www.e-rara.ch The botanic garden Maund, Benjamin London, 1825-1836 ETH-Bibliothek Zürich Shelf Mark: Rar 1386 Persistent Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.3931/e-rara-16398 Sphenogyne anthemoides / Campanula rapunculoides / Amaryllis belladonna / Nemophila maculata. www.e-rara.ch Die Plattform e-rara.ch macht die in Schweizer Bibliotheken vorhandenen Drucke online verfügbar. Das Spektrum reicht von Büchern über Karten bis zu illustrierten Materialien – von den Anfängen des Buchdrucks bis ins 20. Jahrhundert. e-rara.ch provides online access to rare books available in Swiss libraries. The holdings extend from books and maps to illustrated material – from the beginnings of printing to the 20th century. e-rara.ch met en ligne des reproductions numériques d’imprimés conservés dans les bibliothèques de Suisse. 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Son statut juridique et ses conditions d'utilisation sont précisés dans sa notice détaillée. Pour de plus amples informations, voir [Link] Condizioni di utilizzo Questo documento può essere scaricato gratuitamente. Il tipo di licenza e le condizioni di utilizzo sono indicate nella notizia bibliografica del singolo documento. Per ulteriori informazioni vedi anche [Link] -+w *' It V yj -fi Spbrso {(yaf anth .emoidr ». Campanula rapannloidri ■• -I » daiorllit bdkdoana: Nemophila luamlaia ■a*?v ,'T,,w^ii SPHENOG 'YNE ANTHEMOI 'DES. ANTHEMIS -LIKE SPHENOGYNE. Class. Order. SYNGENESIA FRC8TRANEA. Natural Order. COMPOSITjE. Native of Height. Flowers in Duration. Introduced C.G.Hope 9 inches. July, Sep. Annual. in 1775. No. 1221. The generic name here adopted is founded on the shape of the stigma , which is that of a wedge ; hence the Greek words sphen , a wedge ; and gune , a fe¬ male , form the foundation of the appellation Splic- nogyne. Notwithstanding this annual plant is neither more tender than many now in cultivation , nor is it less showy and interesting , yet it seems to be almost lost to our gardens . Seeds of it are sometimes brought from the Cape, but have not , as far as we know , ob¬ tained a place in the commercial lists of London seedsmen. The showy character of this flower is much as¬ sisted by the interior surface of its petals being of bright yellow, whilst their exterior surface is of deep purple . Whilst in the bud the flower has a nodding position , from which it will be observed the opening one in the engraving is rising . When fully expand¬ ed, the flower becomes erect, but on fading , the head is again found pendent ; and , as the seeds ripen , it once more assumes an erect position , and the mem¬ branous crown of the seed gives to it a second time an almost flower-like effect. 306. So prominent is the evidence in this plant , of design for the proper protection and ripening of its seeds, that the most careless observer cannot but recognise the hand of a superintending Providence over these the minor works of creation , if such they may be called. The apathy with which the mass of mankind pass amongst all the provisions which are wisely made for the protection and continuation of the innumerable species of plants , is very unlikely to permit him to see or examine into their habits, or the inscrutable arrangements ,— we may say the actions of which they are capable, for their perfect preservation . Who amongst us, even if he be fur¬ nished with the most acute philosophy of the schools, —that his physiology penetrate every vessel and cell of the vegetable body, can unfold to us the natural operations of matter , which induce these changes of position , so nicely adapted to the requirements of the plant ! Here we see the stem rising up , and carrying with it the flower in its incipient state, tiled over with the calyx to protect it in its drooping position . The flower advanced to perfection , erects itself, and opens its beauties to the sun , whereby the organs of fructification receive its vivifying powers, and the spirit of life is given to the infant seed. This completed , protection to the tender embryo is given by the head again turning downwards, to ren¬ der the imbricated calyx a defence against rains . The seed being perfected, may thus have been dropt to the earth ; it has, however, beauty in its seed wings, and again the head rises, not alone for display, but that the seeds may the better take flight with the wind , and be carried the farther away. CAMPANULA RAPUNCULOI 'DES. RAMPION -LIKE BELL - FLOWER. Class. Order. PENTANDRIA . MONOOYN1A. Natural Order. CAMPANCLACEJS. Native of Height. Flowers Duration. Inhabits England. 3 feet. June , July. Perennial Woods. No. 1222. Tho readers of the Botanic Garden will recollect the derivation of the word Campanula , which has been several times noticed. The Rampion , or Campanula rapunculus , which our present plant resembles , was formerly much bet¬ ter known in our gardens , than it is at the present day. It was cultivated for its roots, which were used as a salad , with oil, vinegar , and pepper , sometimes boiled, and sometimes as we use Radishes . The root is crisp, has a nutty flavour, and was usually considered to be wholesome. Should any one desire to revive the use of a neglected plant , seed may bo obtained , and should be sown late in May, as early- sown plants run to seed in the autumn . The roots become fit for use through the winter months , com¬ mencing as early as October. The Campanula rapunculoides has not a tap-root, to render it important in the kitchen , like its ally, the Rampion ; but is cultivated as an ornamental plant in the borders , for which it is very suitable. It is perfectly hardy , grows in any common garden soil ; and may be divided for increase , in spring or autumn. AMARYL 'LIS BELLADONNA. BELTADONNA LILY. Class. Order. FIEXANDRIA . MONOCYNM. Natural Order. AMARYLLIDACE j£ « Native of Height. Flowers Habit. Introduced W.Indies. 2 feet. July to Sep. Bulb. in 1712. No. 1223. Amaryllis , the name of a shepherdess in the works of the ancient fabulists , is derived from the Greek amarusso , signifying to be resplendent. Belladonna dailies, according to Miller , were in¬ troduced to this country from Portugal ; and when well established , under favourable circumstances , in the open ground , they produce an effect that cannot be readily forgotten . Their fine bold stems , from two to three feet high , surmounted by umbels of six or eight flowers each, produce an impression on the mind never to be felt in the greenhouse . They have been brought , of late years, in considerable numbers to this country , but still are rarely met with where they ought to be seen in their splendour, — in the open flower garden . It is the want of knowledge in regard to their management , to which their absence from our borders must be attributed ; a matter the more to be regretted , from the little attention they demand , if that attention be judiciously directed. Where these Lilies can be planted on the out¬ side of the front wall of a greenhouse , or similar erection , possessing the advantage of a dry soil pro¬ duced by the warmth of the wall, they seem, after once being planted , to be independent of attention; for we have known them to blossom for years with¬ out disturbance , even in the north of England. To secure similar success, where no greenhouse or protectors are available, it should be remembered that the flowers are produced in autumn , the foliage subsequently in winter , and early part of the spring. The preservation of their foliage, through which the bulbs , and the succeeding crop of flowers, become matured , it will at once be seen, must be of the first importance. Let the bulbs be planted at the foot of a wall, having a south aspect ; and , if the under soil and situation be not altogether of dry quality , it should be drained with a stratum of broken bricks , eighteen inches beneath the surface. An excellent compost to place thereon , is two parts of fresh turfy loam, one of leaf mould , and one of sand . In this , plant the bulbs , about eight inches deep, and three from the wall. When they come into flower, moisten the earth , as long as the flowers continue ; then suffer no rain to fall on the border , till frosts are past. This will somewhat retard the progress of the leaves, and afford a better chance of protecting their growth uninjured , till the mild weather and genial showers of spring , give them luxuriance , and assist them in the healthy formation of their bulbs . During the frosty season, place tan , moss, or straw, on the bor¬ der , and about and over the leaves, so as to give them effectual protection ; and , when the leaves die in summer , keep the earth as dry as possible, till the flower stems again appear . They will abundantly repay the attention. NEMOPH 'ILA MACULA 'TA.