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and he concludes, " the Arabian commendeth this 

 herbe verye muche agaynst the diseases of the 

 herte, and holds that it is good against poyson and 

 venome." 



Gerard tells us that he had the Leopard's- Bane 

 growing in his garden, and he observes that it grows 

 naturally in the mountains of France ; and adds, 

 u it is also brought into, and acquainted with, our 

 English grounds.'" 



The greatest recommendation of this plant to a 

 station in the realm of Flora, is, that it will grow 

 in any soil or situation, and its bright yellow flowers 

 make a conspicuous figure among shrubs, particu- 

 larly in a shady spot, both in the month of May, 

 and again in autumn, provided the plants be cut 

 down before the seed ripens. 



The Leopard' s-Bane multiplies very fast by its 

 spreading roots, and if the seeds are permitted to 

 scatter, they will produce plants wherever they 

 fall, so as to become a troublesome w r eed : on this 

 account, as well as that of having the flowers at 

 two distinct seasons of the year, we recommend 

 the stalks to be cut down when the flowers begin to 

 fade. 



