species comes near to fulgens, but is distinguished at once
by its longer leaves, attenuated at the base, larger flowers,
longer calyx, with subulate, bristle-pointed teeth, more frequently
lobed petals, and longer torus.
We have been unable to find any account of the species
and we know nothing of its history, save the few particulars
above-mentioned; but the plant is doubtless a native of Asiatic
Russia. _ Dr. Bunge, after whom it has been named, was
the companion of Professor Ledebour in his travels through
the Altai Mountains.
The plant is a hardy perennial, requiring a loamy soil,
and it may be increased by cuttings or by seeds which it
appears to perfect freely.
The generic name will be found explained at fol. 202.
D . Don.
