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50. RANUNCULUS ACONITIFOLIUS, or Fair Maid of France. 

 This is a hardy Perennial, increased by parting the roots 



in the spring. It blows in May and June, loves a pure 

 air, and rather a shady aspect. 



(gjF" As all this tribe are liable to be injured by a small 

 fly, called Musca Ranunculi, the plants should be often 

 examined. 



It is a native of the Alps of Europe, and first brought to 

 England in 1597. 



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

 dria Polygynia." 



51. ANTIRRHINUM ALPINUM, or Alpine Toad Flax, or 



Snap Dragon. 



This is not a very hardy Perennial, and should be kept in 

 pots, keeping them dry through the winter months. 



It blows in July and August. This is a native of 

 Switzerland, and first introduced into England in 1570. 



It belongs to the 14th Class, under the head " Didyna- 

 mia Angiospermia." 



This plant is now named " Linaria Alpina." 



52. GERANIUM ANEMONEFOLIUM, or Anemone-leaved 

 Cranes Bill. 



This is not a very hardy Perennial, but it thrives best in 

 a light loamy soil. It is increased by seed or cuttings, and 

 blows in June. It should be kept in pots to secure it from 

 the frost, and cold winds, but especially snow, as the latter 

 often destroys plants, when they will survive frosts. 



This is a native of Madeira, and first brought into 

 England in 1778. 



