amongst different individuals is equally variable, 
some of the leaves being entire, some toothed, and 
others pinnatifid ; some closely covered with a 
mixture of long and short hairs, whilst others are 
nearly destitute of such clothing. This incon- 
stancy of character has given rise to the adoption 
of different names in the nurseries, where plants 
may be found under the names of Gailardia picta, 
Gailardia Richardsonii, Gailardia Drommondii, all 
of which are seedling varieties only of our present 
subject. This propensity adds to the interest with 
which the cultivator will propagate this species from 
seeds. It is a pleasing anticipation that arises in 
the mind when we merely look forward to the full 
maturity of a favourite plant, which, with solici- 
tude, we have watched from its birth, and know 
exactly to what degree of perfection its character 
and beauty will arrive, to reward our attentions. 
This pleasure is, however, greatly increased when 
the perfect qualities of our nursling can be deve- 
loped by time alone, and the imagination left free to 
give it healthy luxuriance, to magnify its undeve- 
loped blossoms, and paint them with colours more 
brilliant than even nature herself. This, we say, 
is a pleasure well known to the zealous florist, 
well adapted to j)roduce a favourable influence on 
his mind ; and the judicious enjoyment of it cannot 
be supposed but pleasing to Him who appointed 
it for our gratification. 
The Gailardia bicolor may be increased by cut- 
tings or division of its roots ; or, more advanta- 
geously, from seeds which are produced freely. 
Seedling plants will not flower till the second year. 
Hort. Kew. 2, v. 5, 129. 
