"Wahlenbergia is a small genus of Canipanulaceae. Looked at from a practical point of view, it should never have been separated from Campanula, from which it differs in only one respect, and that not a very conspicuous feature. The openings for the escapement of the seeds in the old family of Campanula were, in the majority of the species, at the base or sides of the capsule, but in a few others the openings were at the top, and three in number; and on this trifling character is the modern genus, Wahlenbergia, founded, for in every other essential feature - habit of growth, inflorescence, and structure of flowers - they are alike. The largest number of the species are annual or biennial, some of which are pretty enough, but now rarely used in private gardens. The perennials are very few in number, and at present rare in this country. They are natives of various countries of Europe and "Western Asia, inhabiting chiefly mountain pastures. They propagate freely by division and by seeds.

Beginning with Wahlenbergia hederacea, known in most of our native floras as Campanula hederacea, we have a very graceful pretty plant prostrate in habit, and diminutive in all its parts, but when properly accommodated as regards soil and aspect it forms a charming and interesting object from June till the end of August. The flowers are pale-blue or bluish-purple, small individually, but produced in considerable numbers; bell-shaped, and supported on long thread-like stalks. It is best adapted for cultivation on the rockwork. Should have rather a shady moist position and rich light loam.

Wahlenbergia Kitaibelii Syn. Edraianthus Kitaibelii, And Campanula Kitai-Belli

Wahlenbergia Kitaibelii Syn. Edraianthus Kitaibelii, And Campanula Kitai-Belli, is from Hungary. It grows to the height of about 9 inches or 1 foot, has dark purple or violet flowers, and the plant is generally hairy. The flowers appear in July and August, and the plant is best adapted for rockwork culture, and prefers a dry, airy, moderately-exposed position.