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delicate and rare plant. The best soil for it is bog-earth, 

 as it is usually found in moors and heaths. It blows in 

 August, and is raised from cuttings. 



It is a native of Carolina, and first introduced into Eng- 

 land in 1736. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



76. MONARDA FISTULOSA, or Variegated Crimson 

 Monarda. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and increased by parting the 

 roots in the spring or autumn. It blows from June to 

 September. 



It is a native of North America, and first brought to 

 England in 1656. 



It belongs to the 2d Class, under the head " Diandria 

 Monogynia." 



77. ALSTROEMERIA PELEGRINA, or Spotted-flowered 

 Alstroemeria. 



This is a tender, but beautiful Perennial, generally 

 raised by seed sown in a pot of light earth, on a gentle 

 hotbed, though it may be increased by parting the roots. 

 It is usually treated as a hardy greenhouse plant, and blows 

 in June. 



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

 1754. 



It belongs to the 6th Class, under the head <f Hexandria 

 Monogynia." 



78. HELIOTROPUM PERUVIANUM, or Persian Turnsole. 

 This is a greenhouse plant, raised from seed or cuttings, 

 it should be kept moist in hot weather. 



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