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This is a native of Mexico, and first brought into Eng- 

 land in 1795. 



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

 nesia Superflua.'' 



94. ATRAGENE ALPINA, or the Alpine Atragene. 



This shrub is propagated by seed and layers, and will 

 bear the severest frost of this climate. It affects a loamy 

 soil, and blows in June. 



It is a native of Europe, and first brought to England 

 in 1759. 



It belongs to the 13th Class, under the head " Polyan- 

 dria Polygynia." 



95. IRIS TUBEROSA, or Snake's Head Iris. 



This plant is perfectly hardy, and affects an eastern 

 aspect. The root should be checked from descending too 

 deep, as in that case it seldom produces flowers. It is 

 propagated by offsets from the bulb, and blows in April 

 and May. The roots should not be long out of the ground. 



It is a native of the Levant, and first brought to Eng- 

 land in 1597. 



It belongs to the 3d Class, under the head *' Triandria 

 Monogynia." 



96. ASTER AMELLIS, or Italian Starwort. 



This is a hardy Perennial, which blows with a blue 

 flower in September; it affects a dry soil, and open situation. 

 It is propagated by seed or parting the roots. 



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

 to England in 1596. 



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

 nesia Superflua." 



