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It is a native of the South of Europe, and first intro- 

 duced into England in 1739. 



It belongs to the 1 7th Class, under the head " Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



G3. CAMPANULA VERSICOLOR, or Various-coloured 

 Campanula. 



This is a hardy^Perennial, increased by parting the roots 

 in the spring, and loves rather a shady aspect. It thrives 

 best in a sandy loam, and blows in July. 



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

 1795. 



It belongs to the 5th Class, under the head " Pentandria 

 Monogynia.'' 



64. SEDUM ANACAMPSEROS, or Evergreen Orpine. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and thrives best in a rocky 

 soil, or on a wall ; it is raised either by cuttings or parting 

 the roots. It blows in July, with a purple flower. 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and first introduced 

 info England in 1569. 



It belongs to the 1 Oth Class, under the head " Decan- 

 dria Pentagynia." 



65. HYACINTHUS RACEMOSUS, or Starch Hyacinth. 



This hardy Perennial, though small, is worth cultivating, 

 as it makes a pretty variety in the borders ; it blows with a 

 blue flower in June. 



It is necessary to place a tally by it, or it will be liable to 

 be lost. It is increased by off-sets . 



It is a native of the South of Europe, and first brought 

 to England in 1 596. 



