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2.—GENTIANA AMARELLA, Lin. THE BITTER, OR AUTUMNAL GENTIAN. 
Synonymes. —G. iancifolia, Raf. ; G. tetragonia, Mayer ; G. 
campestris, Geners.; G. pyramidalis, Willd. ; G. axillaris, Rehb.; 
Hippion axillare, Schmidt. • Swertia corniculata, Barrel. ; Eurythalia 
amarella, Bork. 
Engravings. —Eug. Bot. t. 235, 2nd ed. vol. ii. t. 377; and our 
fig. 6, in Plate 48. 
Specific Character.— Stem tetragonal, paniculately branched at 
top; branches shorter than the internodes. Leaves ovate-lanceolate, 
3-nerved. Corolla 5-cleft. Segments ovate-acute, with bearded plicae 
inside at the base.—(G. Don.) 
Description, &c. — This plant has been placed by modern botanists in the genus Eurythalia. It is a native 
of Britain, and takes'its specific name of Amarella from its intense bitterness. It is a dwarf plant, seldom, if 
ever, rising higher than six inches, and it requires no other care than sowing in any dry exposed situation. A 
calcareous soil suits it best. There are many varieties of this species. 
3.—GENTIANA NIVALIS, Lin. THE SNOWY, OR SMALL ALPINE GENTIAN. 
Synonymes. —Ericala nivalis, Bork. 
Engravings. —Eng. Bot. t. 896, 2nd ed. vol. ii. t. 376 ; and our 
fig. 5, in Plate 48. 
Specific Character. —Stem simple or branched. Branches alter¬ 
nate, 1-flowered. Radical leaves crowded, ovate, acutish ; cauline 
ones lanceolate. Calyx tubular, 5-toothed, with acute hardly keeled 
angles. Corolla funnel-shaped, 10-cleft ; the accessory segments 
bifid.—(G. Don.) 
Description, &c. —A most beautiful little plant, with vivid dark-blue flowers. A native of Scotland, and 
indeed found in every part of Europe, from Lapland to the Pyrenees. There are many varieties, the most striking 
of which is one with white flowers. This species, from the brilliant colour of its flowers, its erect, though dwarf 
habit of growth, and the neatness of its foliage, is very ornamental, and it is well adapted for filling a bed in a 
geometric flower-garden. The seeds should be sown in a light peaty or sandy soil, well drained, and they will 
require no other culture. Modern botanists consider this plant as belonging to the genus Ericala. 
OTHER ANNUAL SPECIES OF GENTIANA. 
G. AUREA, Lin. 
The flowers of this species becoming yellow when dry, Linmeus gave it the name of the Gentiana aurea, 
literally Golden Gentian ; but, according to Wahlenberg, the flowers are white. It is a native of Lapland, and it 
is said to have been introduced in 1823. 
G. GERMANICA, Willd.; EURYTHALIA GERMANICA, Mayer. 
The stem is purplish, and angular ; the root is yellow, and the flowers of a purplish blue with a white beard. 
It is a native of Germany, and it was introduced in 1818. The four following kinds are also comprehended in 
the modern genus Eurythalia. 
G. OBTUSIFOLIA, Willd. 
This species, which is sometimes called the Mountain Gentian, is a native of Switzerland, where it covers 
large tracts with its bright purple flowers, that assume a yellowish hue when they fade. It is very nearly allied 
to G. Germanica. It was introduced in 1826. 
G. PR7ETENSIS, Frail. 
Nearly allied to G. Germanica, but taller and more branched. A native of Russia, introduced in 1817- 
