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the upper ones and side ones nearly equal in size, spreading:
upper ones not bearded, with 2 faint blue lines near
the base, one of which is much larger than the other: side
ones bearded a little above the unguis with a dense tuft of
davate pellucid hairs, and striped with 2 or 3 blue lines
from the base: the lower one producing a short blunt
pouch at the base, and elegantly striped with numerous
purple lines, most of which are slightly branched. Stamens
5, anthers fixed by their back to the filaments, which terminates
beyond them in a dry brown membrane. Ovarium
smooth, or sometimes slightly pubescent, even on the same
branch. Style smooth, produced on one side, gradually
thickening upwards. Stigma capitate, flattened, with a fascicle
of hairs on each side. Capsule smooth and glossy.
We are glad of the opportunity afforded us of giving a
figure of the present plant, to show the difference between
it and V. eriocarpa, already published at No. 102; the
present plant is readily distinguished by its simple stems
and smooth capsules, the flowers are also of a brighter yellow,
and the upper petals not bearded.
Our drawing was made from fine specimens that we received
from Robert Barclay, Esq. of Bury-hill, near Dorking,
who imported it from Montreal, in Canada, last Winter;
it is now growing luxuriantly in the open borders of
his garden, and has ripened abundance of seeds; we also
obtained specimens of the same species from the Nursery
of Messrs. Whitley, Brames, and Milne, of Fulham, who had
also received it from Montreal, with many other curious
plants, so that it will probably soon become plentiful, as it
must certainly be very hardy, thriving well in a rich light soil,
and may be increased by dividing at the root, or by seeds;
the seeds, if sown as soon as ripened, will produce flowering
plants for the next season.
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