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border. It blows in June, and is propagated either by 

 cuttings or by parting the roots. 



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

 in 1656. 



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

 dria Monogynia." 



107. HIBISCUS SPECIOSUS, or Superb Hibiscus. 



This is a hardy greenhouse plant, but will survive the 

 winter in the open ground, unless it should be severe. It 

 blows in June, and ripens its seed best under a glass. It 

 may be increased by cuttings. 



It is a native of South Carolina, and first brought to 

 England in 1778. 



It belongs to the 16th Class, under the head "Mona- 

 delphia Polyandria." 



108. IRIS PERSIC A, or Persian Iris. 



This is rather a tender Perennial, and blows best in a pot 

 of sandy loam, and kept in the coolest part of the green- 

 house to* blow, though it will survive our winters unless 

 very severe. It blows in March and April, and is increased 

 by seed, or from offsets. 



{gOT* A few of the blooms will scent a room. 



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

 1629. 



It belongs to the 3rd Class, under the head " Triandria 

 Monogynia." 



109. RUDBECHIA PURPUREA, or Purple Rudbechia. 



This is a hardy Perennial, and flowers very freely. It 

 blows in July and August, and is increased by parting the 

 roots. 



