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It is a native of Italy, and first brought to England in 

 1629. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head < Didy- 

 namia Gymnospermia." 



32. KALMIA LATIFOLIA, or Broad-leaved Kalmia. 



This is a hardy American shrub, and thrives best in 

 bog earth ; the situation should be rather shady, and a pure 

 air is best for it. It is raised by seed, and blows in May 

 or June. 



This plant is a native of North America, and first intro- 

 duced into England in 1 734. 



It belongs to the 10th Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Monogynia." 



33. HYPERICUM CORIS, or Heath-leaved St. John's Wort. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, and flowers nearly 

 all the summer. It is propagated by cuttings. 



This is a native of the South of Europe, and was 

 brought into England in 1640. 



It belongs to the 18th Class, under the head * Polya- 

 delphia Polyandria." 



34. SOLIDAGO MEXICANA, [or Mexican Golden Rod. 



This is a hardy perennial, and affects a loamy soil and 

 an open situation. It blows in July and August with a 

 bright yellow blossom, and is propagated by parting the 

 roots. 



This is a native of Mexico, and brought first to England 

 in 1697. 



It belongs to the 19th Class, under the head " Synge- 

 nesia Superflua." 



