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It belongs to the 17th Class, under the head "Diadel- 

 phia Decandria." 



82. ANTHOLYZA J^THIOPICA, or Flag-leaved Antholyza. 



This is a beautiful greenhouse plant, and is increased 

 either by seeds or by offsets. It succeeds best in a light 

 loam mixed with bog earth, and blows in June. 



It is a native of the Cape, and first introduced into 

 England in 1759. 



It belongs to the 3rd Class, under the head *< Triandria 

 Monogynia." 



83. CLEMATIS FLAMULA, or Sweet-scented 

 Virgin's Bower. 



This is a hardy creeper, which blows with a white blos- 

 som in June and July, it is propagated either from seeds 

 or layers. It is an excellent plant to run over fences, and 

 makes a pretty appearance. 



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

 into England in 1697. 



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

 dria Polygynia." 



84 PHLOX STOLONIFERA, or Creeping Lichnidea. 



This plant is very ornamental in rock work, it should be 

 placed in a sheltered situation, and if planted in a pot, and 

 placed on a flower stand, the bloom, which is blue, if per- 

 mitted to hang down will make a beautiful appearance. It 

 is increased by cuttings, and blows in May and June. 



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

 England in 1790. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



