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This is a native of North America, and was first brought 

 to England in 1758. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head et Pentan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



26. RANUNCULUS GRAMINEUS, or Grass-leaved Crowfoot. 



This perennial is perfectly hardy, and flowers in April, 

 if the season is mild. The way to increase it is by parting 

 the roots in the autumn, and thrives best in a shady situa- 

 tion. 



It is a native of Britain, and was first brought into notice 

 in 1801. 



It belongs to the 1 3th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Polygynia." 



27. AITONIA CAPENSIS, or Cluster-leaved Aitonia. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, raised from the berry 

 only ; it affects a light, loamy soil, and in the summer 

 loves a shady aspect. It blows in May, and continues in 

 bloom till August. 



It is a native of the Cape, and first brought to England 

 in 1774. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the head " Mona- 

 delphia Octandria." 



28. SOPHORA TETRAPTERA, or Wing-podded Sophora* 

 This is properly a hardy greenhouse plant, though 

 with care, it would succeed in a warm situation in the 

 open ground ; and if planted against a western wall, and 

 covered carefully in the winter with a mat, there would be 

 very little .fear of losing it. It usually produces seed-ves- 

 sels, but may be raised by cuttings. The soil should be 

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