AS'TER ALPI'NUS. 
ALPINE ASTER. 
Class. Order. 
SYNGENESIA. POLYGAMIA SUPERFLUA. 
Natural Order. 
CORYMBlFER.fi. 
Native of 
Height 
Flowers in 
Duration 
Cultivated 
Alps of Eur. 
8 Inches. 
May, June. 
Perennial. 
in 1658. 
No. 124. 
The present genus is named after the Greek as- 
ter, a star; which is readily explained by the ra- 
diated flowers of this family. Alpinus, from the 
Latin, belonging to the Alps. 
That class of herbaceous plants, usually denomi- 
nated Alpine, form a most interesting portion of the 
florist’s care. Though humble in their growth, the 
flowers of many of them are conspicuous and beau- 
tiful ; and our present subject truly belongs to this 
denomination. It is extremely hardy, and should be 
planted where its beauty is not likely to be concealed 
by taller plants; on an open part of the border, or on 
artificial rock-work. It will flourish exceedingly, if 
submitted to pot culture; and the protection of the 
cold frame, during winter, will occasion it to flower 
somewhat earlier than in the borders. 
A light loamy soil is very suitable to this species; 
and though its flowers will continue somewhat longer, 
in a shady situation, stilfthe plant receives no injury 
by full exposure to the midday sun. It may be in- 
creased by a separation of the roots, which is best 
performed in the spring. It should be protected 
from slugs, or they will sometimes destroy it. 
Hort. Kcw. 2, v. 5, 49. 
