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ones nearly double the length of the middle ones;
front one very short and small. Corolla 4-cleft, of a
bright bine colour, segments unequal; the upper one
largest, cordately ovate; middle ones rather le s s ;
lower one narrowest, and more pointed. Stamens 2 ;
filaments inserted in the mouth of the corolla, scarcely
as long as the segments; anthers incumbent. Capsule
nearly orbicular, emarginate, the septum passing down
through the middle. Style smooth, about the length,
or a little longer than the stamens. Stigma capitate.
The present ornamental plant is a native of Austria;
and succeeds well in our flower borders in the open
ground, flowering from May to July ; we think it one
of the handsomest species of the genus; and it will
thrive in any soil, or situation; but the richer the soil
is, the stronger it will grow, and the flowers will be
more numerous; though it will succeed very well in a
small pot, if it be well supplied with water. It is
readily increased by dividing at the ro o t; or by seeds,
which ripen plentifully. Our drawing was taken at the
Nursery of Mr. Colvill, in June last.
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1. Calyx split open, to show the 5 segments, anil the bvacto at tlie base of Uie
footstalk. 2. Corolla split open, showing the insertion of the 2 stamens. 3. Germen,
Style, and capitate Stigma. 4. Capsule, all natural size.