. 1, in Plate 71. 
Specific Character. — Flowers sessile, in verticillate heads ; corolla 
somewhat ten-cleft, ventricose, closed ; alternate segments smaller 
than the others, and slightly fringed. Leaves ovate-lanceolate, three- 
nerved, very smooth. 
Description, &c. — This is a very singular species, from the flowers never expanding, but always remaining 
closed at the point ; which circumstance, combined with the dark blue, and barrel-like form of the corolla, 
distinguishes it from all the other species. When the flower is opened artificially, the alternate segments will be 
found curiously fringed. It is a native of North America, and was introduced in 1776. 
Synonymes. — G. villosa, WiUd. ; G. saponaria, Wall. ; Pneumo- 
nanthe villosa, Schmid. 
Engraving. — Bot. Mag. t. 15S1, 
13.— GENTIANA OCHROLUCA, Lin. THE CREAM-COLOURED GENTIAN. 
Specific Character, — Stem slightly angular, rough. Leaves ovate- 
lanceolate, wrinkled. Flowers sessile, forming a terminal fascicle. 
Corolla five-cleft, campanulate, ventricose ; segments acute, closed. 
Description, &c. — This species is very nearly allied to G. Saponaria ; but it difi^ers in the colour of the 
corolla, which is white with green veins ; and in its shape, which is longer, sharper-pointed, and with the 
alternate segments not fringed. It is a native of North America, growing in dry, sandy fields, and on gravelly 
hills. It was introduced in 1803. It flowers in September. 
14 — GENTIANA INTERMEDIA, Sims. THE INTERMEDIATE GENTIAN. 
SvNoNYMEs. — G. ochroluca, PwrsA. ; G. saponaria, JlftcAjr. ; Pneu- 
monauthe intermedia, G. Don. 
Engraving. — Bot. Mag. t. 2303. 
Specific Character. — Plant smooth; stem erect, simple. Flowers 
in a terminal, few-flowered head. Calyx five-cleft ; segments leafy ; 
sometimes one longer than the corolla- Corolla ventricose, five- 
six-cleft; closed; interior segments simple. Leaves obovate- oblong, 
sliglitly three-nerved. 
Description, &c. — This species is evidently nearly allied to the two preceding ones ; but it is much less 
handsome, as the flowers are not produced in clusters or whorls, and each is almost hidden in its leafy calyx. 
The species is a native of North America, and was introduced in 1820. It flowers in October. 
