Noble herbaceous plants belonging to the parsley order, with much and exquisitely divided leaves ; when well developed forming magnificent tufts of verdure, reminding one of the most finely-cut ferns, but far larger. The leaves appear very early in spring, and disappear at the end of summer, and the best use that can be made of the plants is to plant them here and there in places occupied by spring and early summer flowers, among which they would produce a very fine effect. With the Ferulas might be grouped another handsome umbelliferous plant (Molopospermum cicu-tarium) ; and no doubt, when we know the ornamental qualities of the order better, we shall find sundry other charming plants of similar character.