




114 THE LADIES’ FLOWER-GARDEN 
divided by Baron Hiigel into four genera, viz. Hardenbergia, comprising all the species which have small 
bluish or lilac flowers ; Zichya, the flowers of which are broad and reddish with very short keels; Physolobium, 
the species of which have bladdery capsules; and Kennedya. ‘The species which are left in this genus, have all 
large and handsome scarlet flowers, and are well deserving of cultivation. ‘The name of Kennedya was given to the 
genus by Ventenat in honour of Mr. Kennedy, late of the firm of Lee and Kennedy, nurserymen, Hammersmith. 
1—KENNEDYA RUBICUNDA Vent. THE REDDISH KENNEDYA. 
Synonymes.—Glycine rubicunda Curt.; Cauliniarubicunda Wench. | ceolate, spreadingly reflexed. | Peduncles usually three-flowered. 
Encravine.—Bot. Mag., t. 268. Legumes hairy. (@, Don.) 
Spreciric Cuaracter.—Leaflets three, ovate. Stipules ovate-lan- 

Descrietion, &c.—This was one of the first species of Kennedya that was introduced; and it is remarkable 
for the intense colour of its flowers, which are of so deep a scarlet on the inner side that they look almost black, 
while on the outside they are quite pale. The species, when first introduced, was supposed to belong to the genus 
Glycine, and it is figured under that name in the “ Botanical Magazine.” It is easily raised from seeds, and is 
of such quick growth and simple culture, as to retain its place in greenhouses, notwithstanding the great number of 
more ornamental species that have been introduced. 

2.—KENNEDYA PROSTRATA &. Br. THE PROSTRATE KENNEDYA. 
Synonymes.—Glycine coccinea Cur't.; Kennedya coccinea Hort. and rather repand. Stipules and bracteas cordate, apiculated, spread- 
Eneravine.—Bot. Mag., t. 270. ing. Peduncles one or two-flowered. Legume pubescent. (G. Don.) 
Speciric Cuaracter.—Leaflets three, obovate, villous, undulated, 
Description, &c.—This species is very distinct, from the peculiarity of its flowers being generally produced 
singly, and thus it is easily distinguished from Zichya coccinea, which is frequently called Kennedya coccinea in the 
nurseries as well as this plant. This species is also distinguished by being a trailer instead of a climber like most 
of the other species, and it is likewise much more tender. It flowers from April till June, and frequently perfects 
seeds in this country. It is a native of the east coast of New Holland, whence it was introduced in 1790. 
3.—KENNEDYA NIGRICANS Lindl. THE DARK PURPLE KENNEDYA. 
Eneravine.— Bot. Reg., t. 1715. 
Speciric Cuaracter.—Leaflets ovate-oblong, obtuse, solitary or ternate. Racemes simple. Flowers erect. Calyx hairy, narrowed at the base. 
Description, &c.—This is a very remarkable species, from its purple flowers and large broad leaves The 
flowers are also erect instead of drooping. It was introduced in 1835 ; but it is very seldom seen in collections. 
4.—KENNEDYA MARRYATTA Lindl. MRS. MARRYAT’S KENNEDYA. 
Eneravines.—Bot. Reg., t. 1790; The Botanist, t. 83. shorter than the petioles; the young shoots very hairy. Stipules and 
Sprciric Cuaracrer.—Leaflets in threes, oblong, obtuse, undulated, | bracteas cordate, apiculated. Peduncles four-flowered. 
Description, &c.—This species is very nearly allied to Kennedya prostrata; but it differs in all the parts of 
the plant being larger, and in the flowers being produced in fours, instead of being solitary, or in pairs. The young 
shoots are also so thickly covered with hair as to be quite shaggy. It is a very ornamental plant, and was obtained 
from the Swan River in 1885. The seeds were sent home by Sir James Stirling to his brother-in-law, Mr. Robert 
Mangles. 






