at Chelsea, several plants of it having been raised by
Mr. W. Anderson, from seeds that he received from
Germany; it is nearly related to H. alpestre, but is sufficiently
distinguished by its weaker growth, much
narrower leaves, and smaller flowers, the petals of
which are distinct, and not imbricate as in H. alpestre.
It is a very pretty plant for the ornamenting of rock-
work, taking up but little room, so that it requires to
be planted in a conspicuous situation ; it also does
very well, and makes a pretty appearance, when cultivated
in small pots, requiring a light sandy soil;
young cuttings of it, planted under hand-glasses, strike
root readily; it may also be increased by seeds, which
should be sown the beginning of April, and as soon as
up, be pricked off in small pots, and as they increase
in size to be shifted into larger ones, they will then
make fine plants the first season.
