to our figure, generally met with in the nurseries. 
We wish to be explicit on this head, in consequence 
of its having been supposed that two distinct species 
under the names of Geum coccineum, and Geum 
quellyon, are in common cultivation. This opinion 
has been strengthened by the occurrence of consider- 
able variation of shade in its scarlet flowers; some 
of which are very much darker and richer than others. 
This variation will very naturally happen amongst 
seedlings, many of which have been raised since its 
introduction to this country. Mr. Lindley having 
withdrawn his name of coccineum, the choice falls 
between Chiloense and Quellyon. The former hav- 
ing been published by Decandolle, in hisProdromus, 
with a description, we adopt it in preference to the 
latter, which Mr. Sweet has founded on a local name, 
mentioned by Feuillee. C hiloense, having been used 
by the first French botanist of his age, will be the 
legitimate title wilh our continental neighbours ; and 
the advantage of universal indentity of botanical 
nomenclature will be acknowledged by all. 
This variety of names is much to be regretted, 
but through the great extension of the science, 
it. is unavoidable. The bounty of the Creator has 
supplied the beauties of the earth in such abundance 
that man can never discover their numbers, nor com- 
prehend their attributes. 
The Geum Chiloense is a beautifully gay plant ; 
will flourish in any common soil ; and continues in 
flower a very long time. It may be divided for in- 
crease ; and as it produces abundance of seed, it is 
probable that from these, new and interesting va- 
rieties will ultimately be raised. 
Bot. Reg. 1088. FI. Gar. 292. 
